Caddie Steve Williams has apologised for making a racist remark about former employer Tiger Woods that stunned guests at an awards ceremony in Shanghai. "I apologise for the comments I made last night at the annual Caddie Awards dinner in Shanghai," Williams said in a statement on his website (www.kiwicaddie.co.nz).
"Players and caddies look forward to this evening all year and the spirit is always joking and fun. I now realise how my comments could be construed as racist. "However I assure you that was not my intent. I sincerely apologise to Tiger and anyone else I have offended."
Williams had been a regular caddie for Woods since 1999 and helped the American to 13 majors before being fired in July. Williams had told reporters: "It's the most satisfying win I've ever had, there's no two ways about it. It's the greatest week of my life caddying and I sincerely mean that."