Topgolf Announces Next Era of Leadership from Global Entertainment, Sports & Gaming to Drive Model’s Next Chapter of Growth and Transformation

DALLAS, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Topgolf, the chief in sports activities leisure with 100+ venues globally, introduced a complete new slate of management appointments and promotions throughout the group to assist the model’s evolving enterprise targets, strengthening operational efficiency and accelerating long-term worth creation.

The strategic appointments span operations, finance, know-how, golf partnerships and venue management, bringing collectively skilled leaders from the leisure, hospitality, gaming and know-how industries to form Topgolf’s subsequent chapter.

“We’re building a leadership team with proven entertainment, sports and hospitality expertise to bring Topgolf into its next chapter,” mentioned David McKillips, Chief Executive Officer of Topgolf. “These leaders bring deep operational expertise, strong track records, and a shared focus on innovation, execution and creating long-term value for the business to deliver an excellent experience for our guests and team members.”

NEW EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: INDUSTRY VETERANS JOIN TO DRIVE TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
Jay Spears joined Topgolf as Chief Information Officer on April 6. In this position, Spears leads the model’s international know-how group and the groups accountable for delivering modern options that energy Topgolf venues, whereas serving to form a forward-looking digital technique aligned to enterprise targets. He oversees all know-how capabilities, together with cybersecurity, information and video games, and companions cross-functionally to drive operational effectivity and long-term development.

Spears joins Topgolf from CEC Entertainment, the place he served as Chief Information Officer for practically six years. Prior to CEC Entertainment, he held management roles at Six Flags Theme Parks, Urban Air Adventure Parks, KPMG and EZLynx.

Jason Weatherford additionally joined Topgolf on April 6 as Vice President of In-Venue Services. In this newly created position, Weatherford leads the enterprise technique, operational alignment and monetary efficiency of Topgolf’s core venue providers, together with meals and beverage, retail, procurement, safety, security, amenities and golf instruction.

Weatherford brings greater than 35 years of expertise throughout the retail and leisure industries. Most just lately, he served as Vice President of Retail and Ancillary Revenue for Palace Entertainment. He beforehand held senior management positions at Six Flags Theme Parks overseeing in-park providers, retail, video games, leases and paid points of interest, and likewise led in-park income operations for Cedar Fair Parks.

ELEVATED LEADERSHIP: EXISTING EXECUTIVES ASSUME EXPANDED ROLES
Topgolf has elevated a number of current leaders into expanded roles throughout the group:

• Erin Chamberlin, previously Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all operations, in-venue assist providers, occasion gross sales and know-how capabilities. Chamberlin served as interim President since October 2025 and led the corporate’s transition and sale course of from Callaway Golf Company to Leonard Green Partners. 
• Susana Arevalo has been promoted from Senior Vice President, Finance and U.S. Venues Chief Financial Officer, to Chief Financial Officer, the place she now oversees all finance and accounting capabilities throughout the group. Arevalo has been with the model since 2023, with a background in retail and eating places, with prior expertise at Wingstop Restaurants and Yum! Brands.
• Jon Olsen has been promoted to General Counsel from Deputy General Counsel, main the corporate’s international authorized, compliance and threat administration capabilities. Since becoming a member of Topgolf in 2017, Olsen has served in a number of management roles inside the authorized group, guiding growth by way of capital markets exercise, large-scale actual property development and strategic transactions.
• Scott Blevins, previously General Manager of Toptracer, has been named President and General Manager of Toptracer. In this position, Blevins will lead the worldwide operations and growth of Toptracer know-how throughout golf course ranges and broadcast platforms. Additionally, Blevins will oversee the operations of Topgolf Swing Suites, the corporate’s golf simulator product.
• Amanda Lily Lam has been appointed Vice President of Golf Marketing for Topgolf and Toptracer, a newly created position, main golf partnerships throughout each manufacturers. Lam shall be accountable for creating new occasions, campaigns and packages that attraction to avid golfers globally.

STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION: THREE-REGION MODEL DRIVES PERFORMANCE
As a part of its continued concentrate on operational excellence, Topgolf just lately transitioned from a two-region operational construction to a three-region mannequin led by three Regional Vice Presidents.

Existing Topgolf operational leaders Cheli Breaux and Chris O’Neil have been elevated from Senior National Director of Operations to Regional Vice Presidents. They are joined by Northscott Grounsell, who joined Topgolf on May 11 because the third Regional Vice President.

Grounsell brings greater than 25 years of operational management expertise spanning on line casino gaming, hospitality, meals and beverage and consulting. Together, the Regional Vice Presidents will oversee operational efficiency throughout their assigned areas, assist venue management growth and drive constant execution in partnership with venue groups and the Venue Support Center.

Visit www.topgolf.com to be taught extra and ebook your gameplay reservation immediately.

About Topgolf 
Topgolf is the last word instigator of play. Thanks to our 100+ venues across the globe, that are powered by industry-leading Toptracer know-how, we’re main the cost of contemporary golf. We provide a wide range of tech-driven video games, a top-tier food and drinks menu, area to host giant occasions, and a vibe centered on extra play for all. To be taught extra, plan an occasion or make plans to return mess around, go to www.topgolf.com. 

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