Tiger Woods may no longer have a partnership with Nike, but that doesn't mean his iconic "Sunday Red" look is going anywhere.
The 15-time major champion split from his longtime sports apparel partner earlier this month, ending the relationship that has been around since 1996. As the face of Nike Golf. Woods helped the brand become one of the leaders in the sport, which included the golfer sporting a red polo on Sundays with the Nike swoosh.
You won't find that infamous logo on any more of Woods' apparel. However, fans who thought that his Day 4 look would be going away are in for a treat.
Woods already has had a relationship with TaylorMade for a number of years. When Nike shut down its golf equipment division in 2016, the six-time Masters champion made the switch to TaylorMade clubs.
Now, the company is reportedly in the process of finalizing a new logo that hints that Woods' traditional red apparel is coming back in 2024.
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Here is more to know about Woods' "Sunday Red" look and how TaylorMade is helping keep the look alive.
Is Tiger Woods 'Sunday Red' coming back?
While it is not 100% official, it sure looks like Woods' iconic Sunday look will be back in 2024.
NUCLR Golf reported on Friday that TaylorMade had filed a Lifestyle Ventures LLC trademark for "Sunday Red".
In addition, there is a logo that has been filed that points to a partnership between Woods and a clothing division within the company. It includes an animal print of a tiger and the letters "S R D", which certainly could mean "Sunday Red."
🚨🔴⚫️ #SUNDAY RED — TaylorMade. Tiger Woods. Sunday Red. Coming Soon. (H/t @LIVGolfUpdates) pic.twitter.com/saY0won9C9
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) January 20, 2024
🚨🔴⚫️ TaylorMade Lifestyle Ventures LLC trademark fillings from 01/18/2024 👀. #SundayRed @TWlegion @LIVGolfUpdates pic.twitter.com/KAeijpqLxg
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) January 20, 2024
Neither TaylorMade nor Woods have come out publicly and stated any sort of deal about clothing apparel. However, the filings seem like an early indication that something along those lines is in the works.
Why does Tiger Woods wear red on Sundays?
There are two reasons that Woods has said why he wears red on Sunday.
The first one is simple. Like any other athlete, Woods has his superstitions, and the red look dates back to his college days at Stanford.
"I've worn red ever since my college days basically, or junior golf days — big events on the last day," Woods said. "I just stuck with it out of superstition, and it worked. I just happened to choose a school that actually was red, and we wore red on our final day of events. So it worked out."
The other reason? It's arguably the most compelling argument — his mother.
"I wear red on Sundays because my mom thinks that is my power color," Woods said. "You know, you should always listen to your mom."
Why did Tiger Woods leave Nike?
There were rumblings about a potential breakup between Woods and NIke dating all the way back to the 2023 PNC Championship in mid-December. However, it wasn't until early January that the decision became official.
Woods posted a message On Jan. 8, about his relationship with Nike, stating that he and the sports company would be going their separate ways.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) January 8, 2024
"Over 27 years ago, I was fortunate to start a partnership with one of the most iconic brands in the world. The days since have been filled with so many amazing moments and memories, if I started naming them, I could go on forever. Phil Knight's passion and vision brought this Nike and Nike Golf partnership together and I want to personally thank him, along with the Nike employees and incredible athletes I have had the pleasure of working with along the way.
"People will ask if there is another chapter. Yes, there will certainly be another chapter. See you in LA!"
Nike confirmed the split in an Instagram post later the same day, with the caption on the photo reading, "It was a hell of a round, Tiger."
Nike has reportedly been considering a move to shut down its entire golf division. The sporting company halted making golf equipment in 2016. Since then, Nike has strictly sold golf apparel.
Woods has been using clubs by TaylorMade, which does have an apparel section within the company. However, it is quite limited — for now. With a new relationship forming with Woods, there could be a potential expansion into more clothing lines for the company.