Bridgestone Golf to close golf ball plant in Georgia

Covington, GA – Bridgestone Golf, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd., announced that it will close its Covington, Georgia, golf ball manufacturing and testing facility effective June 30, 2026. The decision is part of the company’s efforts to optimize its global supply chain and strengthen the foundation of its global golf business.

Bridgestone Golf regularly evaluates all aspects of its business to consider market realities and ensure it remains sustainable and competitive. This decision comes after a thorough assessment of the increasing volatility in global markets and evolving challenges related to supply chain, operational efficiency, and cost management.

Closing the Covington plant impacts 86 employees in manufacturing roles. The company is focused on supporting these teammates through this transition and will work with local partners to provide access to employment resources.

Bridgestone Golf has grown its presence and positively contributed to the sport of golf in North America over the past 40 years. These efforts will continue as North America remains a key market for the business. Bridgestone Golf corporate and business operations roles located at the Covington campus are being retained. These roles will be relocated to a new headquarters in Georgia by the end of the year.

“Bridgestone Golf remains committed to providing the highest-performing products for golfers in North America and beyond,” said Shunsuke Kunihisa, President, Bridgestone Sports. “The North American golf market is the largest in the world, and it remains critically important to Bridgestone. While incredibly difficult, we are confident this strategic decision will strengthen our global supply chain and unlock new opportunities to invest in our brand and drive long-term growth.”