Tiger Wood - 15 women and sponsors not jumping ship

[Tre]

...sponsors are dropping him left right and centre.

Which sponsors are those? 

As I said early on, the only big company that hasn't made any statements is Accenture and although they're in love with the guy and have most of their own brand identity tied up in Tiger, they're actually a 50-50 to continue their relationship with him, I would say.

They've got a LOT invested in Tiger - I see him in, literally, every single airport - but they also have to have a level of credibility with their customers that other brands don't require.  If they feel that their brand is strong enough now to survive without Tiger, there's a likelihood they would let him go. 

Nike also has a lot invested in Tiger, but as I've said all along, they're not going anywhere.  Gilette doesn't need Tiger to sell razors, but Nike NEEDS Tiger to sell Nike Golf equipment and apparel. 

[Captain Equipoise]

Which sponsors are those? 

As I said early on, the only big company that hasn't made any statements is Accenture and although they're in love with the guy and have most of their own brand identity tied up in Tiger, they're actually a 50-50 to continue their relationship with him, I would say.

They've got a LOT invested in Tiger - I seem in, literally, every single airport - but they also have to have a level of credibility with their customers that other brands don't require.  If they feel that their brand is strong enough now to survive without Tiger, there's a likelihood they would let him go. 

Nike also has a lot invested in Tiger, but as I've said all along, they're not going anywhere.  Gilette doesn't need Tiger to sell razors, but Nike NEEDS Tiger to sell Nike Golf equipment and apparel. 

Gatorade, Gillette

[MuscleMcMannus]

The idiocy of the American consumer.  As if some athlete like Tiger Woods is going to make me go out and buy Gillette, Nike ??  Hero worship in this day and age in the US is stronger than ever.  Unless your 16 years old or younger EVERYONE puts up a front or an image.  Pro atheltes are no different.

[Croatch]

The idiocy of the American consumer.  As if some athlete like Tiger Woods is going to make me go out and buy Gillette, Nike ??  Hero worship in this day and age in the US is stronger than ever.  Unless your 16 years old or younger EVERYONE puts up a front or an image.  Pro atheltes are no different.

That's untrue.  I started using Gillette shaving cream, after this scandal.  I figure, it's not the billions Woods has, but his shaving cream that allows him to wreck wall to wall pussy.

[Thin Lizzy]

He's going to hear some major catcalls when he gets back on the golf course, that is, unless he comes completely clean.  He's going to have to own this 100% and deal with the flak or never play competitive golf again. 

He should come to his next tournament dressed in a Pimp Suit. The levity would ease the tension.

[Tre]

Gatorade, Gillette

I haven't seen any report stating that Gillette is out.

I did some follow-up digging and discovered that Gatorade was actually telling the truth when they said they'd made their decision about Tiger earlier this year, well before the rumors began circulating.

Nike, AT&T, Gillette, Tag Heuer, and the biggie, Accenture, are all still onboard. 

AT&T doesn't need him.  Gillette doesn't need him.  Tag likes him.  Accenture loves him.  Nike NEEDS him. 

[Parker]

I doubt he's gonna be winning any more world titles or PGA cups.. he's going to be heckled and harrassed on every fairway he goes on, pro golfing already has to be hard enough to deal with the regular pressure of people watching, camera's, etc.  imagine 30-40 people constantly shouting demeaning comments at him. There's no way he'll be able to focus or concentrate, at some point he'll break and go postal!

Pro athletes in other arenas have to deal with it. Remember when Jordan was being heckled while he was shooting two at the line? And he did it with his eyes closed. Tiger will be fine.

[Rearden Metal]

seriously, is there any chance he just walks away, keeps half his fortune, and gives the world the finger?

Maybe he just says "My leg hurts, I'm done with golf.  I like to hit 10 new girls a week.  Fck ya if you can't take a joke".

Then he just enjoys his wealth and had fun all day long.  That's the life.  Shit, how many of you would be working your ass off once you made a billion dollars?  I'd be retiring and having fun.

While that may sound nice (it does), it won't happen. He's made close to 2B and he still wants to go out and win. Not much is going to change in my estimation, especially when he blocks out the noise and wins another major (which he will).

[Rearden Metal]

Pro athletes in other arenas have to deal with it. Remember when Jordan was being heckled while he was shooting two at the line? And he did it with his eyes closed. Tiger will be fine.

So true...and like Jordan, Tiger will display why he's the best ever. Namely, inhuman focus and ability.

[lax]

I doubt he's gonna be winning any more world titles or PGA cups.. he's going to be heckled and harrassed on every fairway he goes on, pro golfing already has to be hard enough to deal with the regular pressure of people watching, camera's, etc.  imagine 30-40 people constantly shouting demeaning comments at him. There's no way he'll be able to focus or concentrate, at some point he'll break and go postal!

disagree

look how those assholes reacted to vick last week....like a heroe's welcome just bc the fucker can run with a ball

this pom-pom shakers will embrace him once again

[mwbbuilder]

Or, are they now insisting they are typical "black" men due to their apparent "failing"?

Are they no longer "white like them" just as much when they were popular with better images?

[CalvinH]

He should get Trojan to sponser him

[Heywood]

I wonder how much he has made just playing golf and how much from the endorsements?

I believe golf has earned him less than $100 million, and the endorsments, over $500 million.

[El Diablo Blanco]

I wonder how much he has made just playing golf and how much from the endorsements?

I believe golf has earned him less than $100 million, and the endorsments, over $500 million.

You're so smart.  Tiger has made over a $billion dollars in endorsements and earnings from tourneys.

[Tre]

You're so smart.  Tiger has made over a $billion dollars in endorsements and earnings from tourneys.

But at 6-1, and just 185, he's still a pussy-wrecking twink. 

[uberman09]

funny how nobody cares about the consequences for his kids in the long term.

People have no clue about what's truly important in life, even nowadays.

[The Ugly]

Or, are they now insisting they are typical "black" men due to their apparent "failing"?

Are they no longer "white like them" just as much when they were popular with better images?

When did we assert this? I'll have to review the minutes.

[Wiggs]

This shit has been happening for decades...You crackers are something else...A half negro does well and you ensure everyone knows he's half white or whatever else he or she has in them...They fail or do something bad then they are just black...

[The Ugly]

This shit has been happening for decades...You crackers are something else...A half negro does well and you ensure everyone knows he's half white or whatever else he or she has in them...They fail or do something bad ...

... and you coloreds reclaim them.  

[Mars]

i think their skills are white but failures black

[spinnis]

This shit has been happening for decades...You crackers are something else...A half negro does well and you ensure everyone knows he's half white or whatever else he or she has in them...They fail or do something bad then they are just black...

blacks does the same thing

[Captain Equipoise]

This shit has been happening for decades...You crackers are something else...A half negro does well and you ensure everyone knows he's half white or whatever else he or she has in them...They fail or do something bad then they are just black...

No no, they're all black...trust me, whites aren't genetically such fuck ups.

And for the record tiger was NEVER half white, his mom's asian.

Just keepin' it real.

[Kwon]

Actually, more people can relate to Tiger now after this incident (everyone of us that are cheating around with 15 women), showing that he is also human.

[emn1964]

seriously, is there any chance he just walks away, keeps half his fortune, and gives the world the finger?

Maybe he just says "My leg hurts, I'm done with golf.  I like to hit 10 new girls a week.  Fck ya if you can't take a joke".

Then he just enjoys his wealth and had fun all day long.  That's the life.  Shit, how many of you would be working your ass off once you made a billion dollars?  I'd be retiring and having fun.

Guys at his level have an ego that is all consuming.  So, he won't be able to walk away from golf.  He will always have to prove that he is better than the next guy (and he probably is).

[Captain Equipoise]

Pro athletes in other arenas have to deal with it. Remember when Jordan was being heckled while he was shooting two at the line? And he did it with his eyes closed. Tiger will be fine.

True but I would say golf is much more of a concentration game then b-ball... I'm not just talking out my ass, I grew up on basketball courts and have tried golf a few times in the last few years, plus in basketball, players are used to pack arena's and fans screaming their heads off..golf is usually a more quiet, concentrated game.

Good assesment a few posts up in regards to his sponsors, Nike does need him.. Gilette and AT & T couldn't care less....