<P> Topgolf was founded in Watford, England in 2000 by twin brothers Steve and Dave Jolliffe . The idea for Topgolf came from when the two brothers were practicing their swings on a driving range and began thinking of different ways they could improve their experience . Throughout the years, the Topgolf experience has shifted to include new games, food, drinks, music, and apparel . Today, Topgolf serves millions of guests annually and has the world's largest digital golf audience . </P> <P> The Jolliffe brothers and a licensee developed the first three Topgolf locations in the United Kingdom beginning in 2000 . </P> <P> The U.S. licensee, with WestRiver Group as the lead investor, brought Topgolf to the U.S. in 2005 with the opening of Topgolf in Alexandria, VA . WestRiver Group was founded and is run by Erik Anderson, Executive Chairman of Topgolf International, Inc. dba Topgolf Entertainment Group (TEG). </P> <P> As the company expanded, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) became an investor in 2006 and Thomas Dundon in 2011 . Also in 2008, the company was incorporated as Topgolf International, Inc . </P>

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