At this point, anyone with a social media account or involved in golf knows that Tiger Woods' relationship with Nike is no more.
“The end of an era” is the only way to describe this groundbreaking news. It's hard to accept and process that because when I think of Nike, I immediately think of Tiger Woods or Michael Jordan.
Anyone who chose Nike Golf made that decision because of Woods, no one else. Current number one Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy have also joined the brand due to his influence.
Woods and Nike's relationship spanned 27 years and was believed to never end. However, he announced earlier this week: A new chapter is coming.
The nearly 30-year agreement has produced so many great moments over the years.
The commercial that resulted from this sponsorship was one of the things that got people hooked on golf. Here are some of the most iconic Nike commercials featuring Woods.
Juggling with Tiger Woods — 1999
of famous juggling golf balls Commercials have to be some of the most memorable.
Advertising director Doug Liman noticed Woods. bounce the ball with a club Taking a break from filming. He grabbed a shoulder camera and captured a proud image of the young Woods.
Woods showed some of the best hand-eye coordination I've ever seen.
People all over the world watched this video and wanted to learn how to juggle golf balls with clubs like Big Cat.
I'm Tiger Woods — 1997
Woods' first commercial for the Nike brand was flawless. It features a montage of kids saying “I'm Tiger Woods.”
This commercial is a testament to his influence on golf. Although it's a short and sweet moment, everyone wanted to be Tiger, and people remember it – and probably still do.
Perfect swing — 2006
This is another moment from Woods' memorable advertising days with Nike.
Classical music selections help build momentum from the backswing to ball impact. Woods wore all black, giving off a silhouetted look. He said nothing, but it was still a work of art.
Tiger Woods’ “Never Add” — 2008
When Earl Woods' voice appears over a montage of Tiger's videos, it hits an emotional chord.
“You can't instill anything in a child. You're encouraging its development,” Earl Woods said in the video. “But I'll do all sorts of things to mess with him.”
He talks about special tactics he uses to challenge his son's mental strength on the course, such as dropping a bag of clubs just as Tiger is about to take a swing.
In one of his many comeback stories, Nike had his father take off the microphone and create one of the most influential ads of his career. His one-minute commercial explains why his 82-time winning player on the PGA Tour is so special.
The Masters and Tiger Woods’ biggest comeback in history — 2019
Woods has experienced many hardships throughout his career. The Green Jacket winner his five times has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but he always finds a way to get back up again.
This ad shows the peaks and troughs throughout his career.
When he won his fifth Masters and 15th major championship in 2019, it was nothing short of iconic. Nike put together this ad after he won, which also quickly became a classic.
“It's crazy to think that a 43-year-old who has been through all the ups and downs and just won his 15th major, is chasing the same dream as a 3-year-old,” the ad reads.
At the end of the ad, a young Woods is shown saying, “I want to beat Jack Nicklaus.'' And Nike concludes with the slogan, “Just do it.”
Tiger fans will never forget that victory in 2019. It was one of the greatest moments of all time in any sport.
Woods created countless other Nike ads during his 27 years with the brand. But these five encapsulate his entire incredible career and won't be forgotten anytime soon.
Which Nike ad featuring Woods is your favorite?
Savannah Lee Richardson is a golf staff writer for SB Nation's Playing Through.If you want to know more about golf, please follow us. @_PlayingThrough On all major social platforms. You can also follow her on Twitter @SportsGirls and Instagram @savannah_leigh_sports.
