Scott, Williams end relationship

(SportsNetwork.com) – Adam Scott and caddie Steve Williams have ended their relationship.

“Steve has been an integral part of my team in a period where I have fulfilled some of my lifetime golfing goals,” Scott said in a statement. “His dedication and professionalism have been without question, and his friendship is highly valued. Our priorities and stages of life are different now, and so we decided that this is the best time to end our partnership.”

Williams carried the bag for Scott since 2011, when he took the job after he was fired by Tiger Woods. Williams worked part-time for Scott while Woods was injured and Woods elected to let Williams go after almost 11 years.

With Williams on the bag, Scott won his only major championship – the 2013 Masters – and became the No. 1 ranked golfer in the world.

“After discussing this in detail with Adam it became evident that my plan was not going to fit with Adam’s requirements and so we decided to end our partnership,” Williams said. “Having caddied for the first Australian to win the Masters is a career highlight and a memory I will cherish forever. If the right opportunity arose I would consider caddying on a part time basis in the future.”

Williams, 50, also caddied for Raymond Floyd and Greg Norman. Williams indicated earlier this year that he planned to step back a bit from full-time caddie work after this season.

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