NEW YORK : Tiger Woods estimated endorsements for 2010 are value $22 million less than last year, according to Sports Illustrated’s yearly analysis of the highest-earning American athletes.
Woods is still No. 1 on the list, as he has been for the rankings in seven years. But his estimated total earnings of more than $90 million are updown 30 percent from nearly $128 million two years ago.Rival Phil Mickelson is again No. 2 position with total earnings of more than $61 million. His estimated endorsement profits is $52 million, compared with $70 million for Woods.