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Steve Williams, arguably the greatest caddie in golf history, teams up with renowned golf journalist Evin Priest to give his definitive account of his 12-year partnership with the legendary Tiger Woods, sharing personal, never-before-told moments of their friendship on and off the course. When Tiger Woods went on an extraordinary majors run between 1999 and 2008, one man stood at his side: his caddie Steve Williams. Together Steve and Tiger dominated the PGA Tour and won an astonishing 13 major championships, their sights set on breaking Jack Nicklaus''s record 18 majors. Before they could overtake Nicklaus, however, their partnership ended abruptly, and a 12-year period without talking began. Years later, the two reconnected. Steve, with PGA Tour journalist Evin Priest, reflects fondly on his years as Tiger''s caddie and their relentless pursuit of greatness. He revisits all their best moments, from Tiger''s iconic shot on the 16th hole at the 2005 Masters to the famed Tiger Slam of 2000 and 2001, to his against-the-odds victory on a broken leg at the 2008 US Open. Steve goes behind the scenes of their on-course success and shows their friendship off the course, like Tiger caddying for Steve on his wedding day and Tiger giving a heartfelt best man speech. Steve also shares fascinating, never-before-seen photos and ephemera. Dawn Thirty offers an inside look at what it is like to ride alongside greatness and is a heartfelt ode to the friendship that produced one of the winningest duos in golf history.
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Steve Williams is widely regarded as one of the greatest caddies in golf history. Originally from New Zealand, he has carried the clubs for Peter Thomson, Greg Norman, Ian Baker-Finch, Ray Floyd, Adam Scott, and Tiger Woods. During his time with Woods, the golfer won more than 80 tournaments worldwide, including 13 major championships. In 2014, Steve was inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame by the Western Golf Association.
Evin Priest is a celebrated golf journalist who worked for seven years as the golf and sports correspondent for the Associated Press of Australia and now covers the PGA Tour for Australian Golf Digest. A native of Australia, Evin is a trusted member of the PGA Tour’s media circle. He has interviewed Tiger Woods one-on-one several times around the world, covered momentous majors like Tiger's 2019 Masters victory, and has profiled countless major-winning golfers, including Tiger, Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, Jon Rahm, and Cameron Smith.
Zusammenfassung
"At long last, Williams opens up about one of the most successful partnerships in sports history." — Golf Digest
"Explosive."— Today's Golfer
"Steve Williams knew Tiger Woods like no other... now he reveals all." — Daily Mail
Steve Williams, arguably the greatest caddie in golf history, teams up with renowned golf journalist Evin Priest to give his definitive account of his 12-year player-caddie partnership with the legendary Tiger Woods, sharing personal, never-before-told moments of their friendship on and off the course in this revealing sports biography.
When Tiger Woods went on an extraordinary majors run between 1999 and 2008, one man stood at his side: his caddie Steve Williams. Together Steve and Tiger dominated the PGA Tour in a quest that changed golf history, winning an astonishing 13 major championships with their sights set on breaking Jack Nicklaus’s record 18 majors. Before they could overtake Nicklaus, however, their partnership ended abruptly, and a 12-year period without talking began. Years later, the two reconnected.
Steve, with PGA Tour journalist Evin Priest, reflects fondly on his years as Tiger’s caddie in this detailed golf memoir about their relentless pursuit of greatness. He revisits all their best moments, from Tiger’s iconic shot on the 16th hole at the 2005 Masters to the famed Tiger Slam of 2000 and 2001, to his against-the-odds victory on a broken leg at the 2008 US Open. Steve goes behind the scenes of their on-course success and shows their friendship off the course, like Tiger caddying for Steve on his wedding day and Tiger giving a heartfelt best man speech. Steve also shares fascinating, never-before-seen photos and ephemera.
Together We Roared offers an inside look at one of the most successful partnerships in sports history and is a heartfelt ode to the friendship that produced one of the winningest duos in golf history.
What was it really like to be in the inner sanctum of a legend and part of a partnership that changed sports history?
- A Legendary Partnership: Go inside the unique dynamic between Steve Williams and Tiger Woods, from their first awkward phone call to the years they spent dominating the PGA Tour.
- Winning Major Championships: Revisit the 13 major victories, including the iconic chip at the 2005 Masters, the historic Tiger Slam, and the unbelievable win on a broken leg at the 2008 U.S. Open.
- Behind the Scenes: Discover never-before-told stories from off the course, from Tiger serving as best man at Steve’s wedding to the private moments that defined their friendship.
- The Unfiltered Truth: Understand the relentless drive to break Jack Nicklaus’s record, the strategies behind their biggest wins, and the honest account of their eventual split.
