Steve Williams on Tiger Woods' Crazy Life, How He Got Fired & Did He Ruin His Legacy?
Episode Description
Steve Williams- the Greatest golf caddy of all time!
This was such an honor. Steve is by design a pretty reclusive guy. This is the first long form podcast about his life that he has ever done so it’s a true honor he agreed to do it.
As you would expect, there is a lot of Tiger Wood chat ahead- they were, after all, best friends and had an incredible working relationship for 12 very successful years. Tiger has won a total of 15 majors…and Steve was his caddy for 13 of them.
We talk about Tigers mindset, the dynamics of their relationship, how Steve coped with the backlash from Tigers well publicized indiscretions, the perks, and bonuses from being the caddy of the world’s best golfer and so much more.
But this is not Tigers story- this is the Steve Williams story and I’m so excited to give you a peak into the mind of this reluctant hero who for a period in the early 2000s was New Zealand’s highest paid sportsperson….and then gave a lot of it away to Starship hospital.
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Brief Summary
Steve Williams discusses his caddying career, experiences with Tiger Woods, and insights into the golf world.
Key points
- Caddy vs. Player Dynamics. Steve discusses the difference between working for and with a player, emphasizing long-term relationships.
- Adam Scott's Historic Win. Steve recounts the moment Adam Scott won the Masters, becoming the first Australian to do so.
- Caddying for Greg Norman. Caddying for Greg Norman was a demanding yet rewarding experience, teaching valuable lessons about the game.
- The Call from Tiger Woods. A surprising late-night call from Tiger Woods led to a new caddy partnership.
- Tiger's Unforgettable 2000 US Open Win. Tiger Woods won the 2000 US Open by an astonishing 15 shots, showcasing his dominance.
- The Pressure of Caddying for Legends. Caddying for Tiger Woods and other legends comes with intense pressure and high expectations.
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Episode highlights
- Caddy vs. Player DynamicsSteve discusses the difference between working for and with a player, emphasizing long-term relationships.“You’re a long-term relationship guy.”3:20Feb 4, 2024
- Adam Scott's Historic WinSteve recounts the moment Adam Scott won the Masters, becoming the first Australian to do so.“He won the Masters, so yeah that was an amazing moment.”10:30Feb 4, 2024
- Caddying for Greg NormanCaddying for Greg Norman was a demanding yet rewarding experience, teaching valuable lessons about the game.“He was the most demanding player of every caddy.”20:36Feb 4, 2024
- The Call from Tiger WoodsA surprising late-night call from Tiger Woods led to a new caddy partnership.“It was Tiger Woods here, and I thought it was a prank.”31:57Feb 4, 2024
- Tiger's Unforgettable 2000 US Open WinTiger Woods won the 2000 US Open by an astonishing 15 shots, showcasing his dominance.“That was arguably up until that point Tiger's greatest performance.”42:42Feb 4, 2024
- The Pressure of Caddying for LegendsCaddying for Tiger Woods and other legends comes with intense pressure and high expectations.“Working for him was tremendously stressful and there was never any celebrating.”51:34Feb 4, 2024
- Tiger's Emotional WinTiger Woods breaks down after winning a major championship, showcasing a rare emotional side.“No one had ever seen that side of Tiger.”58:19Feb 4, 2024
- Encouragement Over PressureReflections on how Tiger's parents encouraged him without pushing him too hard.“You can't push your kids; you have to encourage them.”59:19Feb 4, 2024





