Chamberlin joins Topgolf from PENN
Entertainment Inc.
DALLAS, July 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern golf entertainment leader
Topgolf announced today that Erin
Chamberlin has been named its new Chief Operating Officer
beginning July 22. Chamberlin joins
the company from PENN Entertainment Inc., the largest provider of
gaming entertainment in North
America, where she served as a Senior Vice President of
Regional Operations since 2019.
In her new role, Chamberlin will be responsible for Topgolf's
globally owned and operated venue experience, including the Player
experience, operational excellence, Topgolf technology, food and
beverage innovation, supply chain and culinary operations. She will
be a part of the Executive Leadership Team reporting to
Topgolf CEO Artie Starrs.
"Erin's extensive background as a leader in one of the most
complex and dynamic hospitality categories will be a great benefit
to all of us at Topgolf," said Artie
Starrs. "We're fortunate to have found a leader who has the
expertise for the role and embraces our brand's playful spirit as
we further strengthen and solidify the unique Topgolf experience we
deliver to Players."
Chamberlin comes to Topgolf with over 20 years of progressive
experience operating large, consumer-facing organizations in highly
competitive markets. During her time at PENN, Erin oversaw
operational responsibility for nine of the company's network of
casinos across the country, supervised PENN's horse
racing operations and was the Chair of PENN Women resource group.
Prior to PENN, she held various operations leadership roles with
Caesars Entertainment at Horseshoe Baltimore, Planet Hollywood
Resort & Casino Las
Vegas, Horseshoe Hammond and Caesars Atlantic City.
"As a Topgolf Player myself, I'm beyond excited for the
opportunity to bring my gaming entertainment experience into the
modern golf space," Chamberlin said. "It's an exciting time to join
the brand, and I look forward to working with the accomplished
teams responsible for the day-to-day success of our venues and
Player experience."
Chamberlin graduated from the University of
Virginia and later received her MBA from Duke University's Fuqua
School of Business. She has been recognized by the
Baltimore Sun on its "25 Women to
Watch" list, was named to the Baltimore Business Journal's
"Enterprising Women" list and was the recipient of the Women in
Gaming Leader of the Year Award in 2018.
About Topgolf
A Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. (NYSE: MODG) brand, Topgolf is
the ultimate instigator of play. Thanks to our 100 outdoor Topgolf
venues around the globe, industry-leading Toptracer technology,
mobile game and app, we're leading the charge of modern golf
wherever our Players are. We offer a variety of tech-driven games,
a top-tier food and drink menu, and a vibe focused on more play for
all. Topgolf brands are on a mission to enable Players to hit 50
billion golf balls between 2022 and 2025. To learn more or make
plans to come play around, visit topgolf.com.
About Topgolf Callaway Brands
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. (NYSE: MODG) is an unrivaled
tech-enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company delivering
leading golf equipment, apparel and entertainment, with a portfolio
of global brands including Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew,
Toptracer, Odyssey, OGIO and Jack Wolfskin. "Modern Golf" is the
dynamic and inclusive ecosystem that includes both on-course and
off-course golf. Learn more at topgolfcallawaybrands.com.
Topgolf Media Contact:
Amanda Gleason
Director, PR & Communications
Email: press@topgolf.com
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