Unfortunately After His ‘Stupid Comments Became Global News,’ Greg Norman Swiftly Defended Tiger Woods’ Former Caddie Post His Insensitive Remarks in 2011

Once the right-hand man of golf legend Tiger Woods, Steve Williams has gone through a strained relationship with his former employer. Having been shown the door in 2011, Williams was left with a vengeful scar, which was in full view at a caddies’ awards party. A vile statement didn’t sit well with golf fans all over the world, with some accusing Williams of being racist. However, it was his former boss, Greg Norman, who came to his defense, denying any discriminatory feelings over Woods.

Steve Williams’ vile comment about Tiger Woods

The former Australian golfer rushed to help out his one-time caddie after the latter’s words sparked outrage among the golf community. Williams was fired from his duties in 2011 in the aftermath of Woods’ highly publicized infidelity scandal. The Kiwi caddie was distraught upon hearing the news, but subsequently started caddying for golfer, Adam Scott.

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He made a splashing start with the Aussie golfer, winning the year’s WGC Bridgestone Invitational. What followed was a high-profile celebration, which Williams explained at the caddies’ awards party later in the year.

Apparently, it was in response to his sudden oust from Woods’ caddying role. Presumably, Williams went over the moon in his statement, saying, “It was my aim to shove it up that black arse****.”

The next day, news headlines flashed Williams’ comment, which was viewed as a derogatory statement. Among all the fury, one of Williams’ first employers, Greg Norman, defended him.

Greg Norman defends Steve Williams, denies racist feelings

“We’ve all made stupid comments at stupid times. Unfortunately, his stupid comment became global news,” Norman said of Williams’ statement. On being asked whether Williams was racist in their time together, Norman replied, “no, not at all.”

Alongside Norman, Williams-then employer, Adam Scott, defended his caddie’s words. “I have discussed this matter directly with Steve and he understands and supports my view on this subject. I also accept Steve’s apology, knowing that he meant no racial slur with his comments,” he said in a statement not long after the controversy.

Undoubtedly, it left a foul taste in the declining relationship between Woods and Williams. The flourishing duo won several major championships together, but Woods’s highly publicized scandal was the beginning of the end.

Williams caddied temporarily for Scott while still being contracted with Woods, which left the golf legend fuming. It eventually culminated in a break-up of the most successful golfer-caddie association in the sport’s history, with as many as 14 major championships to their name.

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