Actor Taisei Kido and Former Japan National Team FW Takashi Fukunishi Join 'Friends of TravisMathew'

Callaway Golf K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of the world-leading golf manufacturer Callaway Golf Company, has announced that actor Taisei Kido and former Japan national team forward Takashi Fukunishi have joined 'Friends of TravisMathew,' a group of individuals who enjoy golf together with the apparel brand. Starting Thursday, May 28, 2026, the company will roll out videos and visuals featuring the two sharing their experiences, the joy of golf, and how the sport connects people. Since its inception in 2007 in Huntington Beach, California, TravisMathew has promoted a relaxed Californian approach to golf with the concept of 'comfortable, versatile apparel that can be worn with friends.' The appointment of Kido and Fukunishi reflects their deep resonance with the brand's values. By leveraging their diverse backgrounds—Kido as an actor who views golf as a communication tool, and Fukunishi as a former athlete who treats golf as a 'sport to be enjoyed'—the brand aims to propose new, stylish ways to enjoy golf to a wider audience.