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PGA Tour CEO Condemns Controversial Good Good Golf Ad

PUBLISHED Aug 26, 2026, 7:18 PM ET

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PGA Tour Chief Executive Brian Rolapp sharply criticized a promotional video created by golf content brand Good Good Golf and equipment manufacturer Callaway. Released on August twenty first, the commercial featured Good Good founder Garrett Clark pushing former collegiate golfer Alexis Miestowski to the ground for reaching toward a new driver. The clip drew immediate public backlash across social media for depicting physical aggression toward a woman, leading to its swift deletion within hours. Good Good issued an initial apology shortly afterward, while Callaway Chief Executive Chip Brewer confirmed the company approved the advertisement prior to publication, admitting a significant oversight. During a press conference ahead of the Tour Championship, Rolapp described the video as concerning and inconsistent with tour values, calling the creators initial response defensive and late. The controversy has prompted increased scrutiny regarding corporate sponsorships, leading Golf Channel to postpone a premiere and spark wider industry discussions.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On August 21, 2026, 10:00 AM: Good Good Golf released the controversial promotional video clip publicly.
On August 22, 2026, 2:00 PM: Online backlash grew rapidly regarding the physical push depicted onscreen.
On August 22, 2026, 7:00 PM: Good Good deleted the video and issued initial public apologies.
On August 23, 2026, 11:00 AM: Viewers and media personalities criticized the apology as entirely inadequate.
On August 25, 2026, 1:00 AM: Callaway CEO Chip Brewer admitted approval oversight and apologized publicly.
On August 26, 2026, 9:00 AM: PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp condemned the concerning promotional advertisement.
On August 26, 2026, 4:00 PM: Golf Channel postponed the scheduled premiere of their reality show.
On August 30, 2026, 8:00 AM: Investigators will complete internal reviews regarding corporate ad approval processes.
On November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM: The inaugural Good Good Championship will face ongoing sponsor scrutiny.
On December 15, 2026, 10:00 AM: Brands will implement stricter content vetting guidelines across marketing platforms.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Golf fans debated corporate accountability and social media promotional ethics.
Possible long-term US impact: Brands will tighten advertisement approval standards for digital creator partnerships.
Most affected groups: Golf content creators, equipment manufacturers, and professional tour sports organizations.
Reader Priorities: Official statements from Callaway, Good Good Golf, and PGA Tour.

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Left: Emphasized corporate accountability and workplace safety regarding violence against women. Center: Reported statements from PGA Tour, Callaway, and Good Good Golf. Right: Focused on cancel culture backlash versus ordinary marketing missteps online.