Tiger Woods marked his PGA Tour pro debut 28 years ago, earning a modest sum of $2,544 for his triumph.
Over the years, here are some of the best and worst photos featuring Tiger Woods in Nike gear.
Before even taking a professional swing, Nike and Titleist secured sponsorship deals with him, which turned out to be the most profitable endorsement contracts in golf history. Initially reported at approximately $40 million, they were revealed later on to actually total around $60 million.
This propelled him towards being named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year for 1996 as well as PGA Tour Rookie of the year; an impressive feat that was followed by his unmatched collection of 82 PGA Tour victories (tying for most all-time) and securing second place behind only Jack Nicklaus in terms of major championships won – having earned a remarkable 15 titles altogether.
Additionally, he holds an impressive tally consisting eleven different awards from PGA Tours Player-of-the-Year competitions throughout his career.
