Callaway Golf's apology for ad showing woman being shoved to the ground exposes a major industry blind spot
The viral ad shows a male golfer pushing a female golfer to the ground. Since 2019, women and girls made up nearly 60% of net golfer growth.

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The viral ad shows a male golfer pushing a female golfer to the ground. Since 2019, women and girls made up nearly 60% of net golfer growth.
The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.

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