YouTube star Garrett Clark has publicly apologised after starring in a pulled Callaway Golf commercial that showed him shoving female co-host Alexis Miestowski to the ground.
Both equipment manufacturer Callaway and golf media brand Good Good pulled the social media advertisement from all platforms and posted apologies, but the fallout has continued as Clark released a video admitting his "skin was crawling" when he saw what he labeled the "worst ad known to man."
The 26-year-old creator, who has more than 700,000 Instagram followers on his personal account, served as the main actor in the disastrous promotional clip. Following growing criticism, Clark decided to face the music and posted a lengthy video explaining how the project unfolded while offering apologies on behalf of himself and his company.
"I wanted to first start by saying, I personally want to apologize for playing the role in this skit, in this ad, at the magnitude that I did, and then on Good Good's behalf and Good Good marketing team's behalf, I wanted to say an apology as well because this is not at all what we stand for," Clark said.
Clark emphasized his opposition to domestic violence during the video. "Once again, I want everyone to know that I do not support DV abuse or any of that, of any kind," he said. "So that's the first thing I want to say, and I also wanted to offer you guys some clarity on the situation, if you guys are willing to hear."
Ad Concept and Skit Explanation
Clark explained in his video, posted to social media platform X under the handle @gm__golf on August 26, 2026, that the commercial was intended as a homage to a feature film. He stated the clip was supposed to be a recreation of the supernatural horror movie "Obsession," a theme that had not been widely noticed by viewers before the video was removed.
"Looking back, super dumb ad concept," Clark admitted. "Terrible ad in general, not the greatest idea."
In the clip, Clark is seen sprinting towards a female golfer at the start of the advert before pushing Miestowski to the ground and angrily standing over her. Clark stressed that the video was entirely staged and that no physical harm took place during filming.
He insisted that it was a "complete skit" and stated, "I didn't actually tackle a woman," adding, "I never would, and I didn't."
Reflecting on his initial reaction upon seeing the completed commercial online, Clark said his response was immediate discomfort. "Once I watched it back and it got posted, my skin was crawling," he told followers. "I was cringing. I mean, just even minutes after I saw it get posted, before this surfaced everywhere online, I thought it was the worst ad known to man."
He added that the opening sequence was particularly problematical. "The beginning of the ad was very intense with the way that that was pushed out there, and just not good all around. Not good. So I wanted to say that," Clark said.
Online Backlash and Defense of Co-Host
Following the release of the advertisement, co-host Alexis Miestowski became the target of negative messages across social media. Clark used his apology video to defend Miestowski and asked viewers to direct their criticism at him instead.
"Her DMs have been, I think, completely unacceptable," Clark said. "I know Alexis is struggling with a lot of this... put it towards me personally. I can handle it. If you want to leave them in these these comments, you're welcome to."
Clark invited dissatisfied viewers to leave their comments on his channels rather than targeting his colleague. "If you got any left in the tank, give Good Good some hate," he said. "You can give me some hate in the comments down below. I do sincerely apologize for playing the role that I did in that ad, and I want you guys to know that I in no way, shape, or form support DV abuse or anything of the sort."
Television Show Delay and Retailer Action
The video apology arrived shortly after broadcast changes were announced for Good Good's television programming. Cable network Golf Channel issued a statement confirming that the premiere of the new show "Big Break x Good Good" has been pushed back by one week.
The schedule change occurred after one of the series sponsors requested that its branding be removed from the production. While Golf Channel did not identify the business involved, multiple reports indicated that golf retailer Golf Galaxy had been listed as the presenting sponsor of the program.
Media outlet NUCLR Golf reported that the production updates were made as a direct response to the fallout from the Good Good Callaway advert. NUCLR Golf also reported that Golf Galaxy has removed all Good Good merchandise and products from its website.
PGA Tour Response and Sponsorship Impact
The controversy has also raised questions regarding Good Good's commercial partnerships within professional golf. Good Good is scheduled to serve as the title sponsor of a new PGA Tour event held in Austin, Texas, this fall.
The PGA Tour quickly expressed disappointment over the advert. Speaking on Tuesday, PGA Tour Chief Executive Officer Brian Rolapp addressed whether Good Good had demonstrated sufficient accountability following the incident.
"Initially, no," Rolapp said. "I think what we saw was concerning and clearly not aligned with the PGA Tour values. We take it very seriously."
Rolapp noted that while the initial response from Good Good was inadequate, communication between the organizations had improved. "I think their initial response was disappointing," he said. "It was a little bit defensive and late. But I think the responses are getting better. We've had some conversations with them, so we'll continue to monitor and work with them going forward."
When asked if the controversy would affect Good Good's title sponsorship of the Austin event, Rolapp described the situation as evolving. "We'll continue to monitor the situation and see how it develops," he said, calling it a "fluid situation."
Good Good Golf Growth and Financial Background
Good Good Golf was established in 2020 and has grown into one of the largest golf channels on YouTube, accumulating more than 2.1 million subscribers. The outfit features 12 creators, comprising eight men and four women, who participate in golf competitions and online challenges.
Led by Clark, the brand has expanded beyond digital content creation into commercial retail and sports partnerships, launching clothing lines and securing formal arrangements with the PGA Tour.
The business secured $45 million in investment capital in 2025. Recent industry reports indicate that the company generates more than $50,000 in monthly advertising revenue.
