Any notion that golf is a courteous sport can be counted out after remarks by Tiger Woods’ caddy, Steve Williams. The off-fairway tension between Tiger, the world’s champion golfer, and the number two, Phil Mickelson, has spilled over into the public prints. Asked what he thought of Mickelson, the Australian caddy didn’t hold back. “I wouldn't call Mickelson a great player 'cause I hate the prick,” he said. Williams is not only Woods’ club carrier, Woods was also the best man at his wedding, and the two men are the closest of pals. Williams then told a story about this year's US Open at Torrey Pines, where Woods and Mickelson were paired together. The two were walking down the 17th fairway when a spectator shouted, "Hey, Mr. Mickelson!" When Mickelson turned and waved, the fan yelled out, "Nice tits." It’s the sort of thing you might expect to hear at a wrestling match. But golf? How times have changed.
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