No. 2 Pettersen signs with Nike Golf
GOLFWEEK STAFFNike Golf has boosted its 2008 LPGA presence with the addition of Suzann Pettersen, who recently moved to No. 2 in the Rolex World Rankings. Pettersen signed a multiyear agreement and will represent Nike Golf in clubs, balls, bag, footwear and glove.
Her bag will consist of the SasQuatch Sumo driver, SasQuatch 2 3 wood (15 degrees), Sumo hybrids (18 and 21 degrees), SV Tour wedges (54 and 60 degrees) and the Ignite 001 putter.
Last year Pettersen played with TaylorMade clubs and a Ping Doc 15 Putter she borrowed from her pro-am partner at the McDonald’s LPGA Championship. She previously played a Titleist Pro V1 ball and glove and wore FootJoy shoes. Nike officials say Pettersen eventually will wear their apparel but is under a clothing contract with Peak Performance.
The addition of Pettersen to Nike’s LPGA roster serves as a reminder of Michelle Wie’s recent setbacks. With Wie and Grace Park struggling to find their games, Nike went after a player who can produce immediately. Pettersen won five times last season, including her first major championship, and has plenty of firepower.
“To be associated with a powerful global brand such as Nike is an athlete’s dream,” said Pettersen, who, along with Paige Mackenzie and Ashleigh Simon, brings Nike Golf’s list of LPGA players to five.
Posted: 1/8/2008
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