The seemingly amicable split between Tiger Woods and Nike that was announced this month has made some people scratch their heads.
Why would the two split, especially if they are still outwardly on good terms?
Woods released a statement announcing the split that said, “over 27 years ago, I was fortunate 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.”
Woods’s statement continued, “Phil Knight’s passion and vision brought this Nike and Nike Golf partnership together and I wanted to personally thank him, along with the Nike employees and incredible athletes I have had the pleasure of working with along the way.”
Nike published a social media post in response that said, “Tiger, you challenged your competition, stereotypes, conventions, the old school way of thinking. You challenged the entire institution of golf. You challenged us. And most of all, yourself. And for that challenge we’re grateful.”
SportsPro Media reported following the initial news break that, “Tiger Woods and Nike have proved that goodbyes don’t always have to be hard.”
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