The confusion over Tiger Woods’ shoes at The Masters, explained

Tiger’s shoes don’t have a swoosh on them. What gives?

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By now you may have heard Tiger Woods intends to tee it up at The Masters this week, barely a year after a single-car accident left the iconic golfer with severe damage to his right leg.

You may have also seen a lot of people making a big deal over the fact that Woods has been spotted wearing non-Nike shoes while practicing in Augusta this week.

Here’s why that’s a hot topic.