37 entries: Topgolf

Topgolf Callaway Golf merger benefits

Who are the winners of the Topgolf & Callaway Golf merger?

By: 2020. 10. 29.

If you are following regularly the golf participation reports of the National Golf Foundation and KPMG you can see a stagnation in golf participation in the US since 2013. At the same time, the sport & entertainment industry…

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Topgolf Lounge: Topgolf’s first eSports lounge is ready

By: 2019. 04. 11.

For many years gamers had a bad reputation. Somehow, in the last couple of years, major sports leagues are embracing eSports among them Real Madrid and most recently Topgolf (Topgolf Lounge - in cooperation with TCL, the fastest-growing…

Golf GameBook investment 2024

Why was it worth investing €2.5 million in Golf GameBook?

By: 2024. 09. 25.

To my great satisfaction, multiple golf startup companies have successfully secured investors over the past year. Here are several noteworthy examples: Arccos Golf - $20M (in 2023): It was led by PGA TOUR with participation from PING, Inc., TaylorMade Golf…

The Best of Dubai Golf

How did Dubai Golf & Viya Golf fare in the latest Golf World MENA Top 100 rankings?

By: 2024. 09. 09.

How can a golf club improve its ranking in a competitive market where numerous other clubs perform similarly? I am sure that all of them are obsessed with exceeding their guests' and members' expectations. I frequently counsel my…

Golf Genius Software off course technology indoor golf entertainment golf

How will Golf Genius cater to the indoor & entertainment golf market?

By: 2024. 09. 05.

Do not be misled by the recent decline in Topgolf Callaway Brands stock. According to The Motley Fool, Topgolf's stock has decreased by 20% year to date and 33% over the last 12 months. Indoor golf and entertainment…

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Who will really benefit from the new Titleist RCT golf balls?

By: 2024. 07. 26.

The National Golf Foundation found in 2023: "An estimated 6.2 million Americans hit golf balls with a club in a golf simulator within the past year, a total that’s surged 73% compared to pre-pandemic levels. In 2019 and…

Dubai Golf mangrove plantation

Why is Dubai Golf’s mangrove planting crucial to the local ecosystem?

By: 2024. 06. 17.

Would you believe that between 35-50% of the world’s mangrove forests were lost between 1980-2000? The Rainforest Trust makes that claim. It is worth knowing that mangrove forests provide ideal habitats for fish, crustaceans, and other organisms seeking…

Dubai Creek Resort 18th hole

Would you rank the Dubai Creek Resort as the world’s #43 best golf resort?

By: 2024. 02. 22.

I am really curious about the criteria(s) by which Golf World ranks the different resorts worldwide! It is widely acknowledged that awards and recognition serve as a means of external validation for the quality and performance of a…

Foremost Golf and Golf Swing Systems partnership

How the partnership with Foremost Golf can boost Golf Swing Systems’ sales?

By: 2024. 02. 20.

The golf simulator market is now a significant segment of the golf equipment market that cannot be ignored. Have you taken notice of this? This is not surprising if we are aware of the fact that over the…

3's Golf relaunch

How would it be worth relaunching the 3’s golf destination?

By: 2024. 01. 12.

Over the past decade, the number of off-course participants grew by 127% as a result of the growing number of off-course forms of the game (e.g., Topgolf, indoor golf simulators, tech-enabled driving ranges, etc.). It is good to…

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What opportunities does ESPN see in acquiring TGL’s US media rights?

By: 2023. 10. 05.

What is the size of the business opportunity in which ESPN joins as a partner, and is it important for him to handle its US media budget for that service? The following happened. TGL presented by SoFi, the…

Dubai Golf VIYA cashback lifestyle rewards app Home Page Offers

The VIYA rewards app by Dubai Golf has a worldwide reach now.

By: 2023. 06. 27.

I see that the recent pandemic has had an impact on loyalty programs in the golf tourism industry too. I see the change in that from now we should focus on ensuring that our golf tourists get real…

Five Iron Golf Callaway Golf

How does Five Iron Golf ride the popularity of indoor golf?

By: 2023. 05. 17.

It seems that the popularity and growth of indoor golf and golf simulators are unstoppable. Within a few weeks, I came across two indoor golf services. One is the Swedish RUFF Indoor Golf (7 locations), and the other…

Toptracer PGA of America partnership

How did Toptracer become an “Official Range Technology” of the PGA of America?

By: 2023. 01. 06.

I believe the strongest brands are fully relevant and make a difference in consumers’ lives. These relevant brands continue to not only win the heads and hearts of consumers/golfers but also drive top-line business growth. Toptracer driving range…

106th PGAof America Annual Meeting Don Rea Jr.

What do the PGA of America and the golf industry need to succeed?

By: 2022. 11. 24.

After hearing that Don Rea Jr. became the new vice president of the PGA of America, I thought it is a great moment to ask him about his plans, the challenges of the PGA of America, and the…

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What new expectations must be met in golf course development?

By: 2022. 07. 04.

Last October, Jason Straka was elected president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) at the organization’s 75th Annual Meeting in Cleveland. Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design won this renovation project for the Belleair Golf Club’s 2…

Adare Manor Resort

How does Adare Manor envision the future?

By: 2021. 08. 31.

My new interviewee, Andy McMahon is the new director of golf operations & padel club in Adare Manor. On this occasion, I thought about asking How Adare Manor is improving the customer experience & the employee experience, where…

Trackman Bullseye Championship-v2

Trackman Bullseye Championship vs. Toptracer 9-Shot Challenge

By: 2021. 06. 16.

When I first heard of the Trackman Bullseye Championship, almost immediately Toptracer 9-Shot Challenge came to my mind. The coming 121st U.S. Open (17–20 June) at Torrey Pines South Course in San Diego, California gave both brands an…

Essendon Country Club John Wells Marc Winnan Alan Walker

How will the Essendon Country Club restructure its agronomy team?

By: 2021. 06. 14.

Recently I wrote how the Essendon Country Club is developing its driving range service adding the Toptracer Range Mobile (Topgolf Entertainment Group’s latest technological innovation). I hope I don't need the explain why golf clubs should rethink and redesign their…

Bridgestone Golf Fairway Social e12 golf ball

Whether Bridgestone Golf is the official ball of Fairway Social?

By: 2021. 05. 25.

The brand new Fairway Social will be Bridgestone Golf’s latest golf entertainment venue partner. Similar to the cooperation with PopStroke Bridgestone Golf will provide TOUR B and e12 CONTACT golf balls (launched on February 26, 2021) golf gloves,…