Several players who endorse Nike Golf expressed their disappointment in the company abandoning future production of equipment.
Michelle Wie released a statement on Thursday, saying, “I’m disappointed to hear the news. Nike equipment has been in the bag for some of my greatest moments in golf. More than anything, I appreciate the incredible people on the equipment side who have always helped me in every way possible.”
Here are some social media reaction from Nike Golf players:
Couldn’t play w/o clubs, balls & bag or men & woman dedicated to them. Grateful for their hard work & innovation from an amazing @Nike team
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) August 4, 2016
It's because of these people we put the wound ball into extinction. They helped me win grand slam.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) August 4, 2016
Sad for @nikegolf employees that worked so hard and made genuinely great golf equipment. Your support will always be appreciated #TeamNike
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) August 4, 2016
My thoughts are with my great friends at Nike who have lost jobs this day. That was my first thought when I heard the news. #nikefamily
— Tony Finau Golf (@tonyfinaugolf) August 4, 2016
As a Nike athlete I am really sad to hear about this. I love a lot of their products and hope they will be back. https://t.co/0nOVTHLrQq
— Jhonattan Vegas (@JhonattanVegas) August 3, 2016
Sad to hear about those @nikegolf who lost jobs today. #family
— Kevin Chappell (@Kevin_Chappell) August 3, 2016
So sorry to hear the news about @nikegolf .I had a great 10 yr run w/them and some of the finest techs and reps in the biz losing jobs. SAD
— John Cook (@johncookgolf) August 4, 2016
Tough to hear about the decision with @nikegolf. Cant thank the R&D team & all involved enough for their part in my career so far #justdoit
— Ryan Ruffels (@RRuffels) August 4, 2016
— Carly Booth (@CarlyBooth92) August 4, 2016