Rory McIlroy has always been chasing Tiger Woods. In Nike's new ad, we get to see that transformation.
McIlroy, 25, grew up watching Woods as a boy and at one point in time, he even wrote Woods to tell him about his intentions.
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No one can recall the note’s precise wording, but its general thrust, as Brian McIlroy, Rory’s uncle and godfather, paraphrased in an email, put Woods on notice: “I’m coming to get you. This is the beginning. Watch this space.”
Those are strong words from a 9-year-old.
Now, McIlroy is ranked as the No. 1 golfer on the planet as Woods drops out of the Top 100.
The ad is a reminder of the constant tide of greatness, often fueled by one another, from generation to generation.
Where some ads try to pull the heartstrings with a fist of ham, this Nike spot delivers.
Check it out below.
(Source: FTW)