President Trump posted plans to close the East Potomac Golf Course near the White House starting Nov. 15 for a 15-month redevelopment, saying it would become a world-class venue capable of hosting tournaments like the U.S. Open and Ryder Cup. The announcement comes despite a federal judge's order halting redevelopment work until at least Oct. 26, after the government removed trees at the site over a holiday weekend with minimal notice to the court or plaintiffs.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-19
Workers cleared more than 500 trees from a federally owned Washington, D.C. golf course over a weekend, as part of a remodeling effort connected to President Trump. The removal reportedly occurred abruptly and without the required permissions.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-12
Donald Trump has filed a request to transform his West Palm Beach golf property into a government-operated presidential golf course, managed by his family’s business. This move appears to be part of his plans for life after his presidency, leveraging presidential privileges. The proposal aims to elevate the site to a status comparable to historic venues like Camp David.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-08
Golf media company Good Good lost its Callaway partnership, a PGA Tour title sponsorship, a Golf Channel series, and major retail apparel deals after a horror-spoof commercial showing founder Garrett Clark shoving a female colleague sparked accusations of promoting violence against women. CEO Matt Kendrick apologized and said the company will donate driver sales proceeds to a women's organization while adding new ad review protocols. Kendrick also publicly disputed Callaway's account, claiming the brand approved the spot before distancing itself and cutting ties.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-08-31
A dispute that began with a widely criticized advertisement has spiraled into an extended public spat between Good Good and Callaway Golf, playing out across social media for over a week. Instead of the controversy fading quickly as such incidents typically do, repeated responses from both companies have kept the conflict alive and visible to audiences.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-28
A promotional video for a co-branded golf driver from Callaway and content creator group Good Good sparked online backlash after viewers said it depicted violence against women. The ad, reportedly styled after a perfume commercial, prompted widespread criticism on social media over its imagery and tone. In response, the CEOs of both Callaway and Good Good issued public apologies for the campaign.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-25
Optoma's GT2400HDR is a short-throw laser projector priced under $1,300, positioned as an affordable option for home golf simulator setups compared to 4K projectors costing $5,000 or more. It runs continuously for up to 30,000 hours without a bulb, stays cool during use, carries an IP6X dust rating, and weighs under 7 pounds for easy repositioning.
wired.com
· 2026-08-25
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