Equipment

Golf Digest: Callaway CEO Brewer explains cuts

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14 years ago

Jul 12, 2012

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EXCLUSIVE: Post cuts, Brewer sees a “more aggressive, authentic and relevant” Callaway

One of the game’s equipment giants shed itself of some size as Callaway Golf announced layoffs impacting some 250 employees worldwide (out of a total of 2,100 employees for an approximately 12-percent drop) across a wide swath of divisions. The workforce reduction was accompanied by an announcement of $52 million in cost-reduction initiatives.

In an exclusive interview with GolfDigest.com, Callaway CEO Chip Brewer said the changes were personally trying but necessary.

“If this surprised anybody, they weren’t paying attention,” Brewer said. “Before I came to Callaway, I knew, and everyone in the industry knew, that there was some level of cost-cutting to be done. It’s very unpleasant but necessary. It keeps you up at night, but you have to do it.

“I didn’t think it was going to be this extensive, to be candid. You have to assess the situation, and as you get further into it, you learn more. If you come in with those ideas predetermined, you’re doing a disservice to the organization. But I wouldn’t say we’re excessively skinny. There’s not a lack of resources here by any means.”

Brewer said the layoffs affect workers across all levels of the organization, but with greater cuts coming domestically than internationally. While corporate support positions were among the most affected areas, research and development was among the least affected.

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golf jobs

Jan 31, 2014 at 6:13 pm

As such, many golfers suffered from fatigue and diminished concentration
long before they reached the 18th hole. The calculations of handicaps are resolute by golf clubs or golfers society.

This is because the head helps maintain the tension of the swing,
and moving it forward along with the hips causes some of the tension, that was built up during the backswing, to be lost.

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lloyd

Jan 21, 2013 at 7:19 am

callaway has been losing money for the last couple of years its a shame really as there a good company. the problem is other golf companies have big name sports brand backing the company up like cobra has puma taylormade has adidas and titleist has fila even tho titleist dont seem to have the money to keep there stars and then you have nike who will never run out of cash. the job cuts are bad news but its happening all over the world but if that wot it takes to stay in the business then fine.

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Walden

Jul 14, 2012 at 8:14 pm

Too bad, but it’s what is necessary to make the company healthy again. Seems like Tony did a great job in the search and interim position, and I suspect that getting lean (stop losing so much money) and better product will be the key.

Unfortunately, golf is simply a very tough industry right now. Good luck to you and the team.

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Whats in the Bag

Brianna Do WITB (June 2026)

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8 hours ago

Jun 8, 2026

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Driver: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond (9 degrees)
Shaft: KBS PGW

3-wood: Callaway Elyte Titanium (15 degrees)
Shaft: KBS PGW

5-wood: Callaway Elyte (18 degrees)
Shaft: KBS PGW

Hybrids: Callaway Paradym (21 @22, 24, 27 degrees)
Shafts: KBS PGI 60

Irons: Callaway X Forged Star (7-PW)
Shafts: KBS PGI 75

Wedges: PXG Sugar Daddy III (50, 56, 60 10S)
Shafts: KBS

Putter: Odyssey Damascus Milled Rossie S Putter

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

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Athena Singh WITB 2026 (June)

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8 hours ago

Jun 8, 2026

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (10.5 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 S

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Max (16 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 6 S

5-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (18 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 6 S

Hybrid: TaylorMade Qi4D (25 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 7 S

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT Graphite 65 R

Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-09SB, 56-08LB, 60-08LB)
Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT Graphite 75 S

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

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What are the best golf socks? – GolfWRXers discuss

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11 hours ago

Jun 8, 2026

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In our forums, not everything is about club selection and shaft options. A heated debate has bubbled up surrounding the best sock options players can wear on the course.

@CletePurcel asked:

“Just bought 2 new pairs of FootJoy shoes and trying to find out the most favorable socks to wear. I try to walk 9 holes two to three times a week and good socks are a must. Thanks in advance.

Members in the forum chimed in with their favorite footwear accessories. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

Maroon_19: “I’ve only worn Kentwool socks for golf for the last 8 years – regardless of weather. I walk 90% of my rounds and play anywhere from 50-75 rounds a year (going to go up as I just retired). They only get worn for golf. As long as you care for them, they’ll care for you. Have had zero blisters with them. I just started using my second set of 8 pair for our Bandon trip earlier this month. The old ones will now go into the daily wear rotation. Still good after all these years.”
smoova: “I’ve had good luck with Swiftwick. Walk every round 12 months a year in Colorado.”
Hawkeye77: “FJ Pro ProDry is what I’m usually wearing just because I have more of them, but I’ve got some Smartwool socks I love for the wool aspect – they sell them as running socks. The thicker socks are better for certain shoes. I’ve gone merino/other wool in almost all my socks – athletic, “dress” and so forth – no more “Orlon”, lol, some golf socks are the exception.”
th6252: “Another vote for Kentwool, honorable mentions to Balega and Falke(thanks to someone on this forum for turning me onto the RU3).”

Entire Thread: “Best golf socks???”

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