Aw, c,mon! There is no doubt Steve Williams is a caddie icon but, Adam Scott’s ability won the tournament. Williams is known because of Tiger Woods and at the moment he is getting media sympathy. Who among us really know why he is no longer with Tiger. Give the winner his due.
In the interview with Stevie Williams after the last round of the WGC Bridgestone he kept referring to all his worldwide wins of over 140 tournaments as “I” have won these never using the word “we.” It’s quite obvious that it is the player who puts the ball into the hole, not the caddy. I have looked everywhere for his driving statistics but can’t find them. Is it just me? He obviously wanted to give Tiger a dig which is OK in private but shouldn’t be done publicly. Hopefully Adam Scott will have a talk with him to keep his childlike, asinine comments to himself in the future.
I'm surprised at you guys. Maybe it's my amateur caddy background, but I enjoyed Williams interview, found it revealing and insightful, if just a tad out-of-touch. (As you all pointed out, it was Scott who hit the shots). But caddies can and do make a difference, and I think Williams made a strong case that he was an important factor in his players' victories. As a journalist, I loved the fact that he was so unguarded. Agree with his self-assessment or not, there was no false humility there. And frankly one of the reasons he's such a good caddie became clear in that interview: He takes it personally; he feels responsible for his player's performance; it's his win as much as it is theirs. Isn't that what a player wants? And he let us know just how good it felt to beat they guy who fired him. Refreshing.
Ray H. Huntsinger, Hot Springs Village, AR
Steve Williams showed a lack of respect and gratitude to the man that made him wealthy. His statement that Adam Scott's victory was "the best week of my life" showed him lacking civility and an appreciation for the years he spent working for the best golfer in the world. I hope he has the class to apologize to Tiger Woods.
Clarke Marek, Manteca, CA
James F. Miller, Pinehurst, NC
In the course of that amazing exchange at Firestone, he told reporters, "I know I owe you," referring to the fact that Woods had not let him say anything to reporters.
Well, Stevie, consider the debt repaid-- with interest.
Bob Carney
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