Steve Williams, who was Tiger Woods' caddie during some of the most triumphant periods in golf history, has revealed how the relentless pursuit of victory left little room for celebration. After being dismissed by Woods in 2011, Williams took on a new role as Adam Scott's caddie and experienced a different kind of victory when Scott won the 2013 Masters, becoming the first Australian to win at Augusta.

Williams has often spoken about how Woods never allowed himself to enjoy victories because he was too focused on the next goal. Even after Woods' historic 15-stroke win at the 2000 US Open, one of the most dominant performances in golf history, his mind was already on the next challenge.

Williams recalled on 'The Dom Harvey Podcast,' "One of the very next things he said to me after signing his card was: 'Steve, you need to get your ass across the water and get all the details from St Andrews so I can win there as well'."

This relentless mindset, as legendary as it was, often left little room for celebration. When Woods won, it wasn't an achievement to be savored - it was simply confirmation that he had done what he was supposed to do.

Williams, who has previously worked with fierce competitors such as Greg Norman and Raymond Floyd, claimed that Woods took competitiveness to a new level, making every tournament feel like a matter of life or death. After over a decade under this intense pressure, Williams' exit from Woods' team marked a significant change in his caddying experience.

In stark contrast, Adam Scott was much more relaxed.

"With Adam, he wanted to do well, but it wasn't the end of the world if he didn't," Williams revealed. The reaction when Scott finally triumphed at Augusta was unlike anything Williams had ever experienced before.

"When Adam won the Masters, we had a great celebration," he recalled. "With Tiger, that was never happening."

However, despite their parting, Williams remains one of the most confident individuals that Woods can still clinch another major. When asked if Tiger's recent injuries could signal the end of his career, Williams dismissed the notion outright: "No chance."

This presents an intriguing contrast - the man who once confessed to being worn out by Woods' intensity now believes that same mindset will propel him to another title.

Perhaps that's the key difference. For Scott, winning the Masters was the pinnacle of years of hard work and a moment to treasure forever.

For Woods, winning majors was simply the norm. If he manages to win another one, don't anticipate him savouring the moment - he'll likely be contemplating the next one.

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