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Nike Golf signs former No. 1-ranked amateur Chris Williams

Published

11 years ago

Jun 19, 2013

Nike announced today that it has signed the former No. 1-ranked amateur golfer in the world, Chris Williams, to its Nike Golf staff

Williams is making his professional debut this week at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn., the same tournament where former No. 1-ranked amateur Patrick Cantlay shot a 10-under 60 in Round 2 in route to a top 25 finish as an amateur in 2011.

So how did Williams get here?

When you think of the state of Idaho, golf isn’t necessarily top of mind. But that’s where Chris Williams got his start. Fast forward a few years and Williams, 21, found himself on the University of Washington’s golf team, where he was named the PAC 10 and NCAA freshman of the year in 2010. He was also named All-American three times.

This year, as the top-ranked amateur in the world, he received an exemption to play in the U.S. Open (Williams missed the cut after shooting a 75 and 74). But now as he gets ready to turn pro, he will join the Nike Golf staff that includes players like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. He’ll also join forces with the agent of Woods and Cantlay, Mark Steinberg, with whom he has signed a management contract.

Tiger Woods has long been the face of Nike Golf, but it is becoming obvious that Nike wants to make the transition from the a sports company involved in the golf industry to a leading golf company whose parent company just happens to have revenues of more than $24 billion per year.

Williams is using a Nike VR_S Covert Tour driver and Nike VR Pro Combo irons. Click here to see photos of all the clubs in Williams’ bag this week at the Travelers Championship.

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Photos from the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson

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7 days ago

Apr 30, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is on site this week in McKinney, Texas, at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson (FKA the AT&T Byron Nelson).

Last year at TPC Craig Ranch, Jason Day ended a five-year winless streak. J-Day is in the field again, as are Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, and Will Zalatoris.

We have our usual assortment of general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums for your perusal. As always, we’ll continue to add links to additional albums as they make their way to us from the Lone Star State.

Check out links to all our photos below.

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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans

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2 weeks ago

Apr 23, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.

As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.

Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.

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Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage

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3 weeks ago

Apr 16, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is on site this week at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage. Plenty of golfers who competed in the Masters last week will be making the quick turnaround in the Lowcountry of South Carolina as the Heritage is again one of the Tour’s Signature Events.

We have general albums for you to check out, as well as plenty of WITBs — including Justin Thomas and Justin Rose.

We’ll continue to update as more photos flow in from SC.

Check out links to all our photos, below.