1 week Ago By Harry Brent
Legendary caddie Steve Williams believes Tiger Woods will do everything in his power to win another major before retiring. Woods, a 15-time major champion, has battled injuries and inconsistent form for years. Aside from a brief resurgence in 2018-2019, he hasn't been a regular contender for major titles in over a decade and a half.
That said, 61-year-old Williams, who caddied for Woods between 1999 and 2011, insists the California native "is not done yet". He's convinced that Woods, 49, still has what it takes to capture a 16th major, which would bring him within two titles of Jack Nicklaus' all-time record of 18. "Tiger's still got a task at hand," the New Zealander told the Sky Sports Golf podcast .
"Obviously he's out injured with another setback, but I truly believe that he will not give the chance of winning another major away. "He will want to still practice and get to the point where he feels he could stand on the tee and physically compete for 72 holes, knowing that he's given every bit of practice he can do to get there and try and win one more major," Williams added. "He's not done yet!" Despite Woods' recent struggles, Williams' remarks serve as a stark reminder to the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy that the five-time Masters champion should never be completey written off.
That said, they won't have to worry about him at Augusta this month. A few weeks ago, Woods ruptured his Achilles , ruling him out of the Masters and casting doubt over his participation in the remaining majors of the season. The American pranked fans with an April Fools post on X, claiming he'd made a miraculous recovery and would be competing at Augusta National - only to later clarify it was a ruse.
"I can't believe I am saying this, but a few weeks after rupturing my left Achilles, the sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber plus the explosive lifts my doctors and trainers have me ready to play the Masters next week," his initial post read. He later wrote: "P.S.
April Fools, my Achilles is still a mess." Woods hasn't competed on the PGA Tour since July last year when he missed the cut at The Open - just as he did at both the US Open and the PGA Championship earlier in the year. He underwent micro-decompression surgery on his spine in September to relieve nerve impingement in his lower back, and was planning a comeback at The Genesis Invitational in February.
However, he withdrew following his mother's passing. The golf legend then switched focus to the Masters before his Achilles injury stopped his preparation in its tracks. Woods clinched 13 of his 15 majors with Williams as his caddy.
Speaking on the The Dom Harvey Podcast , Williams explained that it was Woods' relentless mindset and laser focus that helped elevate him above the rest. He recalled how his employer would never allow himself to enjoy victories in order to concentrate on his next task. Even after Woods' historic 15-stroke win at the 2000 US Open, one of the most dominant performances in golf history, his mind was already on what was around the corner.
"One of the very next things he said to me after signing his card was: 'Steve, you need to get your ass across the water and get all the details from St Andrews so I can win there as well'," Williams said. The Wellington-born caddy, who has worked with stars like Adam Scott, Greg Norman, Raymond Floyd, and Jason Day, described Woods as the ultimate competitor - someone who elevated the intensity of every tournament to life-or-death stakes. For Woods, each victory wasn't a moment to savour but merely proof that he had done what was expected.
It's no surprise, then, that Williams remains convinced Woods' time at the top isn't finished. "No chance," he said. His words reinforce what many golf fans still believe - that despite everything, Tiger Woods has plenty left to give.
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