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Did Tiger Woods ever use or endorse life-support gummies or similar recovery supplements?
Executive summary
Available reporting shows Tiger Woods has publicly endorsed dietary supplements in the past — most notably a multiyear brand ambassadorship with MusclePharm in 2014 where the company’s logo appeared on his bag and he promoted their products [1] [2]. There is no reliable coverage in the provided sources that Tiger Woods ever used or officially endorsed “life-support gummies” or the specific CBD-branded gummies claiming his name beyond a likely unaffiliated web product page that appears promotional and not from mainstream press [3]; mainstream outlets emphasize sports supplements and medical treatments like PRP rather than gummy products [1] [4].
1. Tiger’s documented supplement endorsement: MusclePharm — a mainstream, but controversial, deal
Tiger Woods signed a notable endorsement deal with MusclePharm in 2014 and became a brand ambassador whose initials/logo appeared on his golf bag and who participated in ads and appearances for the company; The New York Times and Muscle & Fitness reported on this arrangement and on Woods’ stated interest in “fueling your body properly” and normalizing supplement use for athletes [1] [2]. Coverage at the time framed the deal as mainstream sports marketing but also flagged controversy: supplements occupy a gray area in nutrition and sports medicine, and some commentators questioned whether a high‑profile athlete endorsing supplements might draw extra scrutiny from drug-testing regimes [1] [5].
2. No sourced evidence here for “life‑support gummies” or an official CBD gummy endorsement
Among the collected sources, there is a promotional page marketing “Tiger Woods CBD Gummies” that uses his name in the product title [3]. That page is not from major news outlets and reads like direct-to-consumer marketing; the authoritative mainstream reporting in these materials (e.g., The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness) does not document Tiger signing off on or promoting branded CBD gummies or any “life‑support gummy” product [1] [2]. Therefore, available sources do not confirm an official Tiger Woods endorsement of CBD gummies or any “life‑support” gummy supplement beyond the MusclePharm partnership [3] [1].
3. Tiger’s publicly acknowledged medical and recovery treatments are different in nature
Mainstream reporting about Woods’ medical history and recovery focuses on surgeries, platelet‑rich plasma (PRP) therapy, and his rehabilitation process after serious injuries [4] [6] [7]. For example, his disclosure of PRP treatments in 2010 was covered by ABC News, and recent coverage centers on surgical recoveries and fitness regimens rather than over‑the‑counter gummy supplements [4] [6]. Those reports suggest his recovery strategy has included medical procedures and a focus on fitness and nutrition, not documented endorsements of gummy recovery products [4] [7].
4. Why the CBD/gummy product page is suspicious as evidence of endorsement
The “Tiger Woods CBD Gummies” page is promotional and contains standard supplement-sales language (safety claims, testimonials, “guarantee”) but lacks citation to mainstream outlets or a recognized announcement of an official licensing deal [3]. Given that legitimate celebrity endorsements usually generate press coverage in outlets like The New York Times or Muscle & Fitness (which documented MusclePharm), the absence of such corroboration in the provided reporting suggests the gummy page may be unaffiliated or at minimum not widely reported [1] [2] [3].
5. Multiple viewpoints and limitations in the record
Mainstream sources agree Woods has associated with supplement companies (MusclePharm) and has used or disclosed certain medical therapies (PRP) [1] [4]. Some commentary (e.g., Bleacher Report) questioned the optics and implications of supplement endorsements for elite athletes, raising concerns about drug testing and stigma [5]. However, available sources do not discuss CBD gummy endorsements or any product labeled “life‑support gummies” as an official Tiger Woods partnership; available sources do not mention a licensing deal for such gummies beyond the marketing page [3].
6. Bottom line for someone trying to verify a claim
If you’ve seen a product marketed as “Tiger Woods” gummies, treat that claim skeptically: mainstream, reputable reporting documents his MusclePharm ambassadorship [1] [2] and his medical treatments like PRP [4] but does not corroborate an official endorsement of CBD or “life‑support” gummy supplements; the only direct reference in the provided set is a commercial product page that is not backed by mainstream press [3]. For a definitive endorsement claim, look for confirmation from mainstream outlets or a formal announcement from Woods’ representatives; such confirmation is not found in the sources supplied here [1] [3].