Golf's worst kept secret

Rory to be unveiled next Monday in Dubai by Nike

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/08/rory-mcilory-jumeirah-deal-nike

still not confirmed.. lol

http://www.sbnation.com/golf/2013/1/8/3850956/rory-mcilroy-nike-sponsorship-jumeirah-contract

http://www.news.com.au/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-set-to-sign-massive-deal-with-nike/story-fndkztro-1226550807330

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/nike-set-announce-mcilroy-deal-175753150.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/9789090/Rory-McIlroy-ready-to-step-into-the-spotlight-as-the-156m-new-face-of-Nike.html

I guess it's a done deal

I think Nike has done a good job picking up a nice stable of players. Rory will drive a lot of golf sales imo but Noh SY has the appeal to Korea that was vacated with KJ departure from Nike.

This could be the year I build a all Nike bag....

Is he still with Oakley?

Rory will be head to toe all Nike. No more Oakley, no more Jumeirah and......... no more Titleist.

maybe got Oakley golf apparel sales very soon! lol

lewisloh wrote:

Rory will be head to toe all Nike. No more Oakley, no more Jumeirah and......... no more Titleist.

Jumeirah I think maybe still have.....the other 2 definitely no more.

enwee wrote:

lewisloh wrote:

Rory will be head to toe all Nike. No more Oakley, no more Jumeirah and......... no more Titleist.

Jumeirah I think maybe still have.....the other 2 definitely no more.

That one also no more..

I think he is still using his Titleist Scotty putter

Slicer51 wrote:

I think he is still using his Titleist Scotty putter

yea maybe he'll keep that. but think he's comparing that with the nike method.. cos he played a round with 15 clubs - 2 putters

Anybody know why the switch? Titleist 913 cannot make it?
Or Nike gave him more moolah?

Just curious.

Definitely more money from Nike if you ask me. At their level, I think it doesn't really matter what brand of clubs they use. Highest bidder wins.

whistler wrote:

Definitely more money from Nike if you ask me. At their level, I think it doesn't really matter what brand of clubs they use. Highest bidder wins.

hahaha...agreed
When rory was young n nt famous, he just wanna a gd equip tat he can played gd golf n b top of every tourney. Love fr e sport.
Now, he ll simply say "Show me e money, i ve a beautiful gf to feed hor!"

mrkatsucurry wrote:

Anybody know why the switch? Titleist 913 cannot make it?
Or Nike gave him more moolah?

Just curious.

Simply because Nike made an offer to him that no man in his right mind would reject ...

This is why rory went over to Nike.

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Rory McIlroy is now with Nike — from head to toe.

In an elaborate, high-tech ceremony Monday at the Fairmont Hotel in Abu Dhabi, Nike officially welcomed the world's No. 1 player into its family of golfers. McIlroy signed a multiyear deal with the company and the famous Swoosh will be found on his clubs, ball, footwear, glove, apparel, headwear and accessories.

"I've always associated Nike with the best," McIlroy said at the announcement. "Growing up, whether it was golf, tennis, football, the best athletes were with Nike. I've watched Tiger Woods make history with Nike, and Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. Now I want to create my own history with Nike.

" … Nike is a company and a brand that really resonates with me. It's young. It's athletic. It's innovative. They are committed to being the best."

Terms of the deal were not released, but several reports have said it is in the neighborhood of $200 million to $250 million over 10 years. If the deal with Nike is confirmed at $250 million, it would be the most lucrative endorsement ever negotiated in golf.

Dammit shoulder picked up golf when I was 3.

Piano lessons? Bleh...

Now it's official!
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-21008399

http://m.espn.go.com/golf/story?storyId=8842623