Tiger Woods’ legendary former caddy comes out of retirement

On December 30 of this year, Tiger Woods turns 50 and questions abound as to when or if he’ll ever turn pro. This week, Woods’ former caddy Steve Williams turns 62 and he will be competing in the biggest professional tournament in the world.

According to one report from Australian Golf DigestWilliams is coming out of retirement to caddy for an Australian professional who has his eyes on an Aussie major title and the Masters invite that would bring.

Here’s what you need to know.

Steve Williams will play in the 2025 Australian PGA Championship

From 1999-2011, Williams was in Tiger’s bag for many of his greatest accomplishments. The 13 championships they won together include the Tiger Slam in 2000-2001 and Woods’ epic leg-breaking win at the 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines.

After the couple’s controversial divorce in 2011, Scott continued to caddy Adam Scottwhich he helped to win a Masters in 2013.

He eventually retired from full-time life, occasionally showing up to carry Scott’s bag at graduations and other big events.

In recent years, Williams has embraced retirement from golf, but he hasn’t stopped working entirely. it wrote a memoir with Evin Priest called about his time working with Woods “Together We Scream” which was published this year.

But now, Williams is lacing up the golf wheels again to get back into the game of caddy. As reported by Priest in Australian Golf DigestWilliams will play for Australian professional Anthony Quayle in this week’s Australian PGA Championship.

Quayle, 31, was one of three professionals to secure his DP World Tour card through PGA Tour Australasia. The Aussie PGA will be the first start of his new membership on Europe’s premier tour.

Williams revealed his excitement about working for Quayle to Australian Golf Digest, saying: “Anthony has had a lot of experience and he has the great opportunity this year to play on the DP World Tour. It’s a first experience for him and he has the talent and ability. If I can give him any information that can help him on his journey, it’s worth it.”

Quayle said Australian Golf Digest that he expected playing with Williams as his caddie would be a “really cool experience.”

“I’m extremely fortunate that Steve was willing to come and help me… I think having someone like Steve in your bag, you can’t help but feel like maybe you have a 15-club in your bag. There’s a little bit of experience and golf IQ that comes along with his career,” Quayle said.

Steve Williams eyeing another Masters start?

Between four Masters wins with Woods and one with Scott, Williams has plenty of experience at Augusta National.

His most recent appearance there was in 2023 working for Scott, who finished T39 that week. While Williams believed this would be his last time playing at Augusta, he now has his eyes on another start, this time holding Quayle’s clubs.

That’s because Williams isn’t just working on Quayle’s career this week, he’s also working on it at next week’s Australian Open. Starting this year, the winner of the Australian Open receive an invitation to the Masters.

And Williams thinks Quayle has “got the game” to compete there.

“It’s the first time I’ve seen him play up close and if he’s lucky enough to win the Australian Open, he’ll play the match at Augusta,” Williams said.

The 2025 Australian PGA Championship begins on Thursday, November 27, with the Australian Open starting on December 4.

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