Working with local and national authorities in
China, the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-
Counterfeiting Working Group, which includes
Acushnet Company, Callaway Golf, Cleveland
Golf, Nike Golf, PING, and TaylorMade Golf
Company, raided four factories in the Xiamen
area and seven retail outlets in Guangzhou.
The four raids on factories resulted in the
seizure of more than 4,000 counterfeit items
along with the discovery that all of the factories
were operating without a business license.
In the raids conducted against retailers in
Guangzhou, more than 1,800 counterfeit
items bearing trademarks from members of
the Working Group were seized. The goods
ranged from golf clubs, bags, and balls to
clothing, towels, and even umbrellas.
The estimated aggregate retail value of goods
seized in the 5-day operation was estimated
at $1.0 million.
