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| Adam Scott and new caddy Stevie Williams celebrated their first victory together this weekend at Firestone. Maybe Williams should have kept his mouth shut after the round. |
The WGC series of tournaments on the PGA Tour are always some of the most exciting of the season. They involve only the top players of the world, so thrilling finishes are ordinary.
Heading into the tournament, all of the discussion was about Tiger Woods’ much-anticipated return to golf. Not only had he missed three months with injuries to his left knee and alchilles, but it was going to be his first tournament without long-time caddy Stevie Williams on the bag, after he recently let him go.
After Tiger showed some signs of rust on the putting green, the attention shifted to Adam Scott. Not only was the Aussie playing good golf, his partnership with Stevie Williams on his bag had just become official. The new duo dominated the tournament, as Scott won by four shots.
This all seemed to be a feel-good story until Stevie Williams opened his mouth after the round. Instead of saying the usual wishy-washy clichés about how his partner won the tournament, he decided to make the victory all about him. He stated that this victory was the “best of his life.”
I don’t understand how Stevie could say this. He caddied for arguably the best golfer of all-time for 12 years and there were so many moments that will be forever etched in history. How about Tiger winning the 2000 US Open by 15 shots? When Woods won the 2006 Open Championship and then collapsed into Stevie’s arms in emotion after the death of his father? Or when Tiger won the 2008 US Open on essentially one leg? Were those moments not good enough Stevie?
I understand that Williams is frustrated by the way Tiger treated him recently, but let’s face it, if it weren’t for Tiger Woods, nobody would have a clue who Stevie Williams was.
Looking at it from Scott’s point of view, he has to be disappointed. The 31 year old has had an outstanding year so far and just changed to a long putter. Although he may look funny on the putting surface, he sure is rolling the ball beautifully. This week at the PGA Championship, instead of answering questions about his recent success, he’ll have to face the music about his caddy's remarks. Who knows how that will affect Adam Scott’s mindset this week.
For Stevie Williams to come out in the arrogant way that he did was incredibly selfish. He made the week all about him. He’s not the one hitting the shots and making the putts. All he does is give yardages and carry Adam Scott’s bag.
Stevie, stick to your job.
