Golf: Caddie Steve Williams took a pop at former employer Tiger Woods by labelling Adam Scott's maiden WCG triumph at the Bridgestone Invitational 'the most satisfying win' he's ever had.
New Zealander Williams described Australian Scott's four-shot victory at Firestone Country Club as the best of his career, despite having previously won 13 Majors in tandem with Woods.
Woods finished joint 37th in his first event after 12 weeks out injured, however three successive birdies to finish sees him head to next week's USPGA in decent shape.
Speaking afterwards, Williams said: "Honestly that's the best week of my life. I've caddied for 33 years and 145 wins and that's the best win I've ever had.
"The fans have been unbelievable. It's the greatest week of my life caddying and I sincerely mean that."
Williams, who has previously caddied for high-profile players including Australian Greg Norman and American Raymond Floyd, was stunned when Woods abruptly decided to end a highly successful relationship dating back to 1999.
The New Zealander was axed after the AT&T National at Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, although the split was not made public until after the July 14th-17th British Open to limit any distraction for Scott.
Woods admits he could do with another week to prepare for the final Major of the year.
"I had it in spurts," he said after a closing 70 that contained a hat-trick of birdies from the 15th. "I hit it really well and then I'd lose it and get it back.
"I'm still struggling with my alignment and trusting the fact that the ball doesn't shape as much as it used to. But I'm absolutely encouraged. You have to understand I haven't played.
"At home playing money games with my buddies is just not quite the same."
Asked if another event before this week's USPGA Championship in Atlanta would be beneficial to him, Woods replied: "It would be nice, but I've got three days, so I'm going to worry about them, apply it accordingly and be ready come Thursday."
As for his leg, he added: "It feels great. It's a different kind of feeling."
