“Absolutely 0 shock” – Fans react to reports of Tiger Woods signing with TaylorMade after Nike split

Fans are unsurprised by the rumors of Tiger Woods signing an apparel deal with TaylorMade after splitting with Nike.

Woods revealed on social media that he was leaving Nike on Monday, January 8. Soon after the announcement, the Daily Mail UK reported that the 15-time major champions could sign a deal with TaylorMade.

The legendary golfer already uses TaylorMade's golf equipment and could possibly endorse their apparel. The media outlet reported that TaylorMade had advertised for hiring people for their 'new apparel division' last month, hinting that they would be investing in golf clothing.

NURCL Golf posted about the possibility of Tiger Woods' potential new apparel brand on its X (formerly Twitter) account. They shared an excerpt from the Daily Mail UK, writing:

"JUST IN: The @DailyMailUK is reporting Tiger Woods could be on the brink of announcing a new clothing partnership with @TaylorMadeGolf: “The company could be gearing up to expand its clothing range after advertising job positions for its 'new apparel division' last month. With a rejuvenated apparel line at its disposal, TaylorMade could launch a move to poach the stars from Nike's seemingly withering golf division, including Woods.” @TWlegion."

Fans jumped to the comments section to highlight the fact that most of Nike's golf ambassadors are working with TaylorMade and that it wouldn't be shocking if Woods joined TM for apparel sponsorship. One fan commented:

"Most Nike athletes are under contract with TM (Korda, Scottie, Rory, Tommy etc) the only ones who really haven’t been were Day, Finau and Koepka. Absolutely 0 shock."

"‘TaylorMade is TigerMade’ - cut me $5M thank youuuuuuu," wrote another fan.

"Basic polo. Baggy pants. TW logo. Rinse and repeat," commented another fan.

"Would be a smart move by TaylorMade still can’t believe no more Nike," commented a fan.

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"Stay Tuned" - TaylorMade hints at a potential deal with Tiger Woods

Woods is set to appear in a recent episode of the Fore Play podcast. The episode will air on Wednesday, January 10. Ahead of its release, Fore Play shared a trailer clip of the episode on its X account with the caption:

"For the first time. Tiger Woods. Fore Play. Tomorrow."

TaylorMade grabbed everyone's attention by resharing the post on its X account. "Stay tuned," they wrote in the caption with a wide-eyed emoji.

The post went viral on the internet and further fueled the speculation that Woods could join TaylorMade after splitting with Nike.