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Former Nike Exec Tells Early Tales of Tiger Woods and the Swoosh

Former Nike Exec Tells Early Tales of Tiger Woods and the Swoosh

During a 10-year run as president for Nike Golf, Chris Zimmerman had a prime vantage point to witness Woods' dominant rise — and has a few stories to share.

During a 10-year run as president for Nike Golf, Chris Zimmerman had a prime vantage point to witness Woods' dominant rise — and has a few stories to share.

These days, Chris Zimmerman is president/CEO for the NHL's St. Louis Blues. But from 1996-2006, Zimmerman served as president for Nike Golf. Zimmerman talks about Nike's early relationship with the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods' first contract with the brand and other stories. 

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