Callaway Golf appears to be a step closer to closing on its agreement to acquire all of Topgolf. The FTC has granted antitrust clearance for Callaway Golf’s acquisition of the remaining part of Topgolf International that it doesn’t own. Callaway Golf and Topgolf this past October agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction worth approximately […]
Category: Golf Equipment
Acushnet CEO Maher “comfortable” in company’s capacity to meet demand for Titleist, FootJoy products
Titleist parent Acushnet Company’s post-Covid golf ball production and club output “exceeded what we would typically see,’’ in the third quarter, according to company CEO David Maher. Acushnet’s Ball Plant III and Ball Plant IV, each near the company’s headquarters in Fairhaven, Mass., Maher said, are now operating 24/7. “The way we’re modeling the year […]
Callaway and Topgolf sign merger agreement
In one of the biggest acquisitions in golf industry history, Callaway and Topgolf Entertainment Group today entered into a definitive merger agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Callaway and Topgolf will combine in an all-stock transaction creating a global golf and entertainment company.The number of shares to be issued is based upon an implied […]
Tour Edge Golf hits a home run with Exotics EXS 220 Pro
By Brian Sommer Tour Edge Golf’s Exotics lines of drivers and fairway woods have long been known for their low spinning, perching shots off the tee and in particular, off the fairway. In short, some of the better metal woods on the market. The company’s recently-introduced Exotics EXS 220 Pro series ups the ante on […]
Report: Golf industry’s Q3 U.S. equipment retail sales top $1 billion
The golf business continues to surge coming out of the worldwide shutdown from Covid-19. Golf Datatech, the golf industry’s leading independent market research firm for retail sales, consumer and trade trends, today announced U.S. retail golf equipment sales for the third quarter of surpassed the $1 billion mark. This represents the first-time sales in July, […]
Tour Edge Golf debuts E and C Series drivers
Tour Edge Golf today is launching two new Hot Launch series it says is designed to cover each end of the Game Improvement golf club spectrum. The Hot Launch E521 Series covers Extreme Spec Game Improvement, while the Hot Launch C521 Series provides Competition Spec Game Improvement models. Each line features different shapes, specs and […]
Golf Pride Expands Pro Only Putter Grip Family with Cord Series
Golf Pride is expanding its popular “Pro Only’’ putter grip family with the “Cord’’ Series. The new “Pro Only Cord,’’ assortment, according to Golf Pride, delivers an enhanced tactile feel, providing more feedback in concert with the company’s high-performance rubber-compound material in three Tour-optimized shapes and sizes. The Pro Only Cord ($19.99 per grip) […]
V1 Game mobile app now includes A.I. Shot Tracking
V1 Sports, creator of golf swing analysis software for teaching pros and golfers, has released a significant update to its V1 Game mobile app that now includes A.I. Shot Tracking, as well as Virtual Coach and Virtual Caddie functions, to make the app one of the most versatile GPS, performance-tracking and comprehensive game-improvement platforms on […]
U.S.golf equipment sales strong for second consecutive month
The U.S. golf equipment industry is on the rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic that slowed it this past spring, according to Golf Datatech, an independent market research firm that tracks retail sales, consumer and trade trends. According to Datatech, U.S. retail golf equipment sales for August 2020 were up nearly 32 percent over the same […]
Renowned golf instructor Martin Chuck joins Honma Golf ambassador team
Honma Golf has named renowned golf instructor and Tour Striker Golf Academy Founder Martin Chuck the brand’s newest ambassador. Chuck, named one of the “50 Best Teachers in America” by Golf Digest and a GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher, is now promoting the Honma brand through his social media channels, on his TourStriker.com website and […]