Wednesday, November 04, 2015

Out of the Rough - Steve Williams speaks out



Out of the Rough
Steve Williams

Published: 2 November 2015
Imprint: Penguin
RRP $40.00

Steve Williams started caddying at the age of 10 at his home course of Paraparaumu. By 12
was working with legendary Australian golfer Peter Thomson and then went on to make this
sometimes misunderstood role into a highly successful career. Today Williams is the most
successful caddy of the modern era, having amassed 150 tournament wins. He has worked with some of the golfing world’s best, including 13 years on the bag of Tiger Woods. Together, Woods and Williams won more than 80 tournaments — with 13 major championships among them.

Williams’ new book Out of the Rough is a candid reflection on his years caddying for Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, Raymond Floyd, Terry Gale, Ian Baker-Finch and Adam Scott. Williams shares the highs and lows of their careers, including his own very public split from Tiger Woods. He also explains the critical role of a caddy and offers a rare insider’s view of the professional golfing world.

Although best known for his skills as a caddy, there are many other sides to Williams. He is a philanthropist who through the Steve Williams Foundation has helped young golfers and sick children and an accomplished speedway driver having won two national titles.

But Williams’ story is far from over. This year, Adam Scott lured Williams out of semi-retirement for the U.S. Open, the British Open, the PGA Championship and the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.Next month they will team up again for the Australian Open.

Chronicling Williams’ life from childhood to present day, Out of the Rough is a unique window into the life and career of one of New Zealand’s most accomplished sportsmen.

See below for Steve's Event details

Monday, 9 November 2015 (Wanaka)
Event: Lunch with Steve Williams
Time: 12pm
Tickets: $25. Available from Wanaka Paper Plus & Wanaka Golf Club
Venue: Wanaka Golf Club, Ballantyne Road, Wanaka

Monday, 9 November 2015 (Cromwell)
Event: Meet Steve Williams
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $15 (includes a light snack). Available from Eventfinda, Cromwell or Alexandra Paper Plus & the Crowell Golf Shop
Venue: Cromwell Golf Club

Tuesday, 10 November 2015 (Christchurch)
Event: Lunch with Steve Williams
Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm
Tickets: $10 (includes light refreshments). Available from Russley Golf Club, Russley Golf Shop or Scorpio Books
Venue: Number 19 Cafe & Bar at the Russley Golf Club 428 Memorial Avenue

Tuesday, 10 November 2015 (Paraparaumu)
Event: An exclusive evening with Steve Williams
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $10 (includes a complimentary drink on arrival). Available from Paraparaumu Paper Plus & Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Venue: Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club, 376 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu Beach

Wednesday, 11 November 2015 (Lower Hutt)
Event: Lunch with Steve Williams
Time: 12pm
Tickets: Table of 8 people - $400, single tickets $55 (tickets include a signed copy of Out Of The Rough). Available from Boulcott’s Farm Heritage
Golf Course (shana@boulcottsfarmhgc.co.nz)
Venue: Boulcott’s Farm Heritage Golf Course, Military Rd, Lower Hutt

Wednesday, 11 November 2015 (Richmond)
Event: An evening with Steve Williams
Time: 6:30pm
Tickets: $50 (includes a 3 course meal - cash bar available). Available from Richmond Paper Plus
Venue: Petite Fleur on Seifried Estate, 184 Redwood Rd, Appleby, Richmond

Thursday, 12 November 2015 (Remuera)
Event: An evening with Steve Williams
Time: 6:30pm
Tickets: $115 (includes drink on arrival, dinner & signed copy of Out Of The Rough). All ticket proceeds to Rotary Community Projects. Available from lawyer@walkerlaw.co.nz
Venue: Remuera Golf Club, 120 Abbotts Way, Auckland

Tuesday 17 November 2015 (Hamilton)
Event: An evening with Steve Williams
Time: 7.00pm
Tickets: $5 available from Pennys Bookstore Westfield Mall Chartwell or eventfinda.co.nz
Venue: Westfield Mall Chartwell, Hamilton

Wednesday 18 November 2015 (Albany)
Event: An evening with Steve Williams
Time: 6:45pm
Tickets: $100 (includes dinner & signed copy of Out Of The Rough). All ticket proceeds to Rotary Community Charities. Available from Eventfinda and Paper Plus Browns Bay & Glenfield

Venue: North Shore Golf Club, 51 Appleby Road, Albany, Auckland

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