Tiger Woods Makes Statement ahead of PGA Championship
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The legendary Tiger Woods may not be in the field for the PGA Championship, but his presence will still be felt during the week. His golf clothing brand, Sun Day Red, has launched a new collection to commemorate this important event.
It is the Carolina Collection, the brand's sixth collection to date. According to the press release announcing the news, the collection was inspired by the "pristine" landscape and prestigious championship heritage of the Carolinas, with designs incorporating insights from Wood's experience competing at the highest level.
"The Carolina Collection represents our celebration of a region with deep golfing heritage and a tournament that truly tests every aspect of a player's game," said Caje Moye, Sun Day Red's Senior Creative Director.
"We've created pieces that reflect Charlotte's quintessential southern charm—pristine whites, refreshing blues, and soft mint tones—while maintaining our commitment to technical excellence and performance in varied conditions."
Tiger Woods looks on during the trophy ceremony after the final round of The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 16, 2025 in La Jolla, California.
Tiger Woods looks on during the trophy ceremony after the final round of The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 16, 2025 in La Jolla, California.The Carolina collection includes polos, pants, footwear and headwear in predominantly light colors with pastel accents. Polo shirts start at $115, while pants are priced at $165, golf shoes at $250 and caps at $48.
The press release also revealed that the brand ambassador, Karl Vilips, will be wearing "key pieces" from the Carolina Collection during the PGA Championship. Vilips signed with the brand a few months ago and has already won his first PGA Tour event, the Puerto Rico Open.
The 2025 PGA Championship will start Thursday at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a venue that has seen plenty of success for Woods, who won the 2007 Wachovia Championship (later the Wells Fargo Championship and now the Truist Championship) there.
Woods has played in six other editions of that event at Quail Hollow, finishing in the top 10 twice.
To compete in Charlotte, NC, you have to see opportunities where others see obstacles. The Carolina Collection is infused with performance insights from Tiger himself, designed for peak performance when the stakes are highest. #SunDayRed pic.twitter.com/B2DMAV3ZF9 — SUN DAY RED (@SunDayRed) May 12, 2025
The 15-time major winner has won the PGA Championship four times (1999, 2000, 2006 and 2007). He is one of only two players to successfully defend his title in the stroke-play era (Brooks Koepka, 2018, 2019) and the only one to do so twice.
Woods suffered a torn Achilles tendon in March, forcing him to undergo surgery. This injury means his exit from competitive golf until at least the beginning of the 2026 season.
The 49-year-old legend played just five official tournaments in 2024, making one cut (the Masters). However, he also played the PNC Championship with his son Charlie in December, where they finished second after losing in the playoff to Bernhard Langer and his son Jason.
In 2025, Woods was scheduled to make his competitive start at the Genesis Invitational, but the sudden death of his mother caused him to withdraw from the event.
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