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Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. has announced the resignation of its CEO, Artie Starrs.
“We thank Artie for his leadership and many contributions to Topgolf and wish him well in his new endeavour,” Chip Brewer, president and CEO of Topgolf Callaway Brands, said in a statement.
Artie joined Topgolf in 2021 with a career spanning over 20 years in roles within the financial, restaurant and entertainment industries. He most recently served as the Pizza Hut Global CEO within Yum! Prior to that role, he served as President and Chief Financial Officer of Pizza Hut U.S., and Chief Financial Officer of Rave Cinemas, the U.S.’s first all-digital movie theatre chain.
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Callaway merged with Topgolf in 2021 for $2.6 billion and changed its name to Topgolf Callaway Brands to reflect the merger. This brought golf equipment and entertainment under one roof. But 12 months ago, the company announced plans to unwind that deal as Callaway is set to sell off 80% of its stake in Topgolf. Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. has a portfolio of brands that includes Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Toptracer, Odyssey, and OGIO.
In the first quarter of 2025, the company’s revenue declined by 6.9% to $394 million compared to the year-ago quarter, when it made $423 million, according to an earnings release.
Topgolf has over 100 locations worldwide, including in Dubai and, soon, Saudi Arabia.
Starrs hasn’t had to wait long to find a new role, as he has already been announced as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, effective October 1, 2025.
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