DD staying with Nike?

[BCULAW]

Looks like he may be!

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/s...olfcol1130.html

Can't believe he would be promoting the Sumo if he was planning on playing something else in 5 weeks. Looks like DD is staying with the swoosh!

[dispatch096]

thAts great news for Nike and DD. i am a huge fan of DD and i think he is a great fit for Nike. he's in a bit of a slump, but i think he'll come out of it and play some great golf next year.

[TourPro]

I think DD stays around. Nike is loyal and so is he. He has a lot of good golf ahead of him.

[TM golf guy]

Glad to hear DD will be with them. It was great to see him have some good rounds last year. Hopefully he will come around this year and get things back in order.

[Leftygolfin]

I hate to be mean here as I am a DD fan but why would anyone else really want him? Is there actually another manufacturer that will be offering him the big money to promote their products? He hasnt played respectable PGA golf in some time. Am I the only who has this thought?

[kemau]

I hate to be mean here as I am a DD fan but why would anyone else really want him? Is there actually another manufacturer that will be offering him the big money to promote their products? He hasnt played respectable PGA golf in some time. Am I the only who has this thought?

 

how many golfers during "the tiger years" can claim they were number 1 in the world??? dd can.....dude is only in his low 30s (maybe pushing towards mid) which is far from being done in this sport. i have no doubt he'll find good form once again and get in the mix. give a thought to how many pros on tour still maintain their sponsorships despite VERY poor showings and we all stay to ourselves "how in the world is player x still getting starts at these tournaments?!?!" his body of work is more than respectable to this point

[akap4surf]

congrats to dd, i hope he daly, and couples all have excellent years in 2007!

[adam10]

he has at least 2 years of eligibility left due to his career earnings (one of which he will use in 2007) so Nike knows he will have a presence on tour. Also, I believe Phil Knight or whomever heads up Nike Golf has said for a long time that they will stick with DD and support him no matter what. that is why they never touched his contract when he fell off the earth.

 

we all know he still has the game, its just a matter of getting his desire back and getting some practice in.

 

GO DD!!!!!

[Konklifer]

I hate to be mean here as I am a DD fan but why would anyone else really want him? Is there actually another manufacturer that will be offering him the big money to promote their products? He hasnt played respectable PGA golf in some time. Am I the only who has this thought?

 

My guess is if they renewed or are planning to renew his contract he won't be making the same coin.

[bogeyk]

First, I am a big Duval guy. That must be a hell of a driver if Nike is having him hype it. It looks like a few years back was a bit of foreshadowing. He broke Woods' car window in the garage, and now he shafted the car and is going to tee it up.

[trashhaulinggolfer316]

LMFAO :) :)

[rhersch]

Is there a win in DD 2007? I would love to see it.

[sergizmo]

thAts great news for Nike and DD. i am a huge fan of DD and i think he is a great fit for Nike. he's in a bit of a slump, but i think he'll come out of it and play some great golf next year.

 

A "bit" of a slump!?!?!?! It's been something like 4-5 years.

 

He has the odd good round, but always precedes or follows it up with bad ones. He will never win again on the PGA Tour IMO. The desire and drive is just not there, and his self confidence has been damaged long term.

 

He did help Nike at one time and they are being very loyal in sticking by their man. But let's be honest here, DD doesn't move clubs off the shelf anymore as has been previously said.

[sandy]

More like Nike is staying with David Duval. Where could he go after the last 5 years. Full cudos to Nike for sticking with a pro who is going through some tough times game wise.

[purk4president]

It would be a great continuation despite DD's ongoing struggles!!