Breaking
Tag

challenge

Browsing
GOLF

The Tiger Woods-Nike Fractured Legacy Takes Another Snub Through Nick Dunlap’s Rumored Past

By
The end of a 27-year-long partnership! The golf world has been able to witness an iconic collaboration between the likes of Tiger Woods and Nike ever since they joined hands in 1996. But their split, a little while back, does throw a little bit of shade in what was otherwise a perfect alliance. Well, now it appears they have managed to suffer yet another insult to their legacy, courtesy of Nick Dunlap.

USA Today via Reuters

The golfer is currently setting himself up for a win at the 2024 American Express as an amateur. However, while doing so, reports have emerged about a deal that the athlete has with a certain brand, all the while speculating an even better relationship than the Woods-Swoosh tie-up!

A slap in the face for Tiger Woods and Nike?

A tweet was shared by Josh Carpenter on his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) mentioning how Dunlap had supposedly bagged “a NIL deal with Adidas.” The reported partnership is said to have started last year, before the athlete won his U.S. Amateur Championship title in August.

However, as per reports, following the victory at the Cherry Hills Country Club and Colorado Golf Club, the “brand restructured the deal to be head to toe” as opposed to using just his name, image, and likeness (NIL) through marketing. Well, these speculations come off as a subtle jab for the legend and his split partnership with the Swoosh since both of them entered into a deal during the 15-time major champ’s pro entry. Meanwhile, the deal Adidas is reported to have with the 20-year-old started when he was just an amateur (which he still is, by the way). Nothing shy of a poke at their legacy.

Nevertheless, if the golfer does emerge victorious at the 2024 American Express, it would prove to be history in the making. Moreover, he would become the first athlete after Phil Mickelson in 1991 to win an event on the PGA Tour as an amateur, a feat nobody has achieved in over 30 years. There seems to be more good news on the way for the Adidas-Dunlap alliance.

Well, it’s not the first time that the news of the exit was met with a snub of sorts. However, this one came from none other than the Swoosh themselves, as they went ahead to delete the 82-time PGA Tour champ from its Nike Tiger Woods page. A journalist, Robert Lusetich, revealed the same while hinting at the success of the longstanding partnership.

The headlines of the golf world sure were abuzz with the news of their exit, following the legend’s choice of using FootJoy at the greens last year and his post on social media indicating the split. Nevertheless, it truly was one of the most successful partnerships that the golf world, or even the sports realm, has ever seen. Although the amateur was reportedly able to one-up Mr.T, one can only wait and see whether the duo will be able to pull off a successful partnership like the pro had with Nike!

Keep Reading
By
Uncategorized

Tiger Woods’s Niece Cheyenne Makes a Heartwarming Confession Months After Becoming a Mother

By

Cheyenne Woods may have taken time off from active golf owing to her two pregnancies, but her love for the game remains eternal. The half-niece of the legendary golfer Tiger Woods has gone through many personal changes in the last few years.

Married to Aaron Hicks, the golfer was already blessed with a son, Cameron, in 2022. Then last year, she welcomed her second child, a daughter, Maya Nicole Hicks, in October. Now, months after recovering from childbirth, the 33-year-old golfer spoke about it all: motherhood, her children, and her love for golf!

 

via Imago

Cheyenne Woods goes candid about motherhood and missing the LPGA Tour

Recently, Woods sat down for a candid interview with Golf Week USA, where she talked about her motherhood journey and how much she misses golf. She said, “I do miss Tour golf.” The golfer opened up about not missing the travel that she used to engage in while on the Tour; instead, she missed the competition. “I don’t necessarily miss the travel, but I do miss the competition,” said Cheyenne Woods. Talking about what she does while she misses the sport, she said, “I watch a lot of golf. I watch more now than I probably ever have.”

Talking about her son Cameron, who is a 20-month-old son now, she said that he loves to play both the sports of his parents. My son loves watching golf; it’s crazy. He’s really getting into playing baseball as well. I would love for my kids to eventually be able to see what mom can do and what mom used to do.” The last time Woods enjoyed playing golf was five days before she went into labor with Maya.

She also explained that while she loves golf, traveling for competitions made it difficult for her to spend time with her family. Now that she is not competing at the moment, she loves waking up next to her children and feeding them. She prioritizes family above everything else. “Our family is really what’s most important to me in terms of priority,” she added.

 

Apart from the happiness of having two children, the LPGA golfer also had the misfortune of losing her brother in 2022, a loss that continues to hurt her. All these have changed her perspective on life, and she wants more time with her family. And though she didn’t share any details about her comeback on the tour, someone from her family is playing in the field this week.

Woods’s husband, Aaron Hicks, is a part of the HGV Tournament of Champions

Her husband, Aaron Hicks, is part of the celebrity group at the HGV Tournament of Champions this week. About the game this week, Hicks said, “to feel that adrenaline that goes through you when you tee off on the first hole and finishing up on the last hole. It’s always fun to have that feeling.” Hicks himself used to play golf in the early days then he switched to baseball. But he praises his wife for helping with his golf form.

As for now, Woods did not seem to express any desire to make an official comeback. But she expressed that she would love to try to play in another U.S. Women’s Open in the future.

Keep Reading
By
GOLF

Tiger Woods tipped for back-to-back Ryder Cup captaincies

By

Tiger Woods thinks “there’s too much at stake to think about a Ryder Cup.”

The PGA Tour has reached a critical juncture and Woods, a new addition to the circuit’s Policy Board, has stressed that he is too focused on finalising a deal with LIV Golf’s Saudi backers to start plotting revenge on the Europeans at Bethpage in 2025.

But while the Team USA captaincy seat remains unfilled and Woods remains coy, speculation will only intensify over his potential involvement.

Phil Mickelson has ruled himself out of the captaincy running on the grounds he is a “very divisive character”, while former vice-captain Stewart Cink admits his fate rests in Woods’ hands.

“I do want to be the captain and think I can be,” Cink said recently. “But with all due respect to Tiger Woods, I think it’s up to him.”

Whilst mounting his own comeback, Woods is now set to decide whether he should lead the Stars and Stripes in New York next year, or take on the ultimate challenge of winning away at Adare Manor in 2027.

Hunter Mahan, meanwhile, is utterly convinced that the 15-time major winner is the man to rise to both occasions.

“They should roll with Tiger for the next two and let it be a four-year commitment,” Mahan told bunkered.co.uk.

“You’re not too worried about the next one, being at home. The home ones are kind of easy because of the emotion and the crowd is on your side. The one in Ireland is going to be brutal. It’s not going to be the next one you’re worried about.

“I know players love Stewart [Cink] and said he was incredible in the team room so I could see him getting it – but I would have to roll with Tiger.”

Woods, of course, has a famously poor record in the Ryder Cup. In eight matches as a player, he has finished on the winning side just once – at Brookline in 1999.

As a result, some have expressed concern that Woods wouldn’t be a shrewd choice by the PGA of America to take on Luke Donald’s revitalised Europe, especially with the 48-year-old attempting yet another revival on the fairways.

But Mahan believes Woods the captain has the ideal skillset to lead the US team to back-to-back Ryder Cup triumphs for what would be the first time in 34 years.

“Tiger’s a great leader in his own way,” Mahan explained. “You’ve seen it in the Presidents Cup. With Tiger being in the leadership role, he’s a completely different animal. He has this military background which is all about groups and subsets.

“He would plan this thing all out and his preparation for everything would be off the charts so that when guys get there and the tournament rolls around, they would have plan. He’s going to have everything situated in a way that nobody’s really seen before.

“He’s going to be beyond prepared and learn from the past mistakes. You have to treat it differently, it’s night and day being at home and being on the road.”

Losing captain Zach Johnson faced huge scrutiny after his side’s 16-12 defeat at Marco Simone, and Mahan hinted that the grave errors made under the two-time major champion’s leadership may not have happened under Woods’ watch.

“Zach is an A+ human being in every way and everyone on the team would say that. But it’s very clear that the job can overwhelm you and it can just get away from you really quickly,” he said.

“There were too many cooks in the kitchen. There were so many assistants scrambling to figure out what to do. There has to be an alpha, but it felt like there were six alphas.

“If you just think it’s about those three days and that ‘we just got outplayed and outputted’ – give me a break, you don’t understand what’s happening. You don’t understand what’s going on.

“Europe were so well prepared and everyone on that team played that golf course multiple times. No-one in the US did. No one did anything, their preparation was really bad. Everything felt like an afterthought.”

 

Keep Reading
By
GOLF

Tiger Woods announces Chase Johnson as recipient of 2024 Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption

By

LOS ANGELES – Tournament host Tiger Woods has announced Chase Johnson as the recipient of the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption into the 2024 Genesis Invitational. Johnson will join the field Feb. 15-18 at The Riviera Country Club. Awarded annually since 2009, the Sifford exemption represents the advancement of diversity in the game of golf.

Tiger Woods announces Chase Johnson as recipient of 2024 Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption

“Chase earned the 2024 Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption with his play over the past year,” Woods said. “He let his game speak for itself, and that is something I know Charlie would be proud of.”

Last year was a banner season for Johnson, with significant accomplishments on the PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour and the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour. Johnson is looking to keep his momentum going this year.

“I am beyond excited to receive the Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption and to play in The Genesis Invitational,” Johnson said. “Tiger has been an inspiration to me, and I look forward to putting my game to the test at Riviera and playing in honor of Mr. Sifford.”

In June 2023, Johnson won The John Shippen Invitational earning a start the following week in the PGA TOUR’s Detroit stop, the Rocket Mortgage Classic. It was Johnson’s second career start on the PGA TOUR and his first made cut. In addition to his start in Detroit, Johnson played in the PGA TOUR’s World Wide Technology Championship and the Butterfield Bermuda Championship this past year. He made the cut at the World Wide Technology Championship held at El Cardonal at Diamante, the first course designed by Woods’ TGR Design to host a PGA TOUR event. Johnson made his PGA TOUR debut at the 2021 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday.

During the 2023 APGA Tour season, Johnson finished near the top of the leaderboard in all 11 of his starts. Johnson notched three wins (APGA Ascension Classic, APGA Farmers Insurance Cincinnati and APGA Farmers Insurance Austin), seven second-place finishes and a fifth-place finish on the APGA Tour in 2023. As a result of this fantastic season, Johnson finished atop the APGA Tour’s Player of the Year award standings, having the most combined points throughout the different APGA Tour events. Johnson also secured the APGA Tour’s fall series bonus as two of his victories in Cincinnati and Austin kicked off the three-event fall series.

“My game has been trending consistently for a while, and last year was a nice validation that my approach has been working,” Johnson said. “I have put in the work and know that my game is ready for Riviera.”

Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, Johnson was introduced to golf at a very young age. His father, Mel, put a club in his hand before he could walk, and the now 28-year-old’s first words as a child were ‘da ball’ pointing to a golf ball. But golf wasn’t Johnson’s only love growing up. An avid gamer – Johnson’s favorite game was Tiger Woods PGA TOUR – and fan of the Harry Potter series, Johnson still listens to the books while practicing.

On the golf course, Johnson excelled through the First Tee of Akron program and won multiple youth championships while earning a golf scholarship to play at Kent State University. While at Kent State, Johnson was the MAC Player of the Year in 2015-16 and a three-time all-conference selection. Following college, Johnson moved to Florida, where he worked as a caddie as he honed his game. He played in 11 PGA TOUR Latinoamérica events in 2019 and advanced to the Korn Ferry Tour in 2020, making 32 starts.

Since 2009, an exemption has been given to a golfer representing a minority background to play in the annual PGA TOUR event at Riviera. In 2017, the exemption was re-named to honor the memory of Charlie Sifford, the first African-American player to compete on the PGA TOUR and the winner of the 1969 Los Angeles Open at Rancho Park.

The full list of previous Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption recipients includes Vincent Johnson (2009), Joshua Wooding (2010), Joseph Bramlett (2011, 2020), Andy Walker (2012), Jeremiah Wooding (2013), Harold Varner III (2014), Carlos Sainz Jr. (2015), J.J. Spaun (2016), Kevin M. Hall (2017), Cameron Champ (2018), Tim O’Neal (2019), Willie Mack III (2021), Aaron Beverly (2022) and Marcus Byrd (2023).

Keep Reading
By
GOLF

Everything About the $53 Million Private Jet Tiger Woods Bought With His Billions

By
Tiger Woods is one of the top-tier golfers in the industry. He has an astounding career of fifteen majors and 82 PGA Tour wins. Golf is a game of elite people and thus credits handsome paychecks to the winners. Witnessing Woods’ extensive career, it’s no secret that he bagged huge chunks of money from prize money and lucrative sponsorships.
Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods at the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club USA TODAY

One of his major investments was buying his own private jet. Let’s have a look at the details of this personal aircraft that Woods owns.

Tiger Woods’ Million-Dollar Private Jet 

Tiger Woods is the only golfer to have crossed $1 billion in earnings, according to Forbes. Out of which, he paid around $53 million to buy a private jet. The name of the model is Gulfstream G550 reaching speeds of 680 mph and covering a range of 8000 miles. The range of Woods’ jet is relatively greater as compared to Rory McIlroy‘s Bombardier 605, which covers a range of 3910 miles.

Woods’ plane has a capacity of 18. Apart from this, it has a walk-in wardrobe, big bathrooms, and a spendthrift dining area. The jet can also be used for office purposes since it enables satellite communications and the internet. Once, a golfer spilled red wine while on his jet and it cost him huge.

The Shannon Airport Group on X: "#NEWS 30 Private jets carrying some of the world's leading golfers touched down at @ShannonAirport ahead of the @JPProAm at @TheAdareManor including Tiger Woods, Rory McIIroy,

When a PGA Tour Golfer Spilled Red Wine While On Woods’ Lavish Jet 

Camilo Villegas narrated a story from 2008 that involved Tiger Woods and his jet. The golfer was invited to a skins event but due to his tough schedule, he thought he wouldn’t make it. But the Hall of Famer agreed to give him a ride on his private jet. As the golfer was returning after winning skins, he seemed tired and wanted to sleep. That’s when a lady asked whether they needed anything to drink. Camilo asked for a glass of water but with Tiger’s request, he had to switch his mood for a glass of wine.

As the plane was taking off, the golfer held his water but forgot to hold his wine. The wine ended up spilling everywhere and destroyed the jet. The golfer sat down with the other crew and started to clean. But he understood that the stain wouldn’t go, so he asked Woods to send him the bill.

For two months, he didn’t hear from the 15-time major winner until he found an envelope that said the cleaning cost was $25,000 at a Woods’ event. As the golfer went to pay the bill, he found out that Woods’ account was full and couldn’t receive any further transfers. To this date, he keeps wondering whether it was real or just a prank.

Thus, Woods’ already popular jet had another story for the golf world to be amused about.

Keep Reading
By
GOLF

Charlie Woods: Tiger’s Son’s 2024 Schedule Explored

By
Charlie Woods Woods is on his way to emulate his legendary father, Tiger Woods. The year saw him grow as a golfer where he participated in nine tournaments, with his father serving as his caddie. 2023 served as a good campaign for Charlie Woods who one-upped his father by winning a high school state championship trophy. With their latest outing in the last event of the year at the PNC Championship where they finished at T5, all eyes now turn to 2024 and what it holds for Charlie Woods.

USA Today via Reuters

 

Charlie Woods could look at a packed schedule for 2024 with regional, national, and invitational tournaments lined up for him alongside several other events. With that let’s take a look at what Charlie Woods’ 2024 schedule could look like.

What tournaments will Charlie Woods compete in 2024?

2023 marked the most number of tournaments that the 14-year-old has participated in so far. For the upcoming season as well, his schedule is packed all year long. Charlie is in the amateur phase of his career and plays on the South Florida Section Junior Tour. Next year he is likely to begin his campaign in the Martin Downs Tournament which is hosted by the Medalist Tour in March. At the same tournament this year Charlie Woods finished tied for 19th and will look to improve on that.

via Reuters

Next up on his calendar in April, will be the Crane Watch, another tournament on the Medalist Tour which will be organized at the Evergreen course. In 2023, he tied for 8th place at the event. Continuing his streak on the Medalist Tour, he will likely participate in the Wellington National which will be played at the Wellington National Golf Course. This year saw him finish at the 15th spot in the Wellington National.

 

Moving to June, he has two important tournaments on his hands – the Jr. PGA Championship and Nicklaus Junior Championship. This year Charlie Woods was tied for 33 in the Jr. PGA Championship with a score of 75-81– 156, while he finished at T20 and a score of 79-75–154 at the 39th Nicklaus Junior Championship.

In August, he will be participating in the SFPGA Jr Cup where he finished 10th this year. Then in early September, he returns for the SFPGA Labor Day Classic. Woods Jr.’s hectic schedule is likely to be continued till the end of 2024.

3 Key Takeaway’s From Charlie Woods’s Bold Greyson Deal

In December we could see Woods Jr. in the SGPGA Tour Championship, the event that yielded him a T5 finish this year. After that, he will mostly again team up with his father for the PNC Championship, and mark Team Woods’s fifth appearance in the tournament. Moreover, he will also participate in all the local, regionals, invitational, and National Championships of the Notah Bogey III Tournaments which he played in 2023 as well.

With such a long list of events, Charlie’s schedule for 2024 appears to be full. This also gives him a chance to climb the ladder quickly and keep improving his game. But what does his father think of his rise so far?

 

Tiger Woods thinks his son’s speed has gone up

Tiger Woods shared insights into his son’s game since last year’s PNC Championships. During the pre-event conference at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club on Friday, December 15, Woods was asked a few questions about Charlie’s progress. According to ASAP Sports, Woods said, “I think that his speed has gone dramatically up since last year but I think that more than anything is just the fact that he’s growing so fast the aches and pains of growing at just teenage life.”

The 15-time major champion also said “He’s one tee further back [than last year]. He’s just one tee ahead of me, which is fine because he’s hitting it past me now.” Describing his son’s evolving game he added, “I sort of didn’t have the speed that he has at that age. But also, I didn’t have the equipment, either. The equipment is so different.”

It appears that Charlie Woods is on the right course as he looks to make his mark in the golf world. With 2024 and number of tournaments looming, this could be another pivotal year in his development.

Keep Reading
By
GOLF

Tiger Woods Net Worth: How the King of Golf Spends His Money

By

Tiger Woods is a billionaire — here’s how he spends his money and lives his life

Tiger Woods is one of the greatest athletes in the history of sports.

Tiger Woods keeps dropping hints that he will play.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Tiger Woods keeps dropping hints that he will play.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

  • Woods’ career once looked over, but he made a stunning comeback by winning the Masters a fifth time and may become a regular on the senior tour in a few years.
  • He’s one of the highest-paid athletes ever and, according to Forbes, is now a billionaire.
  • Woods spends his money on yachts, private jets, and megamansions off the course.

While Tiger’s career on the PGA Tour appears to be over, there are signs that he will be a regular on golf’s senior tour when he turns 50 in a couple of years. In the meantime, he can spend a little more time living his lavish lifestyle with his children, cars, houses, and toys.

Take a look at Tiger’s fabulous life below.

Tony Manfred and Mary Hanbury contributed reporting to a previous version of this article.

ADVERTISEMENT
Keep Reading
By
GOLF

Tiger Woods proved why he’s the GOAT in Barstool Sports challenge with a trick shot nobody saw coming

By

Tiger had a special trick up his sleeve

Tiger Woods
Tiger WoodsAP

There’s nobody in golf quite like Tiger Woods. Even at 48 years old, with his best years behind him, he can do things that nobody else on the planet can dream of doing on a golf course.

Watch Tiger Woods’ incredible trick shot that defies physics

Video thumbnail

Riggs, of the Barstool Sports show Fore Play Pod, learned that lesson the hard way while filiming an unforgettable video with the golf legend.

Initially, the Fore Play hosts were hoping to get some tips from Tiger on their swings. After a couple lessons on hitting drivers off the tee, Woods decided to spice it up.

“We gotta do something different,” the 15-time major winner said to Riggs. “Since I maybe have fixed you, maybe I haven’t, we’re gonna do a long drive contest, you and me.”

“Tiger Woods outdrove me from his knees”

Despite the nerves of being put on the spot by perhaps the greatest golfer of all time, the Barstool man smacked his drive far down the fairway to set the distance to beat.

After evaluating what it would take to beat the long mark, Tiger teed up his ball and shocked everybody in the tee box: he dropped to his knees. From a kneeling position, he hit a booming drive and won the contest, sending the Fore Play hosts into a frenzy.

It was a party trick Tiger had to learn over the years while battling injuries. “I haven’t really been able to hit balls of my legs very often,” he joked afterward.

Riggs’ reaction reflected what it was like to watch prime Tiger Woods in that vintage red polo year after year doing things nobody thought was possible: “You’re a sicko. That was awesome.”

Afterward, he changed his Twitter/X bio to include the line: “Tiger Woods outdrove me from his knees.”

Keep Reading
By
FORMULA ONE

F1 News: Mercedes Will Fulfil Lewis Hamilton’s Wishes In Next Car

By
Lewis Hamilton will be a happy man in 2024.

With Mercedes’ Technical Director James Allison back in the role, Lewis Hamilton’s wish is set to be fulfilled, as he is ready to receive the 2024 W15 F1 car tailored to his specifications.

Hamilton’s request for a modified cockpit position appears to have been granted, and the British driver is eager to get behind the wheel of the new car. He has expressed his enthusiasm about moving on from the W14 at the end of the previous season.

The seven-time world champion had requested that the cockpit position be moved further back in the upcoming W15. According to Motorsport.com Italia, this request has been met. This development follows James Allison’s mid-season return to the role of technical director last year, while Mike Elliott took on the role of Chief Technical Officer before later leaving the team.

Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes

Keep Reading
By
GOLF

Tiger Woods’ Daughter Sam Serves As His Caddie For First Time

By

The PNC Championship was a family event for Tiger Woods and his kids this year.

The golf legend took part in the tournament in Orlando, Florida, over the weekend and was accompanied by both of his children. The event on Saturday saw Woods competing with his son Charlie, 14, while his daughter Sam, 16, served as his caddie for the first time.

PHOTO: Tiger Woods of the United States looks on with son, Charlie Woods, daughter, Sam Woods, and caddie, Luke Wise, on the third green during the final round of the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 17, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
Tiger Woods of the United States looks on with son, Charlie Woods, daughter, Sam Woods, and caddie, Luke Wise, on the third green during the final round of the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on Dece…
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

The PGA Tour posted a video on Instagram showing a sweet moment between the father-daughter duo on the course, captioning the post: “For the first time, Sam Woods is caddying for her father today ❤️.”

The weekend also marks the fourth year Tiger and Charlie Woods are competing against golfer Justin Thomas and his father Mike.

“I drove the ball really good today,” Charlie Woods said during a post-competition interview. “Didn’t miss a fairway and still managed to shoot eight under. We just suck at putting.”

Supporting his son’s statement with a smile, Tiger Woods added, “That sums it up right there.”

The athlete also gushed over the participation of his daughter in the championship as his caddie, saying, “Sam was fantastic.”

“This is the first time she’s ever done this, so it couldn’t have been any more special for all of us,” he said, according to Golfweek.

PHOTO: Tiger Woods with his son Charlie Woods and his daughter Sam Woods who was caddying for Tiger during the final round of the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dec. 17, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
Tiger Woods of The United States poses for a picture on the first tee with his son Charlie Woods and his daughter Sam Woods who was caddying for Tiger during the final round of the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 17, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
David Cannon/Getty Images
Keep Reading
By