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Sandy City removes Callaway gear from River Oaks after viral ad backlash

Sandy City officials announced the removal of all Callaway merchandise from the city-owned River Oaks Golf Course following a controversial advertisement. The ad, produced by golf media company Good Good in partnership with Callaway, depicted a man pushing a woman to the ground. The city cited a commitment to inclusive public spaces for the decision, while Callaway ended its partnership with Good Good and pledged donations to anti-violence organizations. The incident has also led to the cancellation of a Golf Channel series and uncertainty surrounding a PGA Tour event.

via FOX 13 News Utah|

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Sandy City Drops Callaway Gear After Viral Ad Depicts Violence Against Women

Sandy City, Utah, is removing Callaway Golf merchandise from its municipal River Oaks Golf Course pro shop following a controversial advertisement that depicted violence against a woman. The ad, produced by Good Good Golf and approved by Callaway, showed a male co-founder shoving a female golfer to the ground. While Callaway has ended its partnership with Good Good and pledged $1 million to anti-violence organizations, local officials are choosing to replace the brand with women-owned businesses to ensure public spaces remain welcoming. The incident has triggered a broader crisis in the golf industry, involving lost sponsorships, retailer boycotts, and internal leadership changes at Good Good.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

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