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Callaway Golf has severed ties with Good Good Golf after a viral ad depicting a man violently pushing a woman over a golf driver sparked outrage, prompting Callaway to donate $1 million to anti-violence organizations. Good Good Golf also stepped away from sponsoring a PGA Tour event, citing the need to rebuild trust and focus on internal culture. The ad, intended as a horror-movie-inspired joke about golf obsession, backfired badly — co-founder apologized, calling it a “terrible ad” and “dumb concept.” Both companies issued statements, with Callaway launching investigations into their approval processes. The incident underscores the growing power of YouTube creators in golf — Good Good Golf rose from a channel to a funded brand — reminding everyone that massive reach comes with serious responsibility.

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