Adam Scott has defended his caddy Steve Williams over a racist remark he made towards Tiger Woods.

Williams, who has since put out a statement apologising for the incident, made the comment about his former partner at a golfing dinner in Shanghai.

When asked whether the Australian was racist, Scott said: "I think we all know that's not the case. He's put out a statement apologising and that should be the end of the matter."

When it was suggested that Williams should be sacked, he added: "I disagree with that. I think everything in that room last night was all in good spirits and for a bit of fun. I think it probably got taken out of that room in the wrong context.

"There was a lot of language used and it's just this [comment] that was reported. I don't really think that stuff has ever left the room before and this is probably a good reason why. I think it's all very unnecessary."

Woods sacked Williams in July after 13 years together.