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Callaway to Sell 60% of Topgolf to Leonard Green in $1.1 Billion Deal

The agreement is set to generate about $770 million in net proceeds to reduce debt, sharpening focus on core brands.

Overview

  • Topgolf Callaway Brands will retain a 40% stake as funds managed by Leonard Green acquire control, with closing targeted for the first quarter of 2026 pending regulatory approvals.
  • Management says proceeds will fund debt reduction, reinvestment in Callaway, Odyssey, TravisMathew and Ogio, and potential shareholder returns.
  • The sale includes Toptracer, and Leonard Green has secured debt and equity commitments, so the deal is not subject to financing conditions.
  • Upon closing, the public company plans to rename itself Callaway Golf Company and change its NYSE ticker to CALY.
  • The $1.1 billion valuation reflects a reset from roughly $2 billion at the 2020–2021 merger as Topgolf’s momentum cooled before recent modest sales improvements.