Steve Williams’ Gutsy Move Made Tiger Woods Win Legendary 2008 US Open; Ex-Caddie Revealed in 2015 Memoir.. full details below ⏬ ⏬
The caddie’s instincts sometimes make a champion! And one of golf’s greatest collabs turned this into reality. In a revealing throwback, Steve Williams shares his crucial role in Tiger Woods‘ legendary 2008 US Open win. As Woods’ former caddie of 12 years, he sheds light on the bold move that made all the difference. Meanwhile, his 2015 memoir reveals the behind-the-scenes story of their iconic partnership. That gutsy move came on the 72nd hole at Torrey Pines, where Williams convinced Woods to ignore the yardage book and trust his instincts on club selection. “I convinced Tiger to ignore the yardage book and hit the club I felt would deliver the best outcome. It was a hell of a discussion, but my gut feeling on how he would execute that shot proved correct,” recalled the 60 year-old-caddie in his book, Out of the Rough: Inside the Ropes with the World’s Greatest Golfers on Page 28. It was a pivotal moment, as Woods needed a birdie for a playoff spot. Consequently, Woods’ trust in the caddie’s instincts paid off, as he sank a 15-foot birdie putt on 18 to force a playoff with Rocco Mediate. Mediate, however, missed a putt to save par at the 19th hole and Woods took advantage, sealing his 14th major victory in a sudden death hole. Ultimately, Williams’ decision and Woods sticking with it led the pair to the coveted US Open title, their last major win jointly.
