• Australian Open

Tiger to be kept away from race row caddie in Sydney

ESPN staff
November 7, 2011
Steve Williams was sacked as Tiger Woods in July © Getty Images
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Tiger Woods and his former caddie will be kept apart at this week's Australian Open following Steve Williams' racial slur against his former employer.

Woods is preparing to make his first appearance in Sydney and was widely expected to be paired with home favourite Adam Scott for the opening two rounds in a high-profile pairing.

But with Williams now carrying Scott's bag, tournament director Tony Roosenburg ruled out the prospect of the tournament's two biggest names playing together after Williams allegedly referred to Woods as a "black a*******" on Friday.

"This is Tiger's first visit to Sydney and we want to make it a five-star experience," Roosenburg said in the Daily Mail.

Williams has since apologised for his comments and will not face any punishment after the PGA and European Tour released a joint statement condemning the New Zealander's comments but claimed the matter was "closed".

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