On December 30th this year, Tiger Woods turns 50, and questions about when or if he will ever return to pro golf abound. This week, Woods’ former caddie Steve Williams turns 62, and he’ll be in the thick of the biggest pro tournament in the world.
According to a report from Australian Golf Digest, Williams is coming out of retirement to caddie for an Australian pro who has eyes on an Aussie major title and the Masters invite it would bring.
Here’s what you need to know.
Steve Williams to caddie at 2025 Australian PGA Championship
From 1999-2011, Williams was on Tiger’s bag for many of his greatest achievements. The 13 majors they won together include the “Tiger Slam” in 2000-2001, and Woods’ epic broken-leg victory at the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.
After the pair’s contentious divorce in 2011, Scott went on to caddie for Adam Scott, who he helped to a Masters win in 2013.
He eventually retired from the full-time caddie life, occasionally popping up to carry Scott’s bag at majors and other big events.
In recent years, Williams has embraced retirement from golf, but he hasn’t stopped working entirely. He penned a memoir with Evin Priest about his time working with Woods called “Together We Roared,” which was released this year.
But now, Williams is lacing up his golf cleats again to get back into the caddie game. According to report from Priest in Australian Golf Digest, Williams will caddie for Australian pro Anthony Quayle at this week’s Australian PGA Championship.
Quayle, 31, was one of three pros who secured his DP World Tour card via the 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’s had a lot of experience and he’s got the great opportunity this year of playing on the DP World Tour. It’s a first-time experience for him and he’s got the talent and ability. If I can pass on any information that might assist him in his journey, it’s worth it.”
Quayle told Australian Golf Digest that he expected playing with Williams as his caddie would be a “really cool experience.”
“I’m just incredibly fortunate that Steve was willing to come and help me out… I think having somebody like Steve on your bag, you can’t help but feel you’ve maybe got a 15th club in the bag. There’s a fair 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 immense experience at Augusta National.
His most recent appearance there was in 2023 working for Scott, who finished T39th that week. While Williams believed that would be his last time caddying at Augusta, now he has eyes on another start, this time carrying Quayle’s clubs.
That’s because Williams isn’t just working as Quayle’s caddie this week, he’s also working for him at next week’s Australian Open. Beginning this year, the winner of the Australian Open gets an invite 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 that should he be fortunate enough to get a win at the Australian Open, he’s got the game to play at Augusta,” Williams said.
The 2025 Australian PGA Championship begins Thursday, November 27th, with the Australian Open kicking off December 4th.
