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Golf Anti-Counterfeiting Group Continues Takedown of Counterfeit Golf Product Sellers with Three New Raids in China

In a continuation of the fight against counterfeit golf manufacturers and sellers, The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group (The Golf Group) today announced a series of three raids in the fight to eradicate all production and distribution of counterfeit golf equipment. The Golf Group worked closely with the Shanghai Police to conduct the raids in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province.

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Andrew Masterson
How to Spot an Online Counterfeit Listing

Spotting a fake golf club when looking closely in person can be difficult. Knowing if an online listing is selling a counterfeit product or the real deal is even harder. Here are some things to look out for to avoid counterfeit sellers online.

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Joe McIntyre
Anti-Counterfeiting Interview Series - Jud Hawken, PING

To tell the stories of what The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group is doing to protect golfers, the Anti-Counterfeiting Interview Series will speak to those on the front lines of this battle. We’ll get an in-depth look at what each brand that’s a part of the Group is doing to keep golf real. Our first edition features an interview with Jud Hawken, Associate General Counsel for PING.

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Joe McIntyre
Golf Anti-Counterfeiting Group Continues Fight Against Fake Golf Equipment With Announcement of Latest Raid

The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group (The Golf Group) today announced its latest raid as part of its fight against fake golf equipment. During the raids, authorities in China found nearly 1,000 counterfeit golf products, adding to the Golf Group’s total of more than two million counterfeit products seized by law enforcement since its inception in 2004.

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Joe McIntyre
Resolutions for a Counterfeit-Free New Year

Consumers need to be extra vigilant when shopping online to make sure they are only purchasing authentic products. Heading into the 2018 golf season, consumers need sharp shopping senses to spot counterfeits when looking for deals online. Here are four resolutions that can apply both to shopping season and your golf game in 2018.

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Joe McIntyre