PGA Tour CEO responds after Callaway, Good Good Golf apologize for ad in which a man shoves a woman to the ground over a driver
A viral golf ad has sparked a backlash, with sponsors pulling out and the PGA Tour CEO weighing in.
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What happened
The PGA Tour is distancing itself from sponsors whose ad depicted a man shoving a woman to the ground. The ad, created by Good Good Golf and sponsored by Callaway, has drawn criticism for its portrayal of domestic violence.
The PGA Tour CEO has called the ad 'concerning', and the Golf Channel has pulled the premiere of 'Big Break' after the title sponsor bailed. The controversy has led to apologies from both Good Good Golf and Callaway.
The PGA Tour has indicated it will avoid sponsors whose content is deemed inappropriate. The ad's intent, described as a joke, has been widely criticized for its poor taste and potential to trivialize serious issues.
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Sources (7)
- Backlash over Good Good Golf ad goes too far as stores pull merchandise, PGA Tour event potentially canceled Fox News · 1d ago
- Dick's, Golf Galaxy pull Good Good items after ad backlash ESPN · 1d ago
- PGA Tour CEO blasts ‘concerning’ Good Good Golf ad that depicted co-founder shoving female golfer onto the ground NBC News · 1d ago
- Golf Channel Pulls ‘Big Break’ Premiere as Title Sponsor Bails Following Controversial Ad The Hollywood Reporter · 1d ago
- PGA Tour to ditch sponsors whose video showed woman being pushed to ground Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Good Good Golf and the high cost of an unfunny joke Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Callaway apologises after golf ad slammed for depicting domestic violence Al Jazeera · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
What was depicted in the controversial golf ad?
The ad showed a man shoving a woman to the ground over a golf driver.
How have the PGA Tour and its partners responded?
The PGA Tour CEO has criticized the ad. The Golf Channel has pulled the premiere of 'Big Break'. Callaway and Good Good Golf have apologized.
What is the PGA Tour's stance on future sponsorships?
The PGA Tour has stated it will avoid sponsors whose content is deemed inappropriate.
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