Paige Spiranac Callaway Commercial

[FairwayDodger]

What's the story on the LET no1 not getting sponsorship? I don't really follow women's golf

Beth Allen. Coincidentally I was reading a story about her yesterday and it said she doesn't have a sponsor. She made light of it (I'm paraphrasing here) with something about "dumpy, gay, red-headed Americans not being in great demand in Europe". Sorry can't find the link - just something that popped up on twitter.

 

[selwood90]

They simply used her for marketing purpose. Don't get what all the fuss is about. They'll sponsor who they like and good on them. If you were in paiges position I don't think many would be complaining. She's using what she's been blessed with to benefit herself. And good on her. As for sponsorship, I'm sure it's nowhere near the millions suggested.

 

[Jimaroid]

I won't be buying any Callaway products from now on. An insignificant gesture, I know, but one I feel needs making.

 

[selwood90]

I won't be buying any Callaway products from now on. An insignificant gesture, I know, but one I feel needs making.

Wow, that's a statement and a half! Bit extreme but if it needs to be done good on you.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I won't be buying any Callaway products from now on. An insignificant gesture, I know, but one I feel needs making.

On the strength of this advert. Seems a severe reaction, although I respect your decision, but if hadn't been Spiranac they'd have found someone else

 

[Pin-seeker]

Beth Allen. Coincidentally I was reading a story about her yesterday and it said she doesn't have a sponsor. She made light of it (I'm paraphrasing here) with something about "dumpy, gay, red-headed Americans not being in great demand in Europe". Sorry can't find the link - just something that popped up on twitter.

Why did she feel the need to bring up her sexuality?

 

[Lump]

Sorry but I call utter BS on that story. She's already a pro player, she'll be wanting to get paid to play someones clubs.
Paige on the other hand will be happy for a company to fit her out with clubs and rep them. (undoubtedly for no fee).
Beth will be able to get any big company to fit her out with gear and do the same, but like any professional sports person, she'll be wanting a full endorsement contract. Then it comes down to if that person will outweigh the cost of sponsorship and potential revenue.

 

[FairwayDodger]

Why did she feel the need to bring up her sexuality?

Well it was quite a wide ranging interview that mentioned she'd moved to Edinburgh and spoke about her partner so in context it was perfectly natural.

However, on the specific point of her lack of sponsorship, I'd also say it's probably quite relevant.

 

[FairwayDodger]

Sorry but I call utter BS on that story. She's already a pro player, she'll be wanting to get paid to play someones clubs.

Care to elaborate? Am I making it up?

 

[ruff-driver]

link to the article here, https://twitter.com/katesheppard8
click the my digital publication in the top post

 

[Pin-seeker]

Well it was quite a wide ranging interview that mentioned she'd moved to Edinburgh and spoke about her partner so in context it was perfectly natural.

However, on the specific point of her lack of sponsorship, I'd also say it's probably quite relevant.

So she hasn't got the sponsors so decides to play the gay card.
Pathetic.

 

[FairwayDodger]

So she hasn't got the sponsors so decides to play the gay card.
Pathetic.

Wind your neck in. As I said, she made light of it and it was a very jokey remark in the interview.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Wind your neck in. As I said, she made light of it and it was a very jokey remark in the interview.

Ok no worries,still don't see why she played the gay card.
Paige Tho 👌

 

[hovis]

How on earth has this thread turned into an argument? and individuals saying they won't use callaway products. Some of you need to take a step back and have a word with yourself. A fit woman playing golf and getting paid for it. Big deal if she's no good. Models get paid millions. You going to stop wearing prada?

People just don't like to see others doing well and always seem to want to knock people off the pedestal to justify their own sad existence

 

[Tashyboy]

Yeah but can she cook?

 

[guest100718]

giggity

 

[MendieGK]

So she hasn't got the sponsors so decides to play the gay card.
Pathetic.

Slightly harsh.

 

[MendieGK]

With regards to whose getting sponsors and whose not etc, it's worth noting you don't see an 'unfit' male golfer in an advert - when's the last time aphibarnrat was advertising callaway?

Sex sells, it's the way of the world. Shame but the truth

 

[chico]

Just about every company trying to sell anything use good looking people to advertise their stuff. It wouldn't make me buy it or put me off for that matter. But it must work or they wouldn't all do it.
Unfortunately for the #1 lady on the LET she is right , dumpy gay redheads are probably not top of any advertisers wish list.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

With regards to whose getting sponsors and whose not etc, it's worth noting you don't see an 'unfit' male golfer in an advert - when's the last time aphibarnrat was advertising callaway?

Sex sells, it's the way of the world. Shame but the truth

It does, but reading the article it's not about Beth Allen doing commercials, she's still buying her own clothes and getting help from friends to enter comps, Aphibarnrat is at least sponsored, so you'd of thought someone would at least take advantage of her being a winner on tour and at the top of the rankings.