Tour Confidential: Tiger-Nike split, Rory McIlroy expectations, executive shakeups
Tour secret: Tiger-Nike breakup, Rory McIlroy expectations, leader reshuffle
Check out the unfiltered opinions of our writers and editors as they break down the hottest topics in sports each week, and join the conversation by tweeting us @golf_com. This week we cover Tiger Woods’ Nike contract, Rory McIlroy’s 2024 contract, golf leadership and more. We will discuss. 1. The most famous sponsorship in the history of professional golf no longer exists. On Monday, Tiger Woods announced he was ending his partnership with Nike after 27 years. What does this contract termination mean for Nike’s involvement in golf? What brand can we see as Tigerland’s next brand?
(@JR_HIRSHey): Hey, it’s gonna be weird next time I see Big Cat. Despite having a limited number of athletes compared to other apparel brands, Nike is still one of the most popular golf brands due to brand recognition and affordability. This fact is unlikely to change much in the future, as Nike is still one of the most popular sportswear brands in the world. Does the tiger have anything to do with it? Absolute. Will it have a significant impact on future sales? Not. Would anyone do this? Not. I think that’s the last time we’ve seen the company sign a pro golfer. Maybe they’ll make a deal with Rory
