Foster not leaving – Westwood

Lee Westwood says Billy Foster has confirmed that he has no intention of quitting him to sign up for Tiger Woods.
Lee Westwood says that Billy Foster has confirmed that he has no intention of quitting the World No 2 to sign up with Tiger Woods.
This in answer to widespread speculation that Foster was on top of the list of likely replacements for New Zealand caddy Steve Williams who last week was advised by Woods that his services would no longer be required.
Williams, stunned and critical of the timing of his summery dismissal, has subsequently declared that he would now be carrying the bag of Australian Adam Scott on a permanent basis after having worked for the Australian for the past several weeks on a temporary loan basis.
Foster, who worked with Seve Ballesteros, Darren Clarke and Sergio Garcia before teaming up with Westwood, is well-known to Woods with the American having ‘loaned’ him from Clarke for the Presidents Cup in 2005.
The Yorkshire caddy is highly rated in the professional golfing world and it was no surprise then that his name was one of the first to be linked to Woods after his split with Williams, but Westwood is adamant that both he and Foster were keen to put these rumours to bed.
“Billy sent me a couple of texts where he said he was getting irritated with people asking him about it,” Westwood told Sky Sports News this week..
“He said he was happy doing what he’s doing, so hopefully that’s blown away the speculation.
“It’s just one of those things. When you’re recognised as one of the best caddies in the world you’d better get used to people linking you with jobs.
“Good caddies are worth their weight in gold,” Westwood added.
Latest
-
PGA Tour
Justin Rose wins AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am to claim first title since 2019
Monday’s resumption saw the 42-year-old make birdies on the 11th, 13th and 14th en route to a 66.
-
PGA Tour
Daniel Gavins survives final-hole drama to win Ras Al Khaimah Championship
The Englishman held his nerve to hole for a double-bogey seven on the 18th and clinch a one-shot victory.
-
PGA Tour
Gareth Bale admits to nerves on debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am
The 33-year-old, who announced his retirement from football last month, is a two-handicapper.
-
PGA Tour
Jordan Spieth wants Pebble Beach to become one of PGA Tour’s elevated events
The PGA Tour’s top players have committed to playing against each other at least 20 times a year.
-
PGA Tour
G4D Open is ‘great news’ for golfers with disabilities – Brendan Lawlor
Up to 80 players will contest the inaugural event in May.
-
PGA Tour
It’s been a battle – Rory McIlroy delighted to pip rival Patrick Reed in Dubai
The Northern Irishman birdied the final two holes at Emirates Golf Club to card a closing 68 and finish a shot ahead of Reed on 19 under par.
-
PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy holds off rival Patrick Reed with birdie on 18 to seal Dubai win
McIlroy birdied the final two holes at Emirates Golf Club to card a closing 68 and finish 19 under par.
-
PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy leads by three in bid to win his third Dubai Desert Classic title
England’s Callum Shinkwin and Dan Bradbury are McIlroy’s closest challengers heading into the final round.
-
LPGA Tour
Golf bid to increase diversity in sport improving but still has ‘long way to go’
Nicola Bennett is an ambassador for the Golf Foundation, helping to drive grassroots campaigns.
-
PGA Tour
Richard Bland boasts share of lead at halfway stage in Dubai Desert Classic
The 49-year-old returned to complete his second round on Saturday morning, carding three more birdies and a solitary bogey in his remaining 14 holes.