‘Simply Un-Tiger-Like’: Tiger Woods’ Former Caddie Once Revealed How ‘Dismantling’ of the Legends Personal Life Affected Him ‘Badly’

Golf’s biggest scandal involving a player broke out in 2009 when Tiger Woods’ SUV crash broke the lid on his wild private life. It is easily one of Woods’ most embarrassing episodes in his distinguished career, which changed the course of his life. Months after putting everything behind, the surreal winner hit the field again. However, according to his former caddie Steve Williams, his performances and character were very “un-Tiger-like.”

Steve Williams reveals reasons behind Tiger Woods’ mediocre comeback

According to the Kiwi caddie, Woods was not back to his usual self after his tempestuous life had come out in public. Normally one of the strongest characters in the field, the 15-time major championship winner was falling prey to outside noises.

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In his autobiography, ‘Out of the Rough’, Williams made a revelation. He spoke about what was wrong with his former employer. According to him, it wasn’t the lack of match practice or physical condition, but a mental blockade that had never been a problem previously.

“His problem was obvious: he wasn’t as mentally sharp as he used to be. The dismantling of his life in public was now affecting him quite badly – he still had the determination, but he didn’t have the patience and focus required to win,” Williams quoted in his book.

Woods couldn’t hit what “previously defined his career”

Yet, Woods was still in contention in multiple tournaments to clinch silverware going into the final round. But his biggest strength became his nemesis. Woods struggled to make crucial shots at paramount times.

“Even then, he still had chances to push himself into contention but he couldn’t hit that clutch shot or make that vital putt that had previously defined his career. He was simply un-Tiger-like,” Williams wrote.

The 59-year-old stated his opinions in his book after his assessment of Woods at the 2010 US Open, where the latter finished tied for fourth place. He was close to securing the title, completing his final round merely three strokes behind the eventual winner, Graeme McDowell. It turned out to be a low-scoring event at Pebble Beach. The victorious Englishman secured the top spot on an even par.

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