No longer make golf bags
The brand announced that it wouldno longer make golf bags,golf clubs,and golf balls. Nike originally got into the golf business selling shoes and tees in 1984. The brand eventually moved on to selling other golf equipment in 1998.

Does Nike have a golf business?

Generally, there is limited technology in the golf business, but Nike began to release certain products that stopped even the staunchest fans in their tracks. For example, the company released several bizarrely shaped metal wood clubs and, at one point, even accidentally released a non-conforming driver.

What is the history of Nike in golf equipment?

Nike was in the golf equipment arena a relatively short time. It began selling golf balls in 1999, and in May 2000, Woods ditched his old wound balata for the new solid-core Nike Tour Accuracy ball. One month later, he annihilated the field by 15 shots in the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.

Who are some of the best golfers wearing Nike gear?

Some of the game’s best players won major championships with Nike gear, including Woods, McIlroy and Wie. Though Nike’s market share in clubs, balls and bags grew slowly but steadily over the years, it never achieved a dominant position in the marketplace.

What makes this golf bag so special?

This bag is made to keep your body feeling good throughout the whole round. Drinks cooler and other innovative pockets maximise space so you can pack everything you need. The durable and water-resistant fabric means this bag can take on any weather and keep your clubs safe.

When did Nike start selling golf balls?

Nike was in the golf equipment arena a relatively short time. It began selling golf balls in 1999, and in May 2000, Woods ditched his old wound balata for the new solid-core Nike Tour Accuracy ball. One month later, he annihilated the field by 15 shots in the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.

Is Steinberg a Nike golfer?

Steinberg declined to reveal which clubmaker he’d first approach, but added: “He’s been a longtime icon of Nike golf and that’s not going to change one ounce. He’ll remain a loyal and enthusiastic icon of Nike.”.

Is Tiger Woods a pro?

Tiger Woods has been Nike Golf’s flagship pro since its in ception. Nike is exiting the clubmaking business. And Tiger Woods’s golf bag is going to have a different look whenever he returns.

Who is on the Nike golf roster?

It remains unclear how this decision will affect Nike’s star-studded roster of golfers, which includes Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Michelle Wie. But Woods, for one, will be moving on.

Is Nike still making golf shoes?

In a 141-word press release, Nike said it will continue forward with its golf shoe and clothing business while partnering with more of the world’s best golfers. However, Nike will be “transitioning” out of equipment.

Who is Bob Parsons?

It’s likely that competing brands will pursue golf’s new free agents, with Woods, McIlroy and Wie chief among them. But Bob Parsons, the billionaire founder of GoDaddy.com who launched his own golf company, Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG), in late 2014 and has since outfitted a handful of Tour pros with his high-end clubs — including two-time major-winner Zach Johnson, U.S. Olympian Gerina Piller and Senior PGA champion Rocco Mediate — says that he won’t be making any hasty decisions.