{
  "id": 3769136,
  "title": "'Worst ad known to man': Good Good Golf co-founder releases rambling, 9-minute apology for offensive commercial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/worst-ad-known-to-man-good-good-golf-co-founder-releases-rambling-9",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T16:16:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/worst-ad-known-man-good-161629722.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Controversial ad firm Good Good Golf faced backlash after releasing a nine-minute video apology from co-founder Garrett Clark. The apology came after the firm's commercial was criticized for promoting violence and abuse, featuring Clark tackling actress Alexis Miestowski. The video has since been withdrawn, and both Callaway Golf and Good Good Golf have issued apologies. Clark expressed regret for his role in the ad and defended Miestowski, emphasizing that the company does not support domestic violence or abuse. The controversial ad was meant to mimic the movie \"Obsession\" by showcasing Clark's obsession with his golf driver. Despite being just 26 years old, Clark has been instrumental in growing Good Good Golf since its founding in 2020.",
  "summary": "As Good Good continues to face the consequences of the ad, Garrett Clark hopes the video can show the public that the group is sympathetic.",
  "key_points": [
    "Good Good Golf co-founder Garrett Clark released a nine-minute apology video.",
    "The ad featured Clark tackling actress Alexis Miestowski, sparking controversy.",
    "Both Callaway Golf and Good Good Golf issued apologies for the offensive commercial."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}