Tiger's caddie reveals how much he
hates Phil Mickelson

FROM THE GUARDIAN.CO.UK WEBSITE
By LAWRENCE DONEGAN
Tiger Woods' caddie, Steve Williams, put an end to any lingering friendship between the world No 1 and Phil Mickelson with a withering assessment of Woods' compatriot and one-time Ryder Cup partner.
Williams, back home in New Zealand while his employer recovers from knee surgery, was asked for his opinion of Mickelson's golfing abilities. "I wouldn't call Mickelson a great player 'cause I hate the p----," he responded.
Williams is an infamously brusque individual who once threw a spectator's camera into a pond but, even by his standards, this was an astonishing thing to say. And to make matters worse he then told a story about this year's US Open at Torrey Pines, where Woods and Mickelson were paired together.
The two players were walking down the 17th fairway when, according to Williams, someone shouted "Phil" in Mickelson's direction. The world No 2 did not respond until the fan shouted "Hey, Mr Mickelson".
When Mickelson turned and waved, the fan yelled out "Nice tits". The crowd erupted in laughter. Mickelson went double bogey, bogey and his chances of winning the tournament disappeared.
As golfing heckles go, this one is almost as old as the mashie niblick but it is safe to assume Mickelson will not appreciate having it aired in public by Woods' bag carrier.
Williams' comments confirm that these are troubled times for those who peddle the image of golf as the most gentlemanly of sports, coming just days after Padraig Harrington revealed the extent of his enmity with Sergio Garcia — "We have nothing in common except golf."
Woods and his caddie not only work together, the golfer acted as Williams' best man at his wedding. It is safe to assume that Woods would have found the joke at Mickelson's expense as amusing as Williams clearly did.
Whatever the truth, Williams' comments will only add to the anticipation of Woods' return next year, not least for that moment when the two players are paired together at an event for the next time.
Will Mickelson and Williams exchange handshakes on the first tee or will they exchange something a lot less friendly?

EDITOR'S NOTE. In fairnesss to Phil Mickelson, it should be pointed out that Steve Williams would come last if a popularity poll of US Tour caddies was ever staged among the golfing media.
The above story reflects just what an objectionable character William is.