No Action Against Caddie For Woods Slur

(NewsCore) - Golf bosses announced Sunday that they will take no action against caddie Steve Williams for the racist slur against his former employer Tiger Woods, despite calling the comments "entirely unacceptable."

Williams, who was fired by the American star during the summer after 13 years together and is now caddie for Australian Adam Scott, disparaged Woods at a caddies' awards dinner in Shanghai on Friday night.

The outspoken New Zealander told the audience that the aim of his celebration when Scott won a world championship in August was "to shove it right up that black ."

Williams later issued an apology on his website, while admitting the comments "could be construed as racist."

Despite attracting international criticism, the 47 year old escaped any official sanction despite condemnation from the International Federation of PGA Tours, Sky Sports reported.

"We consider the remarks of Steve Williams, as reported, entirely unacceptable in whatever context," European Tour chief George O'Grady and PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said in a joint statement.

But the officials said Williams' expression of regret had settled the issue.

"We are aware that he has apologized fully, and we trust we will not hear such remarks again," they added. "Based on this, we consider the matter closed, and we will have no further comment."

The statement was released following the end of the WGC-HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai, where Williams guided Scott through a disappointing final round.

After beginning the day three shots behind leader Fredrik Jacobson, Scott faded, with four bogeys consigning him to a tied finish for 12th as German Martin Kaymer claimed the trophy.

Kaymer produced an astonishing nine birdies in his final 12 holes to go three clear of longtime leader Jacobson.

The Swede, who led by one at the start of play, eventually finished second at 17-under, one clear of Graeme McDowell.

Rory McIlroy finished tied fourth with Paul Casey and Charl Schwartzel. The effort propelled McIlroy ahead of Lee Westwood to second in the world rankings, behind Luke Donald.

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