A job posting on LinkedIn might need given the largest clue but as to who Tiger Woods’ subsequent attire associate shall be.
Topgolf, a US-based firm with hi-tech driving ranges the world over, posted a job itemizing on LinkedIn titled “International Head of Golf Footwear and Attire” simply days after Woods confirmed he was ending his partnership with Nike.
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As with every job providing, candidates might want to maintain sure {qualifications} that make them an acceptable candidate.
Nevertheless, within the case of Topgolf’s itemizing, the very strict {qualifications} imply there is just one one that is certified for the job: Woods.
A number of the {qualifications} included beginning golf earlier than the age of 5, wants at least 82 Tour victories, will need to have lead the World Golf rankings for at the least 281 consecutive weeks or extra as “ideally” 163 high 5 finishes.
Regardless of Woods being the one particular person who meets these {qualifications}, it didn’t cease 388 extremely formidable but vastly underqualified candidates from making use of for the function.
Topgolf are additionally not accepting purposes for the emptiness, as per the LinkedIn submit.
In fact, this might simply be a cheeky advertising ploy from Topgolf, who’re valued at $2.71 billion per Macro Developments.
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However given Woods’ current cut up with Nike, it’s definitely a curious job posting and the timing of it furthers the thriller.
Though Woods didn’t point out if he had one other sponsor lined up, he did point out he would be capable to reveal particulars about “one other chapter” at subsequent month’s Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.
Woods confirmed his exit from Nike in a press release on social media, bringing an finish to a partnership which earned the sporting legend roughly $AUD745 million over 27 years.
“Over 27 years in the past, I used to be lucky to start out a partnership with some of the iconic manufacturers on the planet,” Woods stated.
“The times since have been full of so many superb moments and recollections, if I began naming them, I might go on ceaselessly.
“(Former Nike CEO) Phil Knight’s ardour and imaginative and prescient introduced this Nike and Nike Golf partnership collectively and I need to personally thank him, together with the Nike workers and unbelievable athletes I’ve had the pleasure of working with alongside the way in which.”