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  "description": "Callaway Golf is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance golf equipment, including drivers, irons, woods, and golf balls. Founded in 1982, the company is recognized for introducing game-changing technologies such as the Big Bertha driver and more recently, AI-designed club faces. It operates as part of Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp, a diverse portfolio that includes lifestyle apparel and tech-enabled entertainment.",
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    "founded": "1982",
    "headquarters": "Carlsbad, California, USA",
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    "target_markets": "Amateur and professional golfers, luxury lifestyle consumers, and sports entertainment seekers.",
    "employee_count": "~30,000 (Parent Company)",
    "funding_stage": "Public (NYSE: MODG)",
    "subcategory": "Golf Equipment & Apparel"
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