Tiger Woods hints at ‘another chapter of his life’ as he part ways with Nike
One of the most recognizable sports sponsorships in history is officially coming to an end.
Tiger Woods revealed on Monday that he and Nike are parting ways after more than 27 years. Woods expressed gratitude to Phil Knight, the co-founder of the clothing giant, and alluded to “another chapter” in a message shared on Twitter.
“Over 27 years ago, I was fortunate enough to start a partnership with one of the most iconic brands in the world. The days since have been filled with so many amazing moments and memories, if I started naming them, I could go on forever. Phil Knight’s passion and vision brought this Nike and Nike Golf partnership together and I want to personally thank him, along with the Nike employees and incredible athletes I have had the pleasure of working with along the way. People will ask if there is another chapter. Yes, there will certainly be another chapter. See you in LA!”
Nike confirmed the end of this era with the following statement:
“For over 27 years, we have had the honor to partner with Tiger Woods, one of the greatest athletes the world has ever seen. Throughout the course of our partnership, we have witnessed along with the rest of the world, how Tiger not only redefined the sport of golf, but broke barriers for all of sport. We watched him set records, challenge conventional thinking and inspire generations of people around the globe. We are grateful to have been a part of it. We wish him the best in the future.”
It had been for quite some time reputed that this long-lasting organization was finishing with a 10-year bargain Woods endorsed in 2013 reaching a conclusion. At the point when gotten some information about his future with Nike at the PNC Title in December, Woods answered, “I’m actually wearing their item. I’m actually wearing their item.”
Since turning pro in 1996, Woods has only worn their product. Woods declared that choice at his popular “Hi, World” public interview, which Knight joined in, in front of his star debut at the More prominent Milwaukee Open.
Before ever hitting a shot as a professional, Woods signed a $40 million contract to wear the swoosh for five years. Furthermore, his rewarding agreements with Nike have just developed since and were essential for the explanation he was Forbes’ most noteworthy procuring competitor on earth for 10 years in a row from 2002-2011.
As the years progressed, Woods featured in numerous Nike advertisements, and wore considerably more adaptations of his brand name Sunday red shirt. Woods is accepted to want to make his 2024 PGA Visit debut one month from now at the Beginning Invitational. What he’ll be wearing in L.A., in any case, is not yet clear.
