Golf: Williams escapes official punishment

SHANGHAI: Adam Scott’s caddy Steve Williams has escaped official punishment for his racist remark about Tiger Woods after a meeting of golf officials in China. Talks over the derogatory comments Williams made during a caddy awards evening were held between European Tour chief George O’Grady and US PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem. Afterwards the pair issued a joint-statement on behalf of the International Federation of PGA Tours concerning the incident. “We are aware that Williams has apologised fully and we trust we will not hear such remarks again,” said the statement. “Based on this, we consider the matter closed.”

Published in The Express Tribune, November 7^th,  2011.