 Williams has been the regular caddie for Woods since 1999
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Tiger Woods has distanced himself from comments made by his caddie, Steve Williams, who said he had no respect for Phil Mickelson.
On Saturday, Williams was reported as saying that he hated Mickelson and that Woods did not get on with him either.
But Woods said on Monday: "I was disappointed to read the comments about Phil, a player I respect. The matter has been discussed and dealt with."
Mickelson's management said Williams' comments were "grossly inaccurate".
New Zealander Williams, who has caddied for Woods since 1999, was originally quoted by the Taranaki Daily News saying he "hated" Mickelson, adding: "I wouldn't call Mickelson a great player."
He later confirmed the quotes were accurate, adding: "I was simply honest and said they (Mickelson and Woods) don't get along.
"Mickelson pays me no respect at all and hence I don't pay him any respect. It's no secret we don't get along either."
Mickelson, the world number three, hit back immediately, saying: "After seeing Steve Williams' comments, all I could think of was how lucky I am to have a class act like Bones (Jim Mackay) on my bag and representing me."
Woods and Mickelson have been US Ryder Cup team-mates five times.
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