Tommy Fleetwood breaks silence on Nike split – | Golf News

Golf lovers doing a double-take at the first tee at Spyglass Hill might need puzzled if Tommy Fleetwood had just raided the Pebble Beach Resorts professional store before his spherical – and they’d be spot on.

The world No. 4, previously a Nike athlete, was notably lacking the enduring swoosh worn by PGA Tour heavyweights like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. Instead, he showcased a traditional attire model emblazoned across his chest and went all-in on Pebble Beach merchandise.

Fleetwood, who gained the Tour Championship last yr, donned what appeared just like the $525 Pebble Beach 3D Tour Cashmere navy blue hoodie/jacket that includes a discreet round membership emblem, paired with a coordinating cap, creating one of the most relaxed ensembles ever witnessed from a top-5 global participant.

This week, he revealed that his Nike partnership had quietly lapsed and both events merely “didn’t end up in a place” where he’d keep representing the model in 2026.

“Our contract was ending,” Fleetwood explained. “And it just turned out like we, you know, sort of didn’t end up in a place where I’m wearing Nike stuff this year. Who knows what’s going to happen in the future? But this is cool.

“Like I do not know, like I really feel like I’m a big golf fan. I actually like golf stuff, so it is fairly good to be sporting like Pebble Beach clothes. I imply, my children would completely love this stuff, so I really feel fairly fortunate to have it on.”

When questioned about collecting logos, he grinned and acknowledged his pastime. “I like hats. In normal, my children put on method more golf merchandise than I do, because I have never been in a position to either. But no, I do prefer it,” he added.

Fleetwood began with a 5-under 67 at Spyglass Hill, sharing nineteenth place. His efficiency included birdies on holes 1, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18, alongside bogeys on holes 5 and 12.

He managed a 92-yard shot to 11 ft on No. 10, securing a easy birdie. Fleetwood’s main sponsors stay TaylorMade, BMW, and TAG Heuer.