Every sport has an athlete that has a hold over it like no other. In the golf world, unsurprisingly, that athlete is Tiger Woods. The golf legend has a huge fan base. He’s inspired millions throughout his career and continues to do so every day. Woods’ name has become synonymous with golf over the years, and many have capitalized on that, including his old gaming partner EA and his current partner 2K. They’ve launched many games with his face over the years, and recently, Woods promoted the most recent one, sending the golf world into a frenzy.
The only way to play as me, and my friends, is in PGA TOUR 2K23, available now. #team2k pic.twitter.com/5lwCJ73o4v
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) January 20, 2023
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Woods has been the face of golf for decades now. And his face on the cover of golf games is frequently the game’s driving point. Many fans can’t wait to play their beloved character.
The golf world reacts to Woods’ latest promotion
Recently, Woods took to Twitter to post about the latest golf game in which he’s available to play as a character. He wrote, “The only way to play as me, and my friends, is in PGA TOUR 2K23, available now.” “#team2k”
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Many fans responded, saying they were eager to play it, and one even said he wasn’t able to put it down ever since he started playing. Another commented, “Dont even own a xbox or ps4 but I need this.”
Absolutely love 2K23! It’s great to finally play as Tiger again!
— Blake Johnson (@KOTORevan93) January 20, 2023
Dont even own a xbox or ps4 but I need this
— AJ (@AJHranek) January 20, 2023
I got this game for Xmas. I have a real problem with putting it down! ⛳️👊🏿
— Mfms314-DC🌊🌊🌊♓️🏌️😎🐕 (@314MFMS) January 20, 2023
Other fans took the golf legends’ tweet as a clap back at EA for their rival game, “EA SPORTS PGA TOUR.” EA had just yesterday dropped info about their new game, and many fans suggested this was Woods’ and 2K’s way of trying to capture the market. One fan wrote, “Tiger said don’t you even think about EA Sports.” Another said, “So It’s War Then?”
"So it's war then?"https://t.co/YbeiyNuKbv
— Golf Injury Report (@InjuryReportPGA) January 20, 2023
Tiger said don’t you even think about EA Sports
— Skinny John Daly (@WurmsBurner) January 20, 2023
Sorry to say, but EA have completely nailed it with their new PGA Tour game, coming in March! https://t.co/ewJoFAEQTV
— David Delve (@DavidDelve) January 20, 2023
Even more fans poured in about the rivalry between 2K and EA. One stated that Woods had “top level marketing,” while another wrote, “this ea sports game is going to be so much better.”
But I want to play The Masters, Tiger. That’s it. That’s what we all want.
— Peter (@_pgv_) January 20, 2023
You’re the goat but this ea sports game is going to be so much better
— Boston 4 Miami/Milwaukee 3 (@drunkAI3) January 20, 2023
The other game has Spieth tho
— Danny 🇺🇸 (@KingSheeve) January 20, 2023
This is your response to @EASPORTSPGA 😂😂😂😂 this is some top level marketing here
— Adam Jones (@ajones9er) January 20, 2023
Other fans lashed out at the 15-time major winner, saying they quite disliked the game. One gamer commented, “Tiger, I know you don’t play.. because if you did you’d realize how garbage the game is.” And another said, “Was hoping for better!”
Played for a few days but went back to 2K21. Was hoping for better!
— Kito (@MattKitoski) January 20, 2023
2K for everyone is a problem………
— Ryan E. Bartholomew (@RyanEBartholom1) January 20, 2023
Tiger, I know you don't play.. because if you did you'd realize how garbage the game is that you're the face of. It's a sad sad little game, and its player numbers support that.
— Tyler Thornton (@Thornton4Real) January 20, 2023
Fans have certainly mixed opinions. Do you have one of your own as well?
When did Tiger Woods and EA split up?
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In 1998, Woods and EA partnered up. Since then, 16 games have been launched with the golf legend as the face of the sport. In 2013, the two parties mutually disbanded. Almost a decade later, Woods is now the face of EA’s rival, 2K. Last year, in November, 2K launched the PGA Tour 2K23 golf game, with Woods as the face.
The game includes playable characters like Woods, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and more. EA now has its own PGA Tour game, which features Jordan Spieth and Tony Finau. Their game launches late in March this year.
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The fans are certainly split between the two. Which do you think will be the better game? Let us know in the comments below.