Tiger Woods received death threats after signing his first Nike deal

Tiger Woods'received DEATH THREATS' after inking first $40m Nike deal. Woods inked a five-year deal when he was 20 years old in 1996 - the first of a 27-year partnership. However, it appears not all of the golfing world was ready to witness one of the greatest to play the game.

Tiger Woods' 'unique' first Nike deal revealed by ex-agent Norton. Norton was the architect of the most infamous partnership in golf. Norton represented Woods along with a number of the game's biggest names, including the likes of Rory McIlroy and Jimmy Fallon.