Steve Williams: Out of the Rough

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Steve Williams: Out of the Rough
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Steve Williams
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 236,Width 153
Category/GenreGolf
ISBN/Barcode 9780143573555
ClassificationsDewey:796.352092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Group (NZ)
Imprint Penguin Books (NZ)
Publication Date 2 November 2015
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

High-profile Kiwi caddy Steve Williams shares stories from his years working with some of the world's top golfers, including Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, Adam Scott and Raymond Floyd. High-profile Kiwi caddy Steve Williams shares stories from his years working with some of the world's top golfers, including Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, Adam Scott and Raymond Floyd. One of the most successful caddies of the modern era, having amassed 150 wins, Kiwi Steve Williams has worked with some of the golfing world's best, including 13 years on the bag of Tiger Woods. Together, Woods and Williams won more than 80 tournaments - with 13 major championships among them. In this candid reflection on his years caddying for Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, Raymond Floyd, Terry Gale, Ian Baker-Finch and Adam Scott, Williams shares the highs and lows of their careers, explains the critical role of a caddy and offers a rare insider's view of the professional golfing world.

Author Biography

One of the most successful caddies of the modern era, Steve Williams has worked with some of the golfing world's best, including Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, Greg Norman, Raymond Floyd and Ian Baker-Finch. Over a professional career spanning 36 years, Williams has amassed 150 wins, among them 13 major championships on the bag of Tiger Woods. Away from the golf course, Williams has a strong association with motor racing, winning two NewZealand titles in 2005 and 2010. He continues to race saloon and super saloon cars. In 2001, Williams and his wife, Kirsty, set up the Steve Williams Foundation. As well as assisting junior golf and motor racing throughout New Zealand, the foundation has a close relationship with Starship Hospital in Auckland, and a primary focus on children's health.