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Timmis · 19 December 2016, 06:27 AM

Was scrolling through my Instagram and noticed Tiger Woods is now being sponsored by Rolex! Looks like he's making his comeback.

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The Joker · 19 December 2016, 06:31 AM

When did this happen

the_Hunter · 19 December 2016, 06:31 AM

He has been sponsored by Rolex for years... I am willing to bet they forgot and were going through some old pics and were like hey this one is cool post that...

Timmis · 19 December 2016, 06:33 AM

I had no idea, I always saw him on advertisements for Tag watches

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THC · 19 December 2016, 07:05 AM

The game (and Rolex) are better with him in it.

RolexPete · 19 December 2016, 07:10 AM

He has been an ambassador for them for years after a short hiatus.

Bluside · 19 December 2016, 07:10 AM

Can't tell on my small screen. Sub?

HogwldFLTR · 19 December 2016, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluside

Can't tell on my small screen. Sub?

It appears so.

GolfPunk · 19 December 2016, 07:17 AM

He was dropped late 2009 by Tag Heuer after his public shaming then moved to rolex not long after.

Boaters · 19 December 2016, 07:20 AM

Good for him

Mugszy27 · 19 December 2016, 07:24 AM

Rolex stuck with him through his marriage challenges. I salute them for that. There is a video out there showing Rolex introducing him to the Sky Dweller - pretty good watch.

WEST HAM ROLEX · 19 December 2016, 07:27 AM

Yes,,he is in the latest Rolex mag issue 6

Advert wearing Sub
But last week, playing in his event...he was wearing the Deepsea

Lemieux66 · 19 December 2016, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugszy27

Rolex stuck with him through his marriage challenges. I salute them for that. There is a video out there showing Rolex introducing him to the Sky Dweller - pretty good watch.

No they didn't, he signed with them in 2011 after Tag dropped him two months prior.

Mugszy27 · 19 December 2016, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemieux66

No they didn't, he signed with them in 2011 after Tag dropped him two months prior.

I'm not sure why it matters. However I remember Rolex latching on to TW while he was still in his marriage challenges.

It's not Jeopardy my friend. It's just a memory for all of us.

strafer_kid · 19 December 2016, 07:36 AM

Still a great ambassador for them!

Lemieux66 · 19 December 2016, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugszy27

I'm not sure why it matters. However I remember Rolex latching on to TW while he was still in his marriage challenges.

It's not Jeopardy my friend. It's just a memory for all of us.

Not sure what you mean by latching onto him, but he didn't sign with Rolex until 2011 in the wake of Tag dropping him.

It was a very astute signing - I bet they were delighted to get him on board!

2ar2c1 · 19 December 2016, 07:45 AM

from the recent tournament:

Mugszy27 · 19 December 2016, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemieux66

Not sure what you mean by latching onto him, but he didn't sign with Rolex until 2011 in the wake of Tag dropping him.

It was a very astute signing - I bet they were delighted to get him on board!

Yes, just as great as Rolex signed on Roger Federer from Maurice LaCroix.

I'm happy to be increasing my post count!

T. Ferguson · 19 December 2016, 07:54 AM

And before Tag he was with Tudor. This is from 1997, shortly after he turned pro:

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JacksonStone · 19 December 2016, 08:15 AM

I always felt Rolex was grabbing TAG's sloppy seconds with the signing. It seems odd for a brand that likes to be synonymous with untarnished excellence.

Mugszy27 · 19 December 2016, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I always felt Rolex was grabbing TAG's sloppy seconds with the signing. It seems odd for a brand that likes to be synonymous with untarnished excellence.

The Sub-lime One · 19 December 2016, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I always felt Rolex was grabbing TAG's sloppy seconds with the signing. It seems odd for a brand that likes to be synonymous with untarnished excellence.

This.

mjclark32 · 19 December 2016, 09:23 AM

The advert is for a 116610, can see a cyclops.
Seems he prefers to wear a dssd, since that's what we always see him wearing around events

bjw · 19 December 2016, 09:33 AM

tiger woods? What a tool. I thought Rolex would want better character with which to be associated.

pol3259 · 19 December 2016, 10:21 AM

I recall a Sports Illustrated article a few years ago just prior to his marital fiasco. He mentioned his biggest priority was ensuring his family would be taken care of financially. At the time he was worth half a billion. Glad to see he could afford to let Rolex give him a Sub.

Rowlf · 19 December 2016, 11:23 AM

Why all the raining on Tiger?

Guy made some mistakes, did everything society has asked him to do to atone for them, and at the end of the day - they were his mistakes, that he has to live with.

Not to go biblical here, but "he that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."

As far as Rolex signing him, good on them. It's an astute move that, in the long run, will only pay dividends for them.

And, if you're a fan of Golf, you know Tiger's made the game far more competitive, given the level of player today: guys that are fitness freaks and can bomb the ball a mile. Unfortunately his success wasn't without carnage in that he had to gut Ernie Els along the way. But that is the price of success, I guess.

Kind Regards,

Ben

japenney · 19 December 2016, 11:27 AM

Whichever person or persons were hired to help "fix" his image back then should write a book. That would be an interesting read. I think the tudor tiger chronographs are cool 👍

JacksonStone · 19 December 2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rowlf

Not to go biblical here, but "he that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."

That is a good philosophy for how one treats his fellow man (or woman), but we're talking about marketing here. The question is, does Tiger Woods enhance Rolex's image, or not? Reasonable minds can differ. You seem to think it's a good fit. I don't.

Mugszy27 · 19 December 2016, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rowlf

Why all the raining on Tiger?

And, if you're a fan of Golf, you know Tiger's made the game far more competitive, given the level of player today: guys that are fitness freaks and can bomb the ball a mile. Unfortunately his success wasn't without carnage in that he had to gut Ernie Els along the way. But that is the price of success, I guess.

tommyhtown · 19 December 2016, 12:31 PM

My wife pointed this out to me as she saw on Instagram this morning. I always thought he was with Tag. I then saw this pic of him with a SubC. Well, go Tiger! You got good taste in watches!

Like him or not, the Tiger era made golf pretty fun to watch. To this day, he still brings attention and money to the game. Heck even his competitors want him back. As Jordan Speith said recently 'Tiger moves the needle.'

19 December 2016, 06:27 AM	#1
Timmis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Tim Location: Michigan Posts: 154	Tiger Woods & Rolex Was scrolling through my Instagram and noticed Tiger Woods is now being sponsored by Rolex! Looks like he's making his comeback. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 December 2016, 06:31 AM	#3
the_Hunter "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Pepsi Posts: 659	He has been sponsored by Rolex for years... I am willing to bet they forgot and were going through some old pics and were like hey this one is cool post that... __________________ Instagram: MR.HGB03

19 December 2016, 07:10 AM	#6
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	He has been an ambassador for them for years after a short hiatus. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

19 December 2016, 07:17 AM	#9
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	He was dropped late 2009 by Tag Heuer after his public shaming then moved to rolex not long after. __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

19 December 2016, 07:45 AM	#17
2ar2c1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in a house Posts: 537	from the recent tournament: Attached Images

19 December 2016, 06:31 AM	#2
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	When did this happen

19 December 2016, 06:33 AM	#4
Timmis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Tim Location: Michigan Posts: 154	I had no idea, I always saw him on advertisements for Tag watches Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 December 2016, 07:05 AM	#5
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	The game (and Rolex) are better with him in it.

19 December 2016, 07:10 AM	#7
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	Can't tell on my small screen. Sub?

19 December 2016, 07:20 AM	#10
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Good for him

19 December 2016, 07:24 AM	#11
Mugszy27 Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: By the beach Watch: The wind blow! Posts: 340	Rolex stuck with him through his marriage challenges. I salute them for that. There is a video out there showing Rolex introducing him to the Sky Dweller - pretty good watch.

19 December 2016, 07:27 AM	#12
WEST HAM ROLEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: London/Asia Watch: GMT LN/SD43/D Blue Posts: 872	Yes,,he is in the latest Rolex mag issue 6 Advert wearing Sub But last week, playing in his event...he was wearing the Deepsea

19 December 2016, 07:36 AM	#15
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Still a great ambassador for them!

19 December 2016, 07:54 AM	#19
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	And before Tag he was with Tudor. This is from 1997, shortly after he turned pro: __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

19 December 2016, 08:15 AM	#20
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	I always felt Rolex was grabbing TAG's sloppy seconds with the signing. It seems odd for a brand that likes to be synonymous with untarnished excellence.

19 December 2016, 09:23 AM	#23
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	The advert is for a 116610, can see a cyclops. Seems he prefers to wear a dssd, since that's what we always see him wearing around events __________________

19 December 2016, 09:33 AM	#24
bjw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 443	tiger woods? What a tool. I thought Rolex would want better character with which to be associated. __________________ 116710 BLNR 16710 COKE Tudor 7922R Tudor 79220N Tudor 79260P Panda "Opinions are like wrist watches, everyone's shows different time from the other. But all believe that theirs is accurate. "

19 December 2016, 10:21 AM	#25
pol3259 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 221	I recall a Sports Illustrated article a few years ago just prior to his marital fiasco. He mentioned his biggest priority was ensuring his family would be taken care of financially. At the time he was worth half a billion. Glad to see he could afford to let Rolex give him a Sub.

19 December 2016, 11:23 AM	#26
Rowlf Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 336	Why all the raining on Tiger? Guy made some mistakes, did everything society has asked him to do to atone for them, and at the end of the day - they were his mistakes, that he has to live with. Not to go biblical here, but "he that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." As far as Rolex signing him, good on them. It's an astute move that, in the long run, will only pay dividends for them. And, if you're a fan of Golf, you know Tiger's made the game far more competitive, given the level of player today: guys that are fitness freaks and can bomb the ball a mile. Unfortunately his success wasn't without carnage in that he had to gut Ernie Els along the way. But that is the price of success, I guess. Kind Regards, Ben

19 December 2016, 11:27 AM	#27
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Whichever person or persons were hired to help "fix" his image back then should write a book. That would be an interesting read. I think the tudor tiger chronographs are cool 👍

19 December 2016, 12:31 PM	#30
tommyhtown "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Texas Watch: BLNR Posts: 74	My wife pointed this out to me as she saw on Instagram this morning. I always thought he was with Tag. I then saw this pic of him with a SubC. Well, go Tiger! You got good taste in watches! Like him or not, the Tiger era made golf pretty fun to watch. To this day, he still brings attention and money to the game. Heck even his competitors want him back. As Jordan Speith said recently 'Tiger moves the needle.'

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