13th January Newsletter 2025

Author

TJ Biggs
January 13, 2025

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The year is in full swing now. TGL kicked off, the Sony Open was a bash, and the Team Cup was a great warm-up for the Europeans for the Ryder Cup later in the year.

The Champions Tour and Sunshine Tour also kick off this week giving us plenty to watch. Some great news regarding the Creator Classic, and Puma throw a spanner in the works and file a lawsuit against Sun Day Red.

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RESULTS
Weekly Results From Around The World

PGA Tour: Sony Open - Nick Taylor | -16
DP World Tour: Team Cup - Britain & Ireland | 17-8

NEWS
Short News Snippets From Around The World

King Tiger. Tiger Woods claimed the $10M top spot in the PGA Tour's final Player Impact Program (PIP) despite playing only five events in 2024. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy followed in second and third. The PIP, rewarding player influence, is succeeded by a $100M Player Equity Program in 2025. I am not surprised that they are stopping this. I doesn’t really make sense to me.

Trevor Takes Over The Reigns. Trevor Immelman, 2008 Masters champion, will become OWGR Chairman on April 10, 2025, succeeding Peter Dawson. Immelman, a South African golf icon and CBS lead analyst, aims to uphold OWGR's mission. OWGR announced new points distribution for low-field tournaments and the inclusion of Taiwan’s PGA Tour in 2025 rankings.

See You In Court. Puma has filed a lawsuit claiming Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red logo resembles its iconic leaping cat design, citing potential consumer confusion. This follows a similar suit by Tigeraire. Woods’ brand, launched in 2024, represents his 15 major wins. TaylorMade, which owns Sun Day Red, expressed confidence in its trademarks.

Creator Classic. The Creator Classic, featuring YouTube golfers, expands to three PGA Tour events in 2025: the Players Championship, Truist Championship, and Tour Championship. The 2024 debut drew 2.6 million YouTube views and 60 million social media impressions. PGA Tour embraces YouTube golf to innovate, engage fans, and boost audience growth.

TGL Is A Hit. The TGL’s debut on ESPN averaged 919,000 viewers, surpassing expectations and outperforming its lead-in basketball game. While promising, long-term success depends on sustained audience growth beyond the novelty of week one. With Tiger Woods’ participation this week and potential NFL Wild Card synergy, future ratings will clarify the league’s trajectory.

Wild Fire. Sahith Theegala has pledged to raise funds for Los Angeles fire relief by donating $100 per birdie and $250 per eagle through the PGA Tour’s West Coast swing. Fires have devastated over 35,000 acres, with evacuation zones including Riviera Country Club, host of The Genesis Invitational in February. He made 15 birdies this week. Let’s hope more players get behind this.

Article
PUMA vs SUN DAY RED

Puma Files Lawsuit Against Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red Logo

In a high-profile legal battle, Puma has filed a lawsuit against Tiger Woods' golf apparel brand, Sun Day Red, alleging that its logo infringes on Puma's long-established “Leaping Cat” trademark. According to Puma’s filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the Sun Day Red logo’s depiction of a leaping tiger with 15 stripes—a nod to Woods’ major championship wins—bears a “confusing similarity” to Puma’s iconic feline design.

This legal action follows a separate lawsuit from Tigeraire, another brand accusing Sun Day Red of copying its tiger-themed branding. While Tigeraire's case remains unresolved, Puma’s filing underscores a deeper concern about brand identity and consumer confusion in a competitive market.

TaylorMade, which owns Sun Day Red, has defended the logo, stating confidence in its trademarks and dismissing the claims as baseless. Woods introduced the brand in 2024 after parting ways with Nike, explaining that the logo symbolizes his career milestones.

Analysis and Opinion

Puma’s claim hinges on the argument that the logos are “confusingly similar” and could mislead consumers. However, the outcome may depend on whether the court sees Sun Day Red’s tiger design as distinct enough due to its focus on Woods’ personal legacy. Puma’s longstanding logo provides a strong basis for their claim, but TaylorMade’s ability to argue the uniqueness of the tiger’s representation could tilt the case in their favor.

Given the legal complexities and high stakes, this case could result in a settlement to avoid prolonged litigation and public scrutiny.

EVENTS
What Can We Expect From The Upcoming Events

PGA Tour: The American Express - Defending Champion | Nick Dunlap
DP World Tour: Hero Dubai Desert Classic - Defending Champion | Rory McIlroy
Sunshine Tour: Mediclinic Invitational - Defending Champion | Ryan Van Velzen
Champions Tour: Mitsubishi Electric Championship - Defending Champion | Steven Alker
TGL: LAGC vs Jupiter Links GC
LPGA Tour: Tournament of Champions | 30 Jan - 2 Feb
LET Tour: Lalla Meryem Cup | 6 - 8 Feb
Asian Tour: Philippine Open | 23 - 26 Jan

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