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@shaneohgolfs Topgolf ONCE WAS incredible for the game of Golf. Allowing EVERYONE to experience it, but recently has declined… WHY? #golf #golfstagram #golfing #golfaddict #golfers #golfswing #golftips #golfcoach #fyp

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Length · 10 Dec 2025
1:02

Video #12286 · Talking Head Edit

Topgolf's decline explained with visualsfrom @shaneohgolfs

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Overview

The speaker discusses Topgolf's rise and fall, highlighting its acquisition by Callaway and subsequent decline in value. He uses graphs and news articles to support his analysis, concluding that Callaway invested in a trend rather than a sustainable business. He asks for viewers' thoughts on the matter.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State initial success
  2. 2Highlight rapid growth
  3. 3Show decline/loss
  4. 4Explain the problem
  5. 5Ask for thoughts

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
Breakdown
Elements
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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 45%

This is NOT GOOD 😳

Verbal hook · 50%

Topgolf has experienced the worst fall off we've ever seen in the sports industry.

Visual hook · 5%

Image of Topgolf building over a golf course

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Hook template

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[brand or company] has experienced the worst [type of decline] we've ever seen in [industry or space].

  • — Netflix has experienced the worst subscriber collapse we've ever seen in the streaming industry.
  • — CrossFit has experienced the worst brand implosion we've ever seen in the fitness industry.
  • — Peloton has experienced the worst fall from grace we've ever seen in the consumer tech space.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

Present a shocking statement about a company's decline to grab attention.

Payoff

Solicit audience opinions and thoughts on the presented problem.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Rise and Fall

A company experiences rapid growth, followed by a significant decline due to changing market conditions or strategic missteps.

  1. 1

    The Initial Claim

    Assert a negative trend or problem related to the subject.

  2. 2

    The Success Story

    Showcase the company's initial success and positive impact.

  3. 3

    The Acquisition Highlight

    Emphasize the company's value through a major acquisition.

  4. 4

    The Expansion Showcase

    Illustrate the company's rapid growth and global reach.

  5. 5

    The Decline Revelation

    Reveal the company's financial decline through a graph.

  6. 6

    The Trend Explanation

    Explain the underlying reason for the company's decline.

  7. 7

    The Loss Confirmation

    Confirm the financial loss through a sale announcement.

Themes

  • business
  • sports industry
  • golf

Techniques

  • data visualization
  • news reporting

Trends

  • golf
  • business analysis

Post caption

Topgolf ONCE WAS incredible for the game of Golf. Allowing EVERYONE to experience it, but recently has declined… WHY? #golf #golfstagram #golfing #golfaddict #golfers #golfswing #golftips #golfcoach #fyp

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    This is NOT GOOD 😳

  • branding · beginning

    TOPGOLF

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    TOP GOLF HAS

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    EXPERIENCED THE WORST

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    FALL OFF

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    WE'VE EVER SEEN

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    IN THE SPORTS

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    INDUSTRY.

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    WAS SO GREAT

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    FOR THE GAME

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    THEY PUT A

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    MODERN TWIST ON

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    THE EVERYDAY DRIVING

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    TECHNOLOGY.

  • informational · beginning

    HANG OUT WITH

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    FRIENDS, EAT,

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    DRINK. IT WAS

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    SO VALUABLE TO

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    SO MUCH SO

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    THAT CALLAWAY, ONE

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    OF THE WORLD'S

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    LARGEST GOLF BRANDS,

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    ACQUIRED TOP GOLF

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    IN 2020 FOR

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    $2 BILLION.

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    TOP GOLF GREW

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    RAPIDLY.

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    THEY STARTED IN

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    THE UNITED KINGDOM

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    AND TODAY HAVE

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    OVER 100 LOCATIONS

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    WORLDWIDE.

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    DECLINE OF TOP

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    GOLF OVER THE

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    LAST FIVE YEARS

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    HAS LED TO

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    REALIZATION THAT THEY

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    INVESTED INTO A

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    ULTIMATELY LEADING THEM

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    TO SELLING 60%

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    OF TOP GOLF

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    CALLAWAY, TO A

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    PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM

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    FOR A MAJOR

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    LOSS.

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    EXPLAINS TOP GOLF

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    OFF PROBLEM PERFECTLY.

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    THEY GET CUSTOMERS

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    ONE TIME AND

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    THEN NEVER GET

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    AND I THINK

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    WHY.

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    BUT I WANNA

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    HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS.

Transcript

Topgolf has experienced the worst fall off we've ever seen in the sports industry. A company that was so great for the game of good. They put a modern twist on the everyday driving range with new technology, a place to hang out with friends, eat, drink. It was so valuable to the game. So much so that Callaway, one of the world's largest golf brands, acquired Topgolf in 2020 for $2,000,000,000, billion with a b. Topgolf grew rapidly. They started in The United Kingdom in the year 2000 and today have over 100 locations worldwide. Also, if you like golf content like this, make sure you're following. But the rapid decline of Topgolf over the last five years has led to Callaway's realization that they invested into a rank, ultimately leading them to selling 60% of Topgolf Callaway to a private equity firm for a major loss. And this graph explains Topgolf's problem perfectly. They get customers in the door one time and then never get them bad. And I think we all know why, but I wanna hear your thoughts.

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