Tiger Caddy Job Safe, Says Stevie

[pcmancini]

Based on his recent interview where he says his job is safe, it is now almost certain he and Tiger will part ways. Just MHO but this kind of thing is the kiss of death (especially with Tiger).

I am not a "Stevie" fan or really even a Tiger fan but I do hope Tiger gets his act together, with or without William on the bag.

[Zeph]

What part of the interview do you base this on?

What is "this kind of thing?" and why would it help Tiger to get a new caddie?

[Kieran123]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/golf/40...th-Tiger-Woods

I really doubt Steve will go. Why?

He has had him for so long and won so many tournaments with him.....and they know each other so well, it would be a mistake.

[DavidFehertysBike]

I agree. Whats tiger going to gain by switching caddies at this point?

[JWL1957]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/golf/40...th-Tiger-Woods

Ya never really know. Jack fired Angelo Argea after many years and wins. But I think Stevie and Tiger are a good match.

[ohiolefty]

I hope he doesn't get rid of Stevie. Swearing at spectators and occasionally threatening them is more charming with that accent.

[Tiger Spuds]

Swearing at spectators and occasionally threatening them is more charming with that accent.

Yeah, he's so cute when he's smashing cameras.

[GolfBear]

You really should change the title of this thread, it's a bit misleading.

[uttexas]

Steve has stayed very quiet and loyal throughout this ordeal. These qualities are probably very important to Tiger.

[nevets88]

Doesn't Williams get a fixed salary? I read somewhere it was around a million. If that's true, he almost outearned his boss this season on winnings alone.

[DavidFehertysBike]

Doesn't Williams get a fixed salary? I read somewhere it was around a million. If that's true, he almost outearned his boss this season on winnings alone.

He likely gets a percentage of earnings, perhaps a fixed salary too. Last i read a tour caddie usually gets around 10% of his players earnings.

[pcmancini]

What part of the interview do you base this on?

This "kind of thing" is talking about Tiger's business publicly.

[Joeyvee]

I don't think anyone can appreciate how much Tiger values him keeping his mouth shut about the Vegas trips etc.. The guy can write a book ro do one interview and stoke the fire again and get some short money. He's smart and he's in it for the long haul.
Here's something I always wondered. Do the caddies get part of the sponsorship $$? I mean I see everyones caddy wearing the same sponsors as the golfer. Do they get their own deal or a percentage of that or what?

[Kieran123]

I don't think anyone can appreciate how much Tiger values him keeping his mouth shut about the Vegas trips etc.. The guy can write a book ro do one interview and stoke the fire again and get some short money. He's smart and he's in it for the long haul.

Stevie didn't go on the vegas trips. When he isn't caddying. he's in New Zealand.

[te3point5]

Here's something I always wondered. Do the caddies get part of the sponsorship $$? I mean I see everyones caddy wearing the same sponsors as the golfer. Do they get their own deal or a percentage of that or what?

I think Caddy's normally do not get endorsement deals. I think Williams actually did get one because he's on TV so much caddying for Tiger. I could be wrong, but I thought i read somewhere that Williams has an endorsement deal wit Nike and thought it was hilarious.

[Shorty]

Williams has a an endorsement deal with Valvoline.

[sean_miller]

Quiz - only 2 questions:

Who caddied for Ben Hogan?
a.) Some guy nobody remembers.
b.) Random caddie shack dude.
c.) who cares?
d.) All of the above.

Who caddied for Jack Nicklaus?
a.) His son during one Masters
b.) Some random guy from the caddie shack
c.) Who cares?
d.) All of the above.

[Harmonious]

Quiz - only 2 questions:

Good point. Caddies are there to "show up, keep up and shut up". I guess they should also be there to "pipe up if you're in a bunker on the 18th hole of a major".

Steve Williams will be Tiger's caddy as long as he toes the line. If he slips up, he's out of there. Remember when Fluff was Tiger's caddy?