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500 Topgolf Jobs Now Available in Minneapolis

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Monday, July 9, 2018

Approximately 500 new jobs have been posted online at topgolf.com/careers , and MISSION: Ambition auditions begin in three weeks.

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Approximately 500 new jobs have been posted online at topgolf.com/careers , and MISSION: Ambition auditions begin in three weeks.
A Topgolf MISSION: Ambition hiring event is one of the most unique ways one will ever interview for a job.
"Topgolf is a year-round destination that provides great times for all," said Topgolf Minneapolis Brooklyn Center Director of Operations Stephen Rubenstein.
"With positions available in every department, we can't wait to welcome new associates and add to our Topgolf family."

Celebrating 100 Years, Ripley's Believe It or Not! Signs Two-Year Partnership With Nitro Circus

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Friday, July 6, 2018

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is re-energizing its history with a two-year touring, digital contentand publishing partnership with action sports entertainment brand Nitro Circus .

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is re-energizing its history with a two-year touring, digital contentand publishing partnership with action sports entertainment brand Nitro Circus .
will be featured throughout Nitro Circus' live shows and the Nitro World Games.
As part of this agreement, Ripley Publishing also becomes the exclusive publisher for Nitro Circus, releasing its first title in Spring 2019.
"Both global family entertainment brands, Nitro Circus and Ripley's strive to make the unbelievable believable.

Greyhound Joins Nitro Circus in Recreating Iconic Evel Knievel Jump during HISTORY's 3-Hour Event, 'Evel Live'

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

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"Evel Live" will see Pastrana pay tribute to Evel Knievel as he recreates three of Knievel's most celebrated feats, including his iconic 1975 bus jump, all live from Las Vegas.

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"Evel Live" will see Pastrana pay tribute to Evel Knievel as he recreates three of Knievel's most celebrated feats, including his iconic 1975 bus jump, all live from Las Vegas.
Greyhound will once again be a part of creating record-breaking history by providing 16 buses for this milestone attempt, as Pastrana looks to challenge the 14 Greyhound bus jump Knievel executed over 40 years ago.
To celebrate this historic moment, Greyhound is offering travelers an exclusive experience to a Nitro Circus event by entering the "Nitro Circus Experience Sweepstakes."
To review official rules and details, and to enter the "Nitro Circus Experience Sweepstakes," simply submit the online form at www.greyhound.com/nitrocircus .

Harlem Globetrotters Select Son Of Legendary Globetrotter, Plus Manchester United Star And World's Strongest Man, In 2018 Player Draft

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

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In all, the Globetrotters selected five players, led by Lou Dunbar II of Oklahoma City University, son of legendary Globetrotters showman and current coach Sweet Lou Dunbar.

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In all, the Globetrotters selected five players, led by Lou Dunbar II of Oklahoma City University, son of legendary Globetrotters showman and current coach Sweet Lou Dunbar.
"The Globetrotters have always been open-minded about who plays for us, as well as who we select in our draft," said Sweet Lou Dunbar, who is also the Globetrotters' longtime director of player personnel.
The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 92 years.
The American Red Cross is the official charity of the Harlem Globetrotters.

Harlem Globetrotters Announce Five-Year Partnership In China, July Tour

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Thursday, June 7, 2018

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ATLANTA, June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Harlem Globetrotters and the Beijing Aspiring Integrated Marketing Company announced a five-year partnership today that will bring the Globetrotters back to China next month.

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ATLANTA, June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Harlem Globetrotters and the Beijing Aspiring Integrated Marketing Company announced a five-year partnership today that will bring the Globetrotters back to China next month.
"We are very excited to announce this new partnership in China, an increasingly important market with a rise in basketball culture and popularity of the Globetrotters," said Howard Smith, president of Harlem Globetrotters International.
As part of the partnership in China, the Globetrotters will play eight-to-12 shows in China annually over each of the next five years.
The Harlem Globetrotters are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 92 years.

Topgolf to Install Full Swing Simulators in Atlantic City's Ocean Resort Casino

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf is partnering with Full Swing, the leader in sports simulation technology, to bring the world's largestTopgolf Swing Suiteto the Ocean Resort Casino inAtlantic City this summer.

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf is partnering with Full Swing, the leader in sports simulation technology, to bring the world's largestTopgolf Swing Suiteto the Ocean Resort Casino inAtlantic City this summer.
In addition to the popular Topgolf game, which is designed for non-golfers and golfers alike, the Swing Suite will feature Full Swing simulators, HDTVs, comfortable lounge seating and food and beverage offerings.
"With 11 bays and 26,000 square feet, the size and scale of the Topgolf Swing Suite in the Ocean Resort Casino will be unlike anything the entertainment industry has seen before," said Topgolf Swing Suite PresidentRon Powers.
The Topgolf Swing Suite will open at the Ocean Resort Casino this June.

Topgolf Bringing a New Kind of Social Experience to Silicon Valley

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

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Topgolf will also feature a chef-driven menu, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs, flexible private event spaces and music in climate-controlled hitting bays for all-seasons comfort.

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Topgolf will also feature a chef-driven menu, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs, flexible private event spaces and music in climate-controlled hitting bays for all-seasons comfort.
Year-round programming includes events for kids and families, social leagues, live music, golf tournaments and instruction.
"Expansion in California is a top priority for Topgolf," said Topgolf Chief Development Officer Chris Callaway .
"I can already hear the cheers of residents from across Silicon Valley, celebrating the arrival of Topgolf and its high-tech sports entertainment experience," said San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo.

Topgolf Names Ben Sharpe President of Toptracer Range

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

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Sharpe will grow the Toptracer Range licensing business, creating a more interactive, social player experience at driving ranges worldwide

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Sharpe will grow the Toptracer Range licensing business, creating a more interactive, social player experience at driving ranges worldwide
DALLAS, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Topgolf Entertainment Group (TEG) has hired former TaylorMade Golf Company CEO Ben Sharpe to expand its global footprint of driving ranges that license its Toptracer Range technology.
Sharpe will serve as President of the Toptracer Range division, which is based in London and overseen by TEG CEO Dolf Berle .
Topgolf has leveraged the technology for its pop-up social experience Topgolf Crush , game play integration at several Topgolf venues around the country, and it is licensing Toptracer Range to driving ranges and tournament directors for a more interactive golf experience.
Prior to joining Topgolf, Sharpe spent nine years at TaylorMade-adidas Golf, starting as the Vice President of the EMEA/Pacific region.

Topgolf Names Ben Sharpe President of Toptracer Range

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

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DALLAS, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Topgolf Entertainment Group (TEG) has hired former TaylorMade Golf Company CEO Ben Sharpe to expand its global footprint of driving ranges that license its Toptracer Range technology.

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DALLAS, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Topgolf Entertainment Group (TEG) has hired former TaylorMade Golf Company CEO Ben Sharpe to expand its global footprint of driving ranges that license its Toptracer Range technology.
Sharpe will serve as President of the Toptracer Range division, which is based in London and overseen by TEG CEO Dolf Berle .
Topgolf has leveraged the technology for its pop-up social experience Topgolf Crush , game play integration at several Topgolf venues around the country, and it is licensing Toptracer Range to driving ranges and tournament directors for a more interactive golf experience.
Prior to joining Topgolf, Sharpe spent nine years at TaylorMade-adidas Golf, starting as the Vice President of the EMEA/Pacific region.

Topgolf Hiring 500 Associates for New Miami Venue Slated to Open this Summer

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

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MIAMI, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf today announced hiring plans for its second Greater Miami location, which will open late summer 2018 in Doral.

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MIAMI, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf today announced hiring plans for its second Greater Miami location, which will open late summer 2018 in Doral.
Approximately 500 new jobs have been posted online at topgolf.com/careers , and MISSION: Ambition auditions begin in a few weeks.
A Topgolf MISSION: Ambition hiring event is one of the most unique ways one will ever interview for a job.
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