‘Very Demanding’: Former Caddie Exposed Greg Norman’s Character in A 2017 Interview

Greg Norman maintained a calm demeanor and a steely focus, which helped him to stay at the top of his game for many years. Moreover, he demanded a similar level of focus from those around him as well.
Norman was known for his aggressive and relentless playing style on the golf course. He had a never-say-die attitude and was always looking for ways to improve his game. Additionally, he was known for his fair play and graciousness, both on and off the course.

Was Greg Norman difficult to carry for?

Steve Williams’ first major job as a caddy was with the great white shark. He thinks Norman is a great player with an exceptional work ethic.
In an interview with Graham Bensinger, he expressed that it is a tough job to carry for the legend as Norman has a particular way of doing things. “He’s a tough guy to carry for. I mean, I’ll be honest to saying that,” he said. “Very demanding on the course.”

He expressed that the 2-time major winner is very hard on himself. Williams got the job with Norman by lying to him about this age.

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Three years later, the secret got revealed, and the pair shared a good laugh about it. Williams believes that to be a caddy is more about how well you do the job rather than what your age is.

Why did Norman fire Williams?

A golfer and their caddy spend a lot of time together. Williams expresses that a caddy probably spends more time with the player than their family. This causes the two to develop a close bond.

Something similar happened to him and Norman. The pair became close friends. But sadly, Williams could not keep his personal and professional life separate. He started to take offense to things Norman said to him on the course. “He would say things to me on the course and you know I’d say things back that were inappropriate,” Williams said.

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He took this mishap as a lesson, and that shaped him to be a better caddy. He further went on to caddy for Ray Floyd.