6 of golf’s most notable sackings

2. Steve Williams

The end of Williams’ partnership with Tiger Woods sent shockwaves through the golfing world in 2011. Williams said he had agreed to take on Adam Scott’s bag for that year’s US Open as Woods was not playing. He had reportedly done so with Woods’ blessing, only for the 14-time major winner to change his mind and relieve the New Zealander of his duties.