Tiger Woods announces he will play with TaylorMade clubs following Nike’s decision to stop making golf equipment

TIGER WOODS has announced he will play with TaylorMade clubs following Nike's decision to stop making golf equipment.

Both Woods and world No2 Rory McIlroy have been forced to switch brands after the US sports giants' withdrawal from the industry.

Woods, 41, tweeted: "After several months of testing and all brands to choose from, the choice is clearly @TaylorMadeGolf. Proud to join the family! -TW"

Woods will use TaylorMade clubs for the first time at this week's Farmers Insurance Open, his first full PGA Tour event since the Wyndham Championship in August 2015.

The former world No1 will play the opening two rounds with new TaylorMade stable-mates Dustin Johnson and Jason Day.

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Woods made his long-awaited return to competitive golf in December after a 16-month absence following back surgery.

He ended the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on a four-under total of 284, finishing 15th out of 17.

Woods used TaylorMade woods at Albany, and has now added irons and wedges to his bag.

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TaylorMade-Adidas president and CEO David Abeles said: "We are thrilled that Tiger has chosen to play TaylorMade.

"His impact on the game of golf is undeniable and we are honoured to have him part of our team."

Woods will use Bridgestone balls and stick with the Scotty Cameron putter which he has used for the majority of his major successes.