Bridgestone Abruptly Closing Georgia Golf Ball Plant, Outsourcing Amid ‘Increasing Volatility’
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
On Friday, Bridgestone Golf, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Bridgestone Sports, announced plans to close its golf ball manufacturing and testing facility in Covington, Georgia.
The closure will be abrupt, with the facility about 45 minutes east of Atlanta closing on June 30, 2026.
The plant made up to a billion balls a year, but according to the company, it must optimize its global supply chain to strengthen the foundation of its golf business.
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