Tiger Woods will have a new sponsor on his bag when he returns to competition, signing an endorsement deal with Denver-based MusclePharm Corp. that could include his own line of nutrition products.
MusclePharm, a performance and lifestyle sports nutrition company, announced on its website Wednesday that the contract includes sponsorship of his golf bag.
“We are excited to work with Tiger to bring more attention to nutritional science and how it can enhance strength and overall athletic performance, and most importantly, fuel athletes safely,” said Brad Pyatt, the chairman and CEO, a former receiver for the Indianapolis Colts.
The deal starts July 1.
When anyone will see the bag remains a mystery.
Woods, 38, has not played since March 9 at Doral, and he had back surgery three weeks later that so far has kept him out of the Masters and the US Open.
Speculation that he might return in time for the British Open has been fueled by news he is able to take a fuller swing.