Callaway’s $1.5B Loss, Par 3 Strategy & Your Holiday Golf Gift Guide

Episode 16 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, host Bob Kitchen delivers a packed session of golf business insights, product tips, and holiday shopping help — just in time for Thanksgiving. Bob kicks things off with a sincere apology about a brand mention in a previous episode, reinforcing his commitment to keeping the podcast honest, informative, and professional. Then it's onto big stories in the golf world: - Callaway sells Top Golf at a $1.5B loss – What it says about the business of golf entertainment - Good Good finally adds female golfers – And why it matters - FootJoy’s evolution – From old-school to agile brand, and how they’re staying competitive Bob also answers listener questions about: - Teeing up on par threes – Should you? (Yes!) - Offset in golf clubs – What it is and why most golfers need it He then shares his Holiday Golf Gift Guide, with personal recommendations at all price points — including gear from TaylorMade, Cobra, Bridgestone, Puma, Pins & Aces, and more. Expect honest takes on what’s worth the money, what’s moving fast, and which brands Maple Hill has gone deep on (think: 40,000+ shoes, 2,000 iron sets, and hundreds of bags). Finally, Bob runs through Maple Hill’s Black Friday promotions, including: - Bonus gift cards with every gift card purchase - Simulator passes, fitting discounts, and exclusive extras - Prepaid indoor golf packages for winter play Plus, a sneak peek at next episode’s special guest — Bob Bettinardi of Bettinardi Golf — and a quick Thanksgiving sign-off. 0:00 Podcast Introduction and Apology 1:43 Callaway Golf Sells Top Golf 5:45 Good Good Adds Female Golfers 7:57 Meeting with FootJoy Executives 9:40 Should You Tee Up on Par Threes? 11:32 Upcoming Bob Bettinardi Interview 15:31 Holiday Gift Guide 19:12 Why Do Golf Manufacturers Make So Much Offset? 24:12 Maple Hill Black Friday Deals 29:28 Thanksgiving Sign-Off 🎯 Shop THE HILL Official Merch Rep the brand and support the movement with official gear! 🛒 Grab yours now: https://bit.ly/46UAoOh Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/maplehillgolf/ https://www.instagram.com/maplehillgolf/ https://www.tiktok.com/@maplehillgolf.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1PySMzGMnuiZbXVjWMlmA Website: https://maplehillgolf.com/