Nike Golf execs have "unveiled their next-generation"
Tiger Woods Collection, "redesigned their basics business
and expanded their women's collection," according to GOLF
WORLD BUSINESS. The company also "plans to open 100 in-
store retail" shops over the next year and "expand its
green-grass base from 1,000 to 6,000 accounts." The Woods
Collection, "to be distributed at high-end on- and off-
course" golf shops, consists of two lines, the Suburbia --
scheduled for a December release -- and the Club Marina --
March 2001. Both lines "comprise elegant and classic styles
mixed in with a few fashion pieces," and "one key
introduction" is Woods' "trademark red shirt." A shield
logo will be featured on the "high-end Tiger product."
Meanwhile, Nike is "putting resources behind its women's
business and hopes to double sales in the next year." The
"yet-to-be-named" collection, which "mixes golf basics with
fashion pieces for an authentic sportswear look," will be
shipped in December and March (GOLF WORLD BUSINESS, 6/29).
CHIPS & PUTTS: GOLF reports that MacGregor Golf signed
Constantino Rocca to an endorsement deal, under which Rocca
will play the company's clubs, wear its logo on his sleeve
and use its staff bag (GOLF, 6/29)....Dallas-based Sport
Supply Group has signed an agreement to become the exclusive
distributor of The Antigua Group's branded products to
institutions. Antigua is the official apparel brand of the
NBC golf telecast team, and is also worn by PGA Tour and
LPGA Tour players. Antigua is also an official licensee of
the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB (Sport Supply Group).
