Controversy
During an event in New Zealand in December 2008, he made news for comments about Phil Mickelson. According to British newspaper The Guardian he said, "I wouldn't call Mickelson a great player, 'cause I hate the prick". In a next-day interview with another newspaper, the New Zealand-based Star Times, Williams also said, "I don't particularly like the guy. He pays me no respect at all and hence I don't pay him any respect. It's no secret we don't get along either."
On 4 November 2011, Williams made a comment that was perceived by some as being racist towards Tiger Woods. When asked about the comments he made after Adam Scott's win at Bridgestone, he replied: "It was my aim to shove it right up that black arsehole". Williams made an apology soon after. Tiger Woods then said Steve Williams is "certainly not racist."
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