(CNN) -- Tiger Woods has been clubbed into the long grass by EA Sports after the games manufacturer ended its association with the world's most famous golfer. Woods, 37, won the last of his 14 major titles back in 2008, but this year returned to world No.1 after replacing Rory McIlroy at the top of the rankings. There were 14 editions of the video game bearing his name, which was played by millions of golf fans across the world. Writing on EA's official website, the company's vice-president and general manager Daryl Holt commented: "EA Sports and Tiger Woods have made a mutual decision to end our partnership, which includes Tiger's named PGA Tour golf game. We've always been big fans of Tiger and we wish him continued success in all his future endeavors.
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EA Sports will drop the Tiger Woods name from its next-gen golf games
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There have been 14 editions of the Tiger Woods game
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PR expert believes Woods in unique category when it comes to sponsorship
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EA Sports sold $771 million worth of games with Woods' name on it
"Losing a marquee sponsorship deal says two things: first, he's no longer the force he once was on the golf course; and secondly, @placeholder will no doubt be replacing him with someone else," he said.