• US PGA Championship

Williams stands by victory comments

ESPN staff
August 10, 2011
Adam Scott and Steve Williams have made a fine start to their alliance © PA Photos
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Steve Williams has apologised to Adam Scott for the comments he made in the aftermath of the Australian's win at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, but was unrepentant with regard to the apparent dig he aimed at former boss Tiger Woods.

Following Scott's win at Firestone, Williams was approached for an interview and claimed "I've been caddieing for 33 years, 145 wins, and that's the best week of my life."

The comments were seen as a perceived dig at Woods. Williams was on the bag for 13 of Woods' major victories, but was sacked by the former world No. 1 earlier in the summer and a host of major names in golf have accused the New Zealander of tainting Scott's achievement.

On the eve of the US PGA Championship, Williams has put his head above the parapet and apologised to Scott, the rest of the tour pros and his fellow caddies. Tellingly, though, he has reaffirmed that the victory was his finest.

"There has been considerable debate following the comments I made at the conclusion of Sunday's Bridgestone Invitational," Williams said. "It was a complete surprise to have CBS announcer, David Feherty ask for an interview following the completion of play.

"My emotions following Adam's victory were running very high and at the time I felt like my emotions poured out and got the better of me. I apologise to my fellow caddies and professionals for failing to mention Adam's outstanding performance. I would like to thank all those fans at Firestone who made this victory the most special of my career."

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