Golf Emperor Tiger Woods Signals Comeback with Golf Video Game

Exclusive Partnership Agreement Signed Between Global Game Company 2K and Golf Video Game

▲Tiger Woods [Image source=AP Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Tiger Woods, the American golf legend who underwent leg surgery after a car rollover accident, is making a comeback not on the field but through a golf video game.

According to AFP on the 16th (local time), Woods has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with 2K, a global game development and distribution company, for a golf video game.

In a statement, Woods said, "I look forward to making my comeback through video games first, and I have found the right partner to make this happen," adding, "I hope to share my expertise and insights while creating the future of golf video games together."

Through this contract, 2K has secured exclusive rights to use Woods' name and likeness in the popular video golf game series 'PGA Tour 2K,' and Woods will participate as a director of the golf video game franchise, taking on an advisory role.

'PGA Tour 2K' is a video game that features actual courses and players from the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of America.

2K has been responsible for the global distribution of 'PGA Tour 2K,' and with the contract with Woods, it also acquired HB Studios, the developer of the game.

Previously, the game company Electronic Arts (EA) signed a 15-year contract with Woods and released the 'Tiger Woods PGA Tour' video game, achieving great success. However, EA ended the contract and parted ways with Woods in 2013 after his reputation declined due to a series of scandals.

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