Woods on Course to Become the World’s Richest Sportsman

According to recent reports in Forbes Magazine, Tiger Woods will become the first sportsman to pass the $1billion earnings mark by 2010. Last year alone, the world's most famous golfer earned a staggering $115 million, nearly twice that of his nearest rival, David Beckham.

To date, he has amassed over $750 million in endorsements. A vast amount of this has come from sponsors, principally Nike Golf, his brand of choice. Nike earned over $600 million in sales in 2007, thanks largely to Woods, who has become synonymous with the brand since its launch in 1996. Also endorsed by teenage prodigy Michelle Wie, these affiliations have made the Nike Golf range of clubs, bags, shoes and other equipment hugely popular on both sides of the Atlantic.

At just 32, Woods has won an unprecedented 50 tournaments and is close to matching Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major championship wins. Not only is he an extremely talented golfer, he is also a great ambassador for the game. He is the consummate professional and this combined with his mixed ethnicity makes him the ideal role model for young people from all backgrounds.

Experts are predicting, however, that Woods' dominance as the world's top sportsman will be challenged in years to come by the rising star of Formula One, Lewis Hamilton. There are many parallels between the pair, but the racing driver will have his work cut out to match the status of one of sport's biggest heroes.'

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