Tiger Woods ends speculation over his club choice after announcing partnership with TaylorMade
Tiger Woods has agreed an endorsement deal with TaylorMade golf clubs.
Woods is expected to use TaylorMade golf clubs at this week’s Farmers Insurance Open
The 14-time major champion teased an announcement on Twitter yesterday (24 January), leading to speculation that he may even be buying the company after being spotted testing the brand's clubs.
Big decision made. Find out tomorrow. -TW pic.twitter.com/7Ll6LUngIc
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) January 24, 2017
However, Woods has since revealed that he has agreed a sponsorship deal with the brand and will be using TaylorMade clubs as he presses ahead with his return to competitive golf.
After several months of testing and all brands to choose from, the choice is clearly @TaylorMadeGolf. Proud to join the family! -TW pic.twitter.com/Ist3bA5tqN — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) January 25, 2017
Speaking at the announcement press conference David Abeles, chief executive of Taylormade, said: “We believe that when we build the best products we will attract the best players in the world.”
Welcome to the faMily, @TigerWoods. #1isNeverDone
Learn more: https://t.co/e7aWWgFgAx pic.twitter.com/wiOKWbys5k
— TaylorMade Golf (@TaylorMadeGolf) January 25, 2017
Nike’s departure from the equipment side of the golf business has led to speculation around which brand of clubs Woods would use following his return after a 15 month absence. The equipment deal will see him use TaylorMade's metalwoods, irons and wedges.
Looks like Tiger will be using M2 driver and M1 metalwoods. Also been informed he will play irons and possibly wedges too pic.twitter.com/hXfmBHj446 — Golf Monthly (@GolfMonthly) January 25, 2017
Prior to competing at the Hero World Challenge in November, Woods had been spotted practicing with the same Nike irons and wedges he used at that Wyndham Championship in 2015, but had also been seen testing TaylorMade clubs.
The agreement with TaylorMade is the 40 year-old's latest sponsorship deal since his return and follows on from Monster Energy being named as his new bag sponsor.