Both Callaway’s Chip Brewer and Good Good’s Matt Kendrick used words that suggested the video was not consistent with how other actions have supported a more inclusive approach.
Helmstetter’s greatest strength may have been in building an R&D juggernaut of young minds that would go on to lead both Callaway’s design philosophy and later other companies for decades.
The transaction is subject to the approval of the shareholders of both Callaway and Topgolf, as well as regulatory approval. The companies expect to complete the transaction in early 2021.
Brewer says part of the issue is the testing location, a tent on the back of the range, where people not directly involved in the specific testing can walk in-and-out too freely.