The Most Iconic Tiger Woods x Nike Commercials of All Time | Man of Many
Coolest Tiger Woods x Nike Ads of All Time | many people
The end of an era is often talked about these days, but Tiger Woods’ split from Nike actually marks the end of an important chapter. Yes, Sunday’s memorable partnership with the red and black turtlenecks ended an impressive 27-year run, one of the most successful in sports history. Several golfers in our office grew up admiring Tiger’s fairway prowess, turning their Nike gear upside down to emulate the hero they admired. With the news that cats will never be wearing the Swoosh again, we took the time to look back at some of the most memorable Tiger Woods x Nike ads of the past few years. “Hey Alexa, please play ‘All Good Things (At Last)’ by Nelly Furtado…”
In a statement shared on Twitter (see above), the 15-time champion thanked the sporting goods giant for its support. Woods recalled that he signed a contract with the brand in 1996, at the age of 20. This partnership earned him an estimated US$500 million (S$745 million) in nearly 30 years, making him golf’s first billionaire. It is not known if and who will sign Tiger’s next contract, but he assured fans that “there is still a chapter ahead.”
Nike golf sales reached $792 million in 2013 as Woods won the PGA Tour and major championships. However, in 2016, the company closed its equipment business and stopped making golf clubs, balls and equipment. The company still makes golf apparel for Woods, Rory McIlroy and other top tour pros, including Woods’ red Sunday shirt, and Woods has an agreement to use TaylorMade clubs and Bridgestone balls. There has been speculation for months that Nike is considering a complete exit from its golf business, which makes up a small portion of the company’s total revenue and has been valued at $51.5 billion over the past four quarters. It’s also worth noting that Nike announced a $2 billion cost-cutting plan in December. tiger woods
Tiger Woods’ Best Nike Ads
Woods, 48, joins the ranks of Nike athletes who are retiring. Andre Agassi moved to Adidas before retiring from tennis and Roger Federer left Nike in 2018. Federer signed a lucrative $300 million deal with Uniqlo and a more than $200 million stock deal with Swiss sneaker brand On. Maybe this is another great move by Nike to generate more sales, but anyway, let’s take a closer look at these classic Tiger ads. This unique Tiger Woods Nike ad proves that sometimes skill can be contagious. Their game suddenly raises the stakes as a group of backyard hackers meet the GOAT. Blended perfectly with the music, this commercial is an ode to greatness, and its intimacy makes it one of the best golf commercials ever made.
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“Jangling,” the OG Nike and Tiger ad, was one of the key components that made the young gun a global sensation. The clip, which originally aired in 1999, required four takes, and in a later interview, director Doug Liman said Woods was able to juggle it in just 28 seconds to meet the commercial parameters. Amazingly, Woods juggled the ball for exactly 28 seconds before launching it into the air. Rory and Tiger
What happens when two of the best people meet? In this ad, Nike paired Tiger with then-rookie Rory McIlroy to provide a fun look into the competitive world of golf. It’s touching to see Laurie embrace her childhood hero without hesitation. The casting is good and the score is good. not
From the moment Earl Woods’ voice comes through the speakers, I get goosebumps. In “Never,” the father of the golf icon reveals the tough but fair methods he used to get Tiger where he needed to be. Woods’ tough and brutal upbringing is legendary, but all the hard lessons he learned made him the player we will always admire today.
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Echoing subsequent Nike Tiger commercials, Ripple tells the story of a young golf fanatic who follows in the footsteps of his sporting hero. As the video progresses, we slowly learn about the incredible dedication it takes to become a professional before the big reveal. The young man is actually world champion Rory McIlroy. Proving that your dreams do come true, this clip will not only tug at your heartstrings, but also showcase Tiger’s most underrated skills. That longevity. it will be very different
After winning the 2008 US Open, Woods suffered an ACL injury and a double stress fracture in his left tibia. Golf legend Woods may have taken a break from the game, but he hasn’t stopped his commercial duties. While injured, Woods created a commercial in which the rest of the PGA imagined “The Sweet Life.” That means Toger destroys them every week. Until the big man came back and ended their dream.
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“It’s Awesome” goes back to where it all began and follows Tiger’s incredible journey from childhood TV star to world champion. Beginning with his iconic appearance on the Mike Douglas Show at the age of two, the video charts his journey into the inner circle of the sport’s elite and doesn’t shy away from sadness. The ad addressed some of the brutal trauma that occurred in Tiger’s career and set the stage for what Nike would later do with emotional ads. I am Tizgerbos
Featuring the biggest Nike ad since Tiger Woods, “I Am Tiger Woods” follows a similar format that the sports brand uses for other superstar athletes such as Michael Jordan. The video features several young children singing “Tiger Woods” and demonstrates Tiger’s unique ability to inspire the next generation of golfers. A defining moment in the sport’s evolution, this clip bridged the gap between wealthy country club players and casual sports fans, making golf accessible and exciting in urban America.
conversation with Frank
Needless to say, Frank was the best character in all of Tiger Woods’ Nike commercials. With his incredible knowledge of tungsten plugs, talk show host Frank Tiger was able to create some of the weirdest comedy of all time. I wish I was in the writers room when this was conceived/
