Tiger Woods showed up at the Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday wearing Swooshes from his head to just short of his toes. The professional golfer — who has been sponsored by Nike since 1996 — practiced on the green in a Nike hat, Nike polo, Nike pants, and, most notably, a pair of FootJoy Premier Series-Packard golf shoes.
It’s unclear why Woods decided not to wear Nike sneakers, although it’s speculated that the switch-up could be due to the car accident last year that severely injured his legs. Prolonged pain could have left Woods searching for more comfortable golfing footwear — but it’s worth questioning why Nike wasn’t able to meet the player’s needs.
