Topgolf is kicking off another devastating round of layoffs, and workers across the country will feel the hit fast and deep.
Just months after private equity firm Leonard Green acquired majority ownership of the struggling entertainment giant, the Dallas-based company reportedly eliminated hundreds of positions tied to sales, hospitality, operations, events, and customer experience. The layoffs arrive during a shaky moment for the American job market, where companies across multiple industries continue trimming payrolls despite steady unemployment numbers.
Topgolf already cut 300 employees last year after tariffs reportedly carved an estimated $40 million hole into the company’s finances. Now, with new CEO David McKillips settling into leadership, employees say another restructuring wave is underway. McKillips previously helped lead Chuck E. Cheese through bankruptcy before joining Topgolf, and some of his earliest moves reportedly included replacing the company’s top technology and marketing executives with former colleagues from his previous leadership circle.
The broader layoff climate has only added to worker anxiety. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S. employers announced more than 60,000 job cuts in March alone, while tech layoffs climbed past 52,000 during the first quarter of 2026. Experts say companies continue pulling back hiring while restructuring around automation, AI investments, and economic uncertainty.
