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Tiger Fires Longtime Caddie

'It's time for a change' after 12 years, Woods says

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 21, 2011 2:25 AM CDT

(Newser) – Tiger Woods parted ways yesterday with Steve Williams, the man who’s been lugging his clubs around for 12 years. “I want to express my deepest gratitude to Stevie for all his help, but I think it's time for a change,” Woods said in a statement. He offered no other explanation for the move, the Los Angeles Times reports. Williams has been caddying for Adam Scott for the past two months while Woods recovered from left knee and Achilles’ tendon injuries.

“Stevie is an outstanding caddie and a friend and has been instrumental in many of my accomplishments," Woods said. "I wish him great success in the future." Williams, who caddied for Woods in 13 of his 14 major championship wins and became close friends with the golfer over the years, said the firing came as a shock, especially "given the circumstances of the past 18 months."

Tiger Woods' caddie Steve Williams, left, and Woods, right, lining up a putt on the fourth hole during the final round at the Cadillac Championship golf tournament,  in Doral, Fla, March 13, 2011.
Tiger Woods' caddie Steve Williams, left, and Woods, right, lining up a putt on the fourth hole during the final round at the Cadillac Championship golf tournament, in Doral, Fla, March 13, 2011.   (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
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getherdone
Jul 21, 2011 9:12 AM CDT
Good move Tiger, Williams was a dope.  He thought he was Tiger Woods.

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