Tiger Woods’ parents had to take a significant financial risk to support his early golf career, including taking out a second mortgage on their home to fund his participation in the AJGA Tour, a crucial step in his development as a golfer. This sacrifice, combined with the emotional support and coaching provided by his parents, Earl and Kultida Woods, helped lay the foundation for his future success. Even after Woods became a superstar, he understood the value of money.
Speaking on the latest episode of High Performance, Tiger Woods’s ex-caddie shared some behind-the-scenes stories about the golf legend’s behavior during events. “When Tiger would come to the last round of a major championship, obviously the nerves are always running and there’s a lot at stake in that,” Williams said. He would often look edgy and anxious, and Williams would try to calm him down by suggesting simple things like checking his grip or stance.
According to Williams, he and Tiger would often have mini-bets going on during the game, which was a common practice between them. “We used to have these little mini bets… it might be three holes, six holes, nine holes, whatever it is, and you know it’s $100 for every fairway hit for you and $100 for every fairway miss for me,” he explained. This insight into their relationship highlights the competitive nature of their partnership. “Tiger absolutely hated to lose money,” Williams added, illustrating how these bets would motivate Tiger to perform better “in any situation.”.
These little bets were a way to take Tiger’s mind off playing poorly and add some excitement to the game. As Williams joked, “I love the idea that Tiger Woods in the middle of a major tournament is having like a secret silent bet with you and every great shot he’s playing you’re thinking ‘Oh that’s just cost me another $100’.” This dynamic showcases the unique bond between Williams and Tiger, where friendly competition and psychological games played a role in Tiger’s success.
December 21, 2024, Orlando, Florida, USA: Tiger Woods warms up before the first round of the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club. Orlando USA – ZUMAw109 20241221_fap_w109_030 Copyright: xDebbyxWongx
Well, Woods’s nature on the field may be the reason why his ex-caddie has shared his thoughts on a potential reunion with the golf superstar, especially since he admitted the mistreatment he received from Woods.
A legendary reunion in the making?
Steve Williams, who worked with Tiger Woods for 13 of his 15 major championship wins, has left the door open for a possible re-collaboration. Despite their acrimonious split in 2011, Williams still holds a lot of respect for Woods, and their recent encounter at the Los Angeles Open in 2023 seemed to have smoothed over any rough edges. Williams revealed that they had a good chat, and “time heals.” It seems time really has done its job in mending their relationship.
When asked if he’d consider caddying for Woods again, Williams’s response was straightforward: “Yeah, I’m in. How would you not?” This statement has sparked speculation about a possible reunion between the two, which would undoubtedly be a dramatic turn of events. Given their successful partnership in the past, it’s exciting to think about what they could achieve together again.
Williams has had a successful career after parting ways with Woods, caddying for Adam Scott and Ryan Fox, but his time with Tiger remains the highlight of his career. So, do you think we’ll get to see them together again? Let us know in the comment section below!
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