Nike has launched a new ad spot for Tiger Woods which features the embattled golfer along with the voice of his late father.

The voice of Earl Woods, who died in 2006 and put a golf club in his son’s hand at age 2, is played over a single black-and-white shot of Tiger staring directly into the camera

Video ~ Tiger Woods New Nike Commercial ft. Voice of Earl Woods

“Tiger…I am more prone to be inquisitive, to promote discussion. I want to find out what your thinking was. I want to find out what your feelings are. Did you learn anything?” Earl asks.

Powerful stuff, especially given how significant a role Earl Woods played in Tiger’s life. However, an argument has been made that the ad goes way overboard,? since it uses Earl Woods’ words in a way that he obviously didn’t have direct approval over.

But then again…the ad WAS made with Tiger’s consent and participation, so who better to pass judgment on Tiger than Earl? Hmmm…. that would be a great question if Earl’s audio was actually referring to his son Continue Reading…