The golf organization will support Topgolf’s hiring efforts, while the golf-oriented entertainment venues will promote PGA of America events and support Junior League Golf. Topgolf was also the subject of a report about a potential partnership with the Ala Wai Golf Course in Hawaii.
In an announcement that was overshadowed by the report of date changes for future PGA championships (http://clubandresortbusiness.com/2017/08/pga-championship-move-may-2019/), the PGA of America also announced, as the week of its 2017 Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C. began, that it has entered into a strategic alliance with global sports entertainment leader Topgolf®.
The partnership has been designed to help promote career opportunities for golf-industry professionals at Topgolf venues nationwide, the organizations announced. In addition, Topgolf will market PGA of America championship events, create unique fan experiences that will grow interest and participation in the sport, and promote PGA Junior League Golf.
“Topgolf’s fun and entertaining concept is rapidly attracting a new generation of non-traditional players to the game, and we’re proud that PGA professionals are instrumental in this growth,” said PGA of America CEO Pete Bevacqua. “In addition to growing the game, Topgolf’s exciting expansion represents an outstanding opportunity for PGA professionals nationwide.”
Through the alliance, PGA Career Services will promote Topgolf job opportunities to golf-industry professionals nationwide. Available positions will include Director of Operations, Director of Instruction, Lead Instructor, Operations Manager, Food & Beverage Manager and more. Topgolf hires approximately 500 associates at each venue it opens, including up to three professional golf instructors.
Through the partnership, local Topgolf venues will co-promote fan engagement opportunities with PGA of America events, and Topgolf will assist golf professionals in the promotion of PGA Junior League Golf, a fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls ages 13 and younger to learn and enjoy the game of golf. Additionally, Topgolf’s Youth Play It Forward program will be made available to all PGA Junior League Golf participants, and PGA Junior League captains can arrange complimentary game play sessions for their teams at Topgolf.
The PGA and Topgolf will also work collaboratively with Reed Exhibitions to develop official PGA Merchandise Show programming. Topgolf Las Vegas will serve as the new venue for the upcoming PGA Demo Experience on August 14, with industry networking, equipment testing, product demonstrations, skills contests and prizes for attendees.
“Topgolf is thrilled to align with the PGA of America” said Topgolf Entertainment Group Co-Chairman and CEO Erik Anderson. “This partnership represents Topgolf’s continued commitment to growing the game by helping our guests improve their abilities, while also introducing them to PGA of America events through fun, engaging in-venue experiences.”
Topgolf was also the subject of a report by KHON-TV in Honolulu, Hawaii which said that Ala Wai Golf Course, the busiest on the island of Oahu, had engaged in initial discussions with Topgolf about a partnership arrangement that could help boost business at Ala Wai’s driving range facility.
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