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Woods Upset at Caddie for Ripping Mickelson

Pal Williams has been 'dealt with' over calling rival 'prick,' fat joke

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 16, 2008 2:37 PM CST
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(Newser) – Tiger Woods is “disappointed” in longtime caddie Steve Williams for making derogatory comments about rival Phil Mickelson, the Times reports. “It was inappropriate. The matter has been discussed and dealt with,” Woods said in a statement. Williams told a large crowd in his native New Zealand that, among other things, he “wouldn’t call Mickelson a great player ‘cause I hate the prick.”

The caddie also made light of Mickelson’s weight. “I don’t deny that him and I don’t get along,” Williams said by way of apology. “I shouldn’t have said it, but no harm was meant.” Mickelson’s camp was less casual about the matter. “It’s deplorable he would say something like that. Golf is a game of honor and integrity,” his coach said. “That was a very uncalled-for remark.”

Tiger Woods, right, and his caddie, Steve Williams, look on as Phil Mickelson takes a drop.
Tiger Woods, right, and his caddie, Steve Williams, look on as Phil Mickelson takes a drop.   (AP Photo)
Tiger Woods, right, hugs his caddie Steve Williams after winning the US Open.
Tiger Woods, right, hugs his caddie Steve Williams after winning the US Open.   (AP Photo)
Tiger Woods wipes his club with the aid of his caddie Steve Williams.
Tiger Woods wipes his club with the aid of his caddie Steve Williams.   (AP Photo)
Phil Mickelson.
Phil Mickelson.   (AP Photo)
Phil Mickelson eyes a putt.
Phil Mickelson eyes a putt.   (AP Photo)
Tiger Woods reacts after sinking a birdie putt.
Tiger Woods reacts after sinking a birdie putt.   (AP Photo)
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Dec 16, 2008 5:06 AM CST
There is no excuse for this kind of behavior. Phil Mickelson is a fine person and a great sport.

Wait, there's more, much more
Stuff (NZ)

Williams has always been a tough customer
Golf.com

The blogosphere weighs in
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golf • Tiger Woods • Phil Mickelson • New Zealand • discipline • inappropriate comments • Steve Williams • caddie

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