It would seem to me that Tiger Woods might be running out of friends of any calibre, and despite the possibility that I might receive some flak over this I am not sympathetic. The first debacle surfacing about two years ago regarding his disgraceful treatment of his faithful wife, rewarding her dedication with his own complete lack of feelings was the complete reverse and has now been repeated. His caddie, of I think, 13 years, who gave supporting, including those of a moral nature during the whole of Wood's marital upheaval has been rewarded in the same way. It is now not convenient of Woods to continue with his devoted caddie of many years so he dumps him, an action which I have heard Steve Williams make comments of utter surprise and disbelief relating to such treatment at this time.

Barry H Walker, Mt Maunganui.