# Topgolf, an entertainment venue with three locations in Alabama, has begun layoffs.

*business · news · 2026-05-09 · AL.com*

## Key points

- Topgolf has begun nationwide layoffs following its acquisition by private equity firm Leonard Green.
- Approximately five employees per Topgolf location, including half of some management teams, were let go.
- Layoffs are affecting sales, hospitality, operations, events, and customer experience departments at Topgolf.
- CEO David McKillips replaced Topgolf's top technology and marketing leaders with executives from Chuck-E-Cheese.

**Companies:** Topgolf
**Countries:** United States

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