Caddies: Steve Williams-some never learn as Woods does Damage control

Tiger Woods has had a great run with his current caddie Steve Williams. Williams seems to be 100% in Tiger's corner, confidant and friend with his boss. He has always kept his exposure to the media to a minimum and seemed to understand that Tiger expected his caddie to keep his opinions to him self and to keep from doing anything that would take focus away from winning golf tournaments. No doubt Williams has become wealthy thanks to Tiger. Even if Williams is the world's greatest caddie, Tiger can win with him or with out him.

Recently Williams made some inexcusable comments about Phil Mickelson, one the world's other top golfers. The dismissive and derogatory comments were more telling of William's immaturity and pettiness than a description of Mickelson. Mickelson handle the situation with dignity and class as usual and made reference to how lucky he was to have such an excellent caddie on his bag. It was a telling moment for Mickelson, who is an extremely popular player. His comments were even more dismissive than those of Williams and showed that Mickelson as skilled in public relations as he is with his 60 degree wedge.

There was not a lot Tiger Woods could do other than cringe once Willams was recorded. He did make a phone call to Mickelson. I am sure both professionals know it is better for everyone to put this behind them but a gag order for Steve Williams might be put into place by the Woods camp so this hole doesn't get dug deeper with inept and insincere apology attempts. The truth and reality of PGA tour caddies is that they are to be seen and not heard-especially in the media. Mickelson made it clear that good caddies know their job does not include spouting off to the media.

Any other issues that call for Tiger to step up and do damage control will likely send Steve Williams to his home........... back down under.