Woods’ Masters whistleblower was rules chief

The controversy over Tiger Woods’ incorrect drop shot at last month’s Masters intensified when the unnamed “TV viewer” who phoned tournament organisers to flag the discrepancy was revealed as David Eger, one of the most respected rules officials in the game.

Masters committee chairman Fred Ridley did not reveal the “viewer” was Eger but after reviewing the videotape, the former chose against showing Woods the evidence before he signed the card – hence the decision to penalise him two shots for the incorrect shot.