Golf Equipment Maker Known for Giveaways Enters Bankruptcy

It appears giving away free golf clubs may not be the secret to overcoming bad luck, painful litigation and a lack of management.

Warrior Custom Golf Inc., the manufacturer best known for its television commercials boasting no-strings-attached giveaways of golf balls and clubs, filed for bankruptcy in Texas this week. The Chapter 11 petition lists assets up to $10 million and debt of as much as $50 million. Ten affiliates also sought protection including Warrior Golf LLC.

Warrior Golf owns and manages 18 golf courses across the country, including Cimarron Golf Resort located in Southern California. Cimarron is the company’s ...