"Tiger was too smart and mentally tough. It was nearly impossible to throw him off his game."
We’re joined on the Starline by a man who was caddying since before he hit 10 and a Caddie Hall of Famer. He’s caddied for Greg Norman, Raymond Floyd, Adam Scott and a mysterious champion golfer. Reflections of caddying as part of the greatest player-caddie partnership ever is in the book “Together We Roared”. We welcome the co-author Steve Williams.
Steve, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why was now the right time to tell all of these stories?
How did the way you communicated with a player evolve over the years?
"Tiger was too smart and mentally tough; it was nearly impossible to throw him off his game". If you could change one decision you made as a caddie, what was it?
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Favorite dirt track to watch a race at?
2. Best dirt track to drive at?
3. Favorite course of all time?
4. Place you love to go when you retired?
5. Which year Mustang is your favorite?
6. Do you like the TGL indoor golf league or not?
7. Yes or no, will anyone ever come close to Tiger’s cut streak?
8. Which player on the tour impresses you now?
What made Evin the perfect partner to co-write this book with?
“Woods and Nicklaus were such dominant players their presence high on a leaderboard could force rivals to press too hard”. How did your time caddying for Tiger Woods change the way you see and enjoy golf?
Why was the 2002 NZ Open the one bonus you had to have after you were hired in 1999?
Would you come out of retirement for anyone or anytime?
He loves St Andrews, relaxing in the Alps and wants you to read “Together We Roared”, Steve Williams thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
