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Good Good Golf Drama Explained as Advert Sparks Lost Deals, Pulled Products

Good Good Golf Drama Explained as Advert Sparks Lost Deals, Pulled Products

Summary

Good Good Golf released an advertisement showing a man pushing a woman to the ground, which caused criticism for making light of violence against women. The company apologized, removed the ad, and lost partnerships, including with golf club maker Callaway and a PGA Tour event.

Key Facts

  • The controversial ad showed a male co-founder shoving a female golfer to prevent her from touching his golf club.
  • Good Good Golf removed the ad and apologized, saying it did not reflect their values.
  • Callaway ended its partnership with Good Good Golf and apologized for approving the ad.
  • The PGA Tour condemned the ad and Good Good Golf withdrew sponsorship from a November event.
  • The ad’s inspiration was said to be from a horror film about obsession, according to the company’s co-founder.
  • Good Good Golf has over 2 million YouTube subscribers and aims to make golf more inclusive.
  • The backlash included criticism from veterans, industry professionals, and the PGA Tour CEO.
  • Callaway pledged $1 million to organizations preventing violence against women following the controversy.
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