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.
In total, over 9,769 pieces of clubs and components as well as 10,600 pieces of trademark labels bearing the names of XXIO, Titleist, TaylorMade, PXG, Callaway, and PING were found and seized. These raids, conducted on June 2, come in the wake of the largest-ever raid of counterfeit golf equipment conducted in 2020, which saw an additional 120,000 pieces of fake golf equipment seized and 15 defendants detained and arrested.
“The job of protecting golfers across the world from counterfeiters is one we take tremendous pride in,” said Lisa Rogan, Director of Brand Protection for Titleist. “Successful raids like these serve as a poignant reminder to all counterfeiters that their work will not be tolerated and that our group will work swiftly with law enforcement across the world to stop these illegal acts.”
Counterfeit products confiscated in the raids included golf clubs, club heads, shafts, grips, bags, headcovers, labels, etc. During the raids, six suspects were detained and/or taken for further investigation. Photos of the raid can be found on the Golf Group website www.keepgolfreal.com and on Facebook.
For information on how to avoid counterfeit golf products, how to report suspected counterfeit golf equipment sellers, and updates on the Golf Group’s efforts to protect golfers, consumers are encouraged to visit www.KeepGolfReal.com and www.facebook.com/keepgolfreal.
About the US Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group
The US Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group consists of six of the most well-known golf companies in the world—Acushnet Company, whose brands are Titleist, FootJoy and Scotty Cameron; Callaway-Odyssey; Srixon and Cleveland Golf; PING; PXG; TaylorMade and Adams Golf. Formed in 2004, the Golf Group has supported the efforts of international law enforcement and government agencies to conduct raids and investigations of counterfeit operations, as well as raise public awareness of the issue. Since its inception, the Golf Group’s efforts led to the shutdown of more than 1,500 websites and authorities have seized more than two million counterfeit golf products.
