First came the rumours, then the more informed speculation. All the while, the manufacturer in question steadfastly replied with a “no comment”.
Now Rory McIlroy’s move to Nike is official – where he will join Tiger Woods, as well as the likes of fellow new recruits Nick Watney, Kyle Stanley, Seung-Yul Noh and Thorbjorn Olesen.
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Rory McIlroy Nike Signing
At a press conference in Abu Dhabi, McIlroy announced that he had signed a multi-year contract, the terms of which were not disclosed.
As expected, McIlroy will play and wear Nike from head to toe. That includes his shoes and clothing as well as all 14 clubs and the ball.
Up until now, McIlroy had played exclusively with Titleist clubs ever since turning professional after the 2007 Walker Cup.
He won his second Major championship last August at the PGA at Kiawah Island, to add to the US Open title he claimed the year before at Congressional.
He also topped the money lists on both the PGA and European Tours last year.
McIlroy, 23, has already been on the winning side of two Ryder Cup teams, though in truth he is yet to show his best form in the team event.
