I believe Tiger did not intentionally break the rules, but whether he will ever admit it or not...was actually in a bit of shock.
I think he was on autopilot at that point and was proceeding as if the ball had entered the hazard short of the green...which I'm sure has happened to him many times previously.
I personally am a bit ambivalent, on whether he should have been disqualified.
I can see the legitimacy of both arguments and while appalled at his personal behavior, am also a fan of his golfing prowess.
Regardless of whether he goes on to win or not, he has given the golfing world something to argue about.....for many years to come.
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