“As for the scorecard rule in the first place, it’s outdated and no longer necessary.” - CEW
But the rule is still there. I happen to disagree - not nearly all USGA events are fully spectated or televised.
On 33 - I see that the rules committee has leeway now, but I’m not a fan of this judgement. The player has a responsibility to know his score, and record it properly. If there is any question in the players mind if he is following the rules there are 2 possibilities - ask for a ruling on the spot, or play an additional ball. Woods failed to comply with rule 26 - his fault. He played from a wrong place - his fault. He signed a card with a lower score than he actually incurred including penalties - his fault. (my thoughts)
Side note - I know a USGA rules official. They said the there should not have been a DQ (he concurs with you), but that Woods should have withdrawn at that point. (citing boon ruling)
Enjoy the golf...
A case can be made for Woods withdrawing I suppose, but as your USGA friend said, the case for DQ is not there. I don’t think Jack would have withdrawn, certainly not Sam Snead or Player either. And sure has heck not Trevino.