Chasing Majors is a podcast hosted by golf journalist Evin Priest, with legendary caddie Steve Williams joining him for a 13-episode debut series on his partnership with Tiger Woods.
Series 2: Michael Campbell defeating Tiger Woods at the 2005 US Open at Pinehurst
Host Evin Priest is joined by 2005 US Open winner Michael "Cambo" Campbell and his former caddie Mike "Sponge" Waite. Cambo famously held off Tiger Woods down the stretch of the 2005 US Open at Pinehurst, creating sporting history for New Zealand in becoming the first ever Māori to win a Major championship. Cambo channelled plenty of Kiwi spirituality during the final round, and he opens up on his Māori roots, growing up in New Zealand and giving back to the game he loves.
6/7/2022 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 13: Caddying for Tiger Woods at 2008 US Open Torrey Pines
In episode 13, Steve Williams takes Evin Priest through the 2008 US Open - the last major Tiger Woods won with Williams on the bag. Williams provides never-before-heard details about Woods' epic triumph at Torrey Pines, his 14th major. Williams also touches on the impact Woods' off-course scandal in 2009 had on their working relationship, as well as his legacy as (arguably) golf's greatest caddie.
Esteemed golf writer Bob Harig joins Evin Priest in a bonus episode of Chasing Majors to discuss a career reporting on the PGA Tour and his new book, Tiger & Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry. Harig developed a close player-reporter relationship with Woods over 20 years that very few others have managed. Harig shares an incredible anecdote of Arnold Palmer having a few drinks and hilariously blasting Tiger Woods for laying up on the final hole of his 2013 Bay Hill victory.
4/26/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 12: Caddying for Tiger Woods at 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills
In episode 12, Evin Priest and Steve Williams discuss Rory Sabbatini's awkward calling out of Tiger Woods, multiple times, in 2007 while Woods also faced mounting pressure for his performances in the closing stretches of Majors. Woods went on to silence his critics at the 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills, regarded as the hottest Major ever played.
4/26/2022 • 46 minutes, 1 second
Episode 11: Caddying for Tiger Woods at 2006 PGA at Medinah
In episode 11, Tiger Woods' ex caddie Steve Williams reveals new details about Woods' win at the 2006 PGA Championship at Medinah (outside Chicago). Woods was grouped with Geoff Ogilvy and Phil Mickelson, and Mickelson's short game coach had made some controversial comments about Woods' game in the lead up. Williams also reveals a hilarious story about the time he accidentally dropped Woods' 9-iron into a water hazard at the Ryder Cup - and what Woods said to his caddie after the blunder.
4/20/2022 • 53 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 10: Caddying for Tiger Woods at 2006 Open Royal Liverpool
In episode 10, the legendary Steve Williams takes host Evin Priest through his vivid caddie memories of the 2006 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. Woods had lost his father, Earl, to a heart attack in May and then missed the cut at the US Open in June. But in July at the Open, Woods bounced back to claim arguably his most emotional victory ever, and 11th Major title overall. (Episode was recorded before the 2022 Masters).
4/13/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 14: Caddying for Adam Scott at the 2013 Masters Augusta
We're skipping ahead to episode 14 (fear not, Tiger Woods episodes 10-13 are coming) to bring you a very special bonus episode. Adam Scott and Steve Williams join Evin Priest for a deep dive into Scott's historic 2013 Masters victory at Augusta National. Scott and Williams detail their incredible partnership which also helped take Scott to world No.1. The pair share hilarious travel habits about each other from six years on the road.
3/29/2022 • 1 hour, 26 minutes
Chasing Majors, Episode 9: Caddying for Tiger Woods at 2005 Open St Andrews
In episode 9, Steve Williams and Evin Priest take you back to the 2005 Open Championship at St Andrews, when Woods captured his 10th major in the same event that Jack Nicklaus chose to retire from the majors altogether. Williams also reveals the one bet he ever placed on Woods, and much more.
3/25/2022 • 48 minutes, 30 seconds
Chasing Majors, Episode 8: Caddying for Tiger Woods at 2005 Masters
In episode 8, legendary caddie Steve Williams recounts in detail Tiger Woods' ninth Major win - the 2005 Masters. The 2005 Masters is remembered for one thing: Tiger's chip-in on Augusta National's 16th hole in the final round. Steve takes us through that iconic moment in detail, as well as Tiger's Majors drought leading up to 2005, the incredible battle with Chris DiMarco, and much more.
3/18/2022 • 59 minutes, 18 seconds
Chasing Majors, Episode 7: Caddying for Tiger Woods at 2002 US Open
Steve Williams takes listeners back to the 2002 US Open at Bethpage in New York. Williams tells some hilarious stories, including he and Woods racing each other in luxury cars in Germany during the lead up to the US Open. Williams then recounts in detail the epic US Open battle between Woods and his great rival Phil Mickelson in front of a raucous, sports-mad New York crowd at Bethpage.
3/12/2022 • 58 minutes, 30 seconds
Chasing Majors, Episode 6: Caddying for Tiger Woods at 2002 Masters
The year 2002 began strangely for Tiger Woods, with a terrorist threat made against him and others at the 2002 New Zealand Open, which Woods played as a gesture to former caddie Steve Williams. The event ran smoothly, though, and three months later Woods was victorious at a 'Tiger-proofed' Augusta National. Williams also takes listeners through the changes to Augusta and how it affected the way he caddied for Woods during his 2002 Masters win.
3/4/2022 • 53 minutes, 44 seconds
Chasing Majors, Episode 5: Caddying for Tiger Woods at 2001 Masters (Tiger Slam)
Tiger Woods' former caddie Steve Williams recounts the 2001 Masters through his eyes, when Woods became the only golfer to win four major championships in a row. Steve retells a crazy story from a trip to Thailand with Tiger the end of 2000, before the build up to one of the most anticipated Majors in golf history and Tiger's incredible victory.
3/4/2022 • 51 minutes, 37 seconds
Chasing Majors, Episode 4: Caddying for Tiger Woods at 2000 PGA Championship
In episode 4, Williams takes listeners back to the 2000 PGA Championship at Valhalla. Woods played with Jack Nicklaus for the first two rounds of a memorable championship. In the final round, unheralded American Bob May, who Woods had idolised as a junior golfer in southern California, gave Woods the biggest challenge he ever faced at the major championships.
2/23/2022 • 51 minutes, 25 seconds
Chasing Majors, Episode 3: Caddying for Tiger Woods at 2000 Open at St Andrews
In episode 3, legendary caddie Steve Williams reveals never-before-heard stories about the 2000 Open at St Andrews, from Woods' lucky charm that week to the exact number of majors Woods wanted to win in his career. With the win at St Andrews, Woods became the fifth golfer in history to claim the career grand slam. Williams gives listeners a front-row seat to one of the most epic triumphs in all of golf.