Updated
Updated · Salt Lake Tribune · Aug 29
Utah City Golf Course Pulls Callaway Merchandise Over Ad Criticized for Harm-to-Women Joke
Updated
Updated · Salt Lake Tribune · Aug 29

Utah City Golf Course Pulls Callaway Merchandise Over Ad Criticized for Harm-to-Women Joke

3 articles · Updated · Salt Lake Tribune · Aug 29

Summary

  • River Oaks Golf Course in Sandy, Utah, is removing Callaway merchandise from its municipal clubhouse stock after a controversial ad drew backlash.
  • Mayor Monica Zoltanski said the ad used harm to women as a punchline, prompting the city to stop carrying the brand despite saying Callaway has since taken positive steps.
  • Sandy now plans to stock women-owned brands instead, turning the merchandise change into a broader purchasing shift at the city course.

Insights

Will Sandy's bold move to replace golf giants with women-owned brands trigger a nationwide shift in municipal pro shop inventory?
After a shocking ad sparked industry-wide fallout, can a $1 million apology save Callaway's reputation among female golfers?