I've read other bulletin boards where others have suggested that Tiger had something to do with Rory no longer being on the payroll at Nike, and I think the idea is absurd. What incentive would he have for getting Rory removed? Rory wearing and using Nike equipment is good exposure, in spite of any ill-feelings between he and Tiger. While Nike pays Tiger a lot of money to promote its products, it has hardly equated to a huge increase in marketshare. They're long-term goals of being the premiere supplier of golf equipment calls for having more than just Tiger carrying the brands flag and dumping Rory over a dispute with Tiger doesn't help them reach their goals.

Just my two cents...