November 15, 2012

Agent: 5-Hour Energy Wanted Furyk For "Family-Man" Persona, Not For His Kinetic Acting Presence

November 15, 2012/ Geoff Shackelford

Alan Bastable follows up with Jim Furyk's agent following a New York Times report of health issues initiated by the 5-hour Energy drink that has become synonymous with the veteran pro.

Witlieb would not reveal how much his client is paid to endorse the supplement, but he did say, "Lord knows this deal was out there for everyone." According to Witlieb, the company also considered signing Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson, or Gary Woodland, but settled on Furyk because of his "family-man" persona.

The ad, in case you were just released from Guantanamo Bay:

Geoff Shackelford

Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning Drive, is co-host of The Ringer's ShackHouse is the author of eleven books.