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Tiger Woods Ends 27-Year Partnership with Nike

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Tiger Woods shocks fans by parting ways with Nike after nearly three decades. Find out more about this legendary golfer's iconic collaboration with the sportswear giant!

Tiger Woods recently made a surprising announcement, revealing that he has ended his 27-year partnership with Nike. The golf icon, who has been a brand ambassador for Nike since 1996, has decided to part ways with the sportswear giant, marking the end of an era in sports marketing. This decision comes after years of collaboration that saw Woods and Nike create a legendary and lucrative relationship, shaping the world of golf fashion and branding. The news has left fans and industry insiders speculating about the future of both Woods and Nike in the sporting world.

In 1996, Nike signed a then-20-year-old Tiger Woods to a groundbreaking five-year, $40 million contract, propelling him to global stardom and revolutionizing the golf industry. Over the years, the partnership between Woods and Nike has evolved, creating some of the most iconic ad campaigns in sports history. The end of this long-term collaboration signifies a significant shift in the landscape of sports endorsements and raises questions about Woods' next steps in his career. As one of the most successful athletes of all time, Woods' decision to part ways with Nike marks a new chapter in his professional journey.

Despite the end of his partnership with Nike, Tiger Woods' legacy as a billionaire sports icon remains strong. With earnings exceeding $1.4 billion since turning pro, Woods has solidified his status as a golf legend both on and off the course. His influence in the world of sports marketing and branding is unmatched, and his decision to part ways with Nike signals a major change in the dynamics of athlete-brand relationships.

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Tiger Woods and Nike end 27-year partnership (BBC News)

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Tiger Woods leaving Nike after 27 years - SportsPro (SportsPro Media)

Golf icon Tiger Woods and US sportswear brand Nike have decided to part ways after more than 27 years together.

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Tiger Woods announces end of long-time partnership with Nike (The Straits Times)

Woods had been a brand ambassador for Nike since 1996. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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