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Dick’s Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy remove Good Good Golf items after backlash to video

A video featuring a Good Good Golf content creator shoving a woman to the ground led to the removal of their merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy stores. The backlash against the controversial clip continued this week with the postponement of a Golf Channel reality show premiere. Multiple reports indicated that Golf Galaxy, the title sponsor of a new PGA Tour event, was also responsible for removing the content creator's products.

Despite pulling the video on Friday, clips continued to circulate on social media. Good Good Golf issued an apology on Saturday, reiterating their commitment to inclusivity in the sport.

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