Nike, Tiger Woods’ apparel and footwear sponsor, says it has no plans to sever is relationship with Woods after he was arrested for DUI early Monday morning. Lia Eustachewich has more here in the New York Post.
World No. 1 Will Wear The Swoosh Under New Agreement
Nike Golf has announced that it has signed world No. 1 Jason Day to a multi-year contract. The agreement covers footwear, apparel, headwear and gloves. Day will first wear Nike this week at the Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii. The brand is synonymous with the world’s best athletes. I’m honoured and can’t wait to be […]
Teams Named For Nike Golf/PGA Of Canada Event In Bermuda
The Nike Golf PGA Team Championship of Canada gets underway Tuesday, with the champion to be declared Thursday at the Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda. For a look at the competing teams, click here.
Nike’s “Charge The Cup” Collection Celebrates Ryder Cup
The Nike Golf Club Charge the Cup collection celebrates this week’s Ryder Cup, designed for off-course style with on-course functionality. Including the Nike Classic 99 hat, Nike Range Sweater and Nike TR Dry Blade polo each piece in the collection celebrates the event. “I’ve been watching the Ryder Cup ever since I was a kid […]
Link: Nike Decision Presents Opportunities For Callaway, Says CEO
One door closes, another opens, according to Callaway CEO Chip Brewer, who says Nike’s decision to get out of golf clubs, balls and bags opens new opportunities for Callaway. Stephanie Hoi-Nga Wong has more for Bloomberg here.
Link: Callaway Surges In New York After Nike Announcement
Callaway took a big jump in New York trading after Nike announced on Wednesday that it was getting out of the golf club/ball business and focusing on apparel and footwear. Nick Turner and Matt Townsend have this story for Bloomberg News that appeared in the Globe and Mail.
Should Our First Concern Really Be Tiger And Rory After The Nike Announcement?
The human side of Brad Fritsch is what makes him one of the more likeable guys on any tour. A keen observer of what’s happening in the game, Fritsch reacted with a tweet after Wednesday’s announcement that Nike Golf was getting out of clubs, golf balls and bags, but sticking with apparel and footwear. I […]
Nike Golf Announcement Doesn’t Come As A Surprise
To be surprised that Nike Golf is getting out of the club, golf ball and bag business is to be surprised that there are concerns at the Rio Olympics about the Zika virus, water quality, security and unpreparedness. In both cases, the signs have been there for months, if not years, so there should be […]
Nike Golf Announces It Is “Transitioning” Out Of Clubs, Golf Balls And Bags
‘ Nike Golf has announced that it will transition out of golf clubs, balls and bags and focus on its footwear and apparel business. For the company statement, click here.
New Nike Flyknit Elite Shoes Have Articulated Integrated Traction
Built on the premise that a proper golf swing is built from the ground up, with a flat, stable front foot and torquing back foot to enhance power, accuracy and consistency, Nike created Articulated Integrated Traction to propel the golfer through the swing. “When our team of designers started creating what would become Articulated Integrated […]