Listen "Callaway’s $1.5B Loss, Par 3 Strategy & Your Holiday Golf Gift Guide"
Episode Synopsis
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 competitiveBob 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 itHe 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 playPlus, 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 Apology1:43 Callaway Golf Sells Top Golf5:45 Good Good Adds Female Golfers7:57 Meeting with FootJoy Executives9:40 Should You Tee Up on Par Threes?11:32 Upcoming Bob Bettinardi Interview15:31 Holiday Gift Guide19:12 Why Do Golf Manufacturers Make So Much Offset?24:12 Maple Hill Black Friday Deals29:28 Thanksgiving Sign-Off🎯 Shop THE HILL Official MerchRep the brand and support the movement with official gear!🛒 Grab yours now: https://bit.ly/46UAoOhFollow us:https://www.facebook.com/maplehillgolf/https://www.instagram.com/maplehillgolf/https://www.tiktok.com/@maplehillgolf.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1PySMzGMnuiZbXVjWMlmAWebsite: https://maplehillgolf.com/
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