Tiger Woods to Talk to Golf Fans Live on May 12, 2009
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 7, 2009--
Nike Golf (NYSE:NKE) athlete Tiger Woods will be the focal point of a
national Nike Golf consumer experience whereby golf fans will be able to
tune in live to www.nikegolf.com
as Woods provides his insights on how he approaches the game, golf
equipment and other topics of interest.
Through the power of the Internet, Nike Golf will be connecting Woods
with consumers all over the world in real time. From 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT
on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, “Tiger Web Talkback” will feature Woods
talking live to consumers in eight different cities in the U.S. from
Orlando, Florida. For those golf fans who cannot be at any of these
locations, they can watch this hour-long discussion live on www.nikegolf.com.
“I enjoy an opportunity to speak directly to golf fans. It’s cool to be
able to do it through the cutting-edge technology of the web,” said
Woods. “We are going to have a fun time and I look forward to sharing my
views about different facets of the game,” said Woods.
“Tiger Web Talkback” is one part of a Nike Golf full-day consumer
experience that will take place at eight stores in the U.S. In each of
the eight locations, Nike Golf will be conducting equipment demos, long
drive contests, footwear try-ons and in-store special offers. In
addition to “Tiger Web Talkback,” consumers will also be able to hit
Nike’s new adjustable driver, the SQ DYMO STR8-FIT.
“This is going to be a unique experience for consumers to interlace with
our brand, to be inspired by Tiger, and to ignite their passion for
golf,” said Mike Francis, U.S. General Manager of Nike Golf. “We are
able to do this on a broad-reaching scale around the globe by taking
advantage of the real-time, cutting-edge technology available today on
the web.”
The eight stores are:
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Dicks Sporting Goods – Washington, D.C.
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Edwin Watts Golf – Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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Evanston Country Club – Skokie, Illinois
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Golfsmith – Houston, Texas
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Golf Galaxy – Woodbury, Minnesota
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Haggin Oaks – Sacramento, California
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Harbor Links – Port Washington, New York
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Presidio Golf Course – San Francisco, California
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Source: Nike Golf
Nike Golf
Beth Gast, 503-532-8852
beth.gast@nike.com
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