“He’s not only basically the most talented player in the game, he’s also the hardest worker and he’s also the toughest mind,” Nike co-founder Phil Knight said in 2019. Though Nike and Tiger Woods share a deep bond, not all stories are meant to last forever, and this situation perfectly exemplifies that. Despite being a profitable alliance for decades, the duo could not sustain their connection. The split between the two appears to be emotional.
Nevertheless, both Nike and the golf great ensured a deserving tribute to their shared time. While Woods has marked the end of the story from his side, Nike also ensured that the end of this story with their long-time ally is as beautiful as the time they spent together! Through an Instagram post, Nike bid Woods a memorable goodbye with seven golden words: “It was a hell of a round, Tiger.”
Remembering all that Woods has contributed to their brand, Nike expressed gratitude filled with love and recognition for the star. The brand wrote, “Tiger, you challenged your competition, stereotypes, conventions, and 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.”
Indeed, their story together since its inception back in 1996, has been nothing less than a hell of a round! When Phil Knight found 20-year-old Woods, all he saw in him was determination and zeal!
The acknowledgment of Nike to Tiger Woods’s goodbye comes as heartfelt clarification to rounds of questioning that had been hinting at a possible ending between the duo. Both Tiger Woods and Nike have sealed the matter with utmost gratitude, and grace. Let’s find out how Tiger Woods said goodbye!
