Callaway to Buy the Rest of Driving-Range Chain Topgolf

  • ‘We have thoughts about being the Peloton of golf,’ CEO says
  • Deal values closely held Topgolf at about $2 billion

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Callaway Golf Co. plans to buy the remainder of driving-range chain Topgolf Entertainment Group, providing the golf-club giant with a new source of growth.

The deal values closely held Topgolf at about $2 billion, the companies said in a statementBloomberg Terminal after Tuesday’s market close. Callaway, the maker of Big Bertha drivers and other equipment, already owns 14% of Topgolf. The Wall Street Journal reportedBloomberg Terminal earlier Tuesday that the acquisition was in the works.