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Old January 4th, 2008, 09:47 AM
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Rory and Nike
Why did Nike drop him, anybody know? Does tiger have that much pull?
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Old January 4th, 2008, 11:03 AM
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Re: Rory and Nike
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...
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Old January 4th, 2008, 12:17 PM
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I wonder if Nike just said..."This guy is a pompous gluteus maximus, get him out"...

You never know
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Old January 4th, 2008, 01:23 PM
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More likely to be down to the negative publicity he attracts.
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Old January 4th, 2008, 03:11 PM
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I noticed Rory sporting that Adams Golf hat yesterday so I looked on the Adams website and Rory is now an Adams Tour player. That may be old news but I just noticed it. What's funny is that Adams just signed Aaron Baddedley who is a devout Christian who leads bible study groups on tour and then sign Rory - talk about a major contrast! I wonder how Badds would talk about Rory at a sponsorship function!
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Old January 4th, 2008, 03:27 PM
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Here's the press release for Rory signing with Adams:

http://www.b2i.us/profiles/investor/...&ID=22888&m=rl
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Old January 4th, 2008, 03:43 PM
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So what Rory really said to Nike and Eldrick was,

" The heck with you guys! I'm sick of playing inferior equipment! I'm outta here! "



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Old January 4th, 2008, 08:33 PM
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While Nike pays Tiger a lot of money to promote its products, it has hardly equated to a huge increase in marketshare.
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I think Tiger might be the only pro playing today that affirmatively makes wholesale sales happen. How many people walk into Sport Authority asking for the same gear that Natalie Gulbis plays ?
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Old January 5th, 2008, 05:24 AM
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While Nike pays Tiger a lot of money to promote its products, it has hardly equated to a huge increase in marketshare.
<<<

I think Tiger might be the only pro playing today that affirmatively makes wholesale sales happen. How many people walk into Sport Authority asking for the same gear that Natalie Gulbis plays ?
If I wore skirts I might.

Then again, sometimes my playing partners suggest it might be a good idea if I did wear a skirt.

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Old January 5th, 2008, 06:32 AM
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On the same vein Steve Flesch will be joining the Srixon playing staff.
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More likely to be down to the negative publicity he attracts.

^ exactly
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I noticed Rory sporting that Adams Golf hat yesterday so I looked on the Adams website and Rory is now an Adams Tour player. That may be old news but I just noticed it. What's funny is that Adams just signed Aaron Baddedley who is a devout Christian who leads bible study groups on tour and then sign Rory - talk about a major contrast! I wonder how Badds would talk about Rory at a sponsorship function!
Hahahahahah that is a really good point. I did a real "lol" when I read that!

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Old January 16th, 2008, 02:05 AM
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I think he's better off playing ADAMS stuff anyway.
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Old January 16th, 2008, 12:24 PM
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By the looks of things Rory is better off without them............
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