I've never played golf in my life and ain't that big a fan. But even I know when you take a drop it has to be in the same place, you're not allowed to move it for an advantage and if you're not sure you ask an official. Woods knew what he was doing and thought he'd get away with it.
From reading the papers this morning, someone who was watching the tele got in touch with Master officials, who, after looking at the pictures, said Tiger didn't do anything wrong...only for Tiger to admit he took the drop from the wrong spot. The officials only penalised him once he admitted it.
If anyone is at fault, is the officials who didn't penalise him in the first place. Considering just about every TW shot is covered and analysed, you would've though they would've spotted it in the first place.
Maybe the officaials are doing their bit in trying to help Tiger win for all the extra press coverage they would probably get.