Williams racism case closed, say golf chiefs

GOLF bosses have described caddy Steve Williams’ controversial remark about former employer Tiger Woods as “entirely unacceptable” but will not be taking the matter further following the New Zealander’s apology.

Williams racism case closed, say golf chiefs

Williams, who was sacked by the ex-world number during the summer after 13 years together and is now caddie for Australian Adam Scott, disparaged Woods at a caddies’ awards dinner in Shanghai on Friday night.

He had told the audience that the aim of his celebration when Scott won a world championship in August was “to shove it right up that black a*******”.

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