The U.S. Golf Manufacturer’s Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group Continues Crack Down on Counterfeit Activity with Four New Raids in China
PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 11th, 2026 – The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group (The Golf Group) today announced a series of four separate successful raids, conducted by Huizhou and Dongguan City police, against known counterfeiters in China. The Golf Group’s investigation identified a counterfeit golf product factory, assembling den and two storage warehouses, which were raided by over 60 police officers.
In total, 11 suspects were detained by the police and 109,569 counterfeit clubs, components, tools, labels and headcovers illegally bearing the marks of all Golf Group members were seized. This activity comes on the heels of additional raid activity conducted by police earlier this year, with 214,780 counterfeit golf products confiscated so far in 2026.
“We are thrilled to continue our support of law enforcement’s efforts to curb counterfeit activity in China,” said Sami Havens, Associate General Counsel – Trademark & Brand Protection at TaylorMade. “We will continue to work with government officials to investigate illegal activity across the globe to ensure that all counterfeiters face proper legal repercussions for their actions.”
For over 20 years, The Golf Group has collaborated with government officials in over 300 raids, leading to over 3 million counterfeit products seized since inception. The Golf Group continues to further educate consumers in and out of the industry on the steps they can take to protect themselves from counterfeit activity through attendance at key industry events and global customs training.
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 to follow The Golf Group on Facebook Instagram & TikTok.
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; Dunlop Sports Americas whose brands are Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO; 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 thousands of websites and authorities have seized more than three million counterfeit golf products.
