Williams rubbishes Woods rift

It has been a year to forget for Tiger Woods on and off the course. But what has life been like for his trusty caddie, Steve Williams? The New Zealander spoke to Peter Williamson

STEVE WILLIAMS never imagined that losing his wallet could fuel so much speculation that he was on his way out as Tiger Woods’ caddie.

Hours after the US Open at Pebble Beach, where Woods closed with a 75 and offered some veiled criticism of his caddie’s advice in the final round, Williams was sitting alone in the Monterey airport while staring intently at his cell phone.