Goosen, Singh Join Forces To Trademark “Big Five”

Early 2000’s golf stars Retief Goosen and Vijay Singh have joined forces to trademark “Big Five” in case golf’s youth movement expands to a quintet of talent. Singh has previously trademarked “Big Four” and is preparing to sue over its unauthorized usage.

“I was in the Big Four and then it became the Big Five briefly when Retief almost won at Southern Hills,”  Singh said in a statement. “We’re just concerned that our legacy will be tarnished if Rickie Fowler wins a major and creates unanimous Big Four status, or if another player comes in and forces a Big Five situation. Or something like that.”

Goosen, speaking from attorney Donny Brook's office, says he was thrilled that Vijay remembered the brief “Big Five” days. Though he said he would like to see the “Big Five” trademark fight joined by Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods to ensure that “our generation” can “cover all our bets” should someone like Chris Kirk finally realize his gifts.

“He reminds me a lot of myself,” says Goosen. “That win in the ’14 Nelson was something to behold.”

Kirk’s Georgia teammate Brendon Todd won the 2014 Nelson.

A registered trademark would require the (®) symbol on all future uses of the term if registered with the national trademark office.  Any usage on printed materials would force the payment of royalties if used in a commercial setting.

Singh says he plans to sue the PGA Tour and other media outlets if they continue to use “Big Four” without paying royalties.

“My case will become very clear if Rickie finally wins a major. And if Justin Thomas wins, then we have the Big Five trademark covered too.”