Jason Black

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[Jason Black @jasonablack]

90 years ago in East Texas, Leon Black was born in Martins Mill. He lived a great life… made his mark, created a legacy and lived a full authentic and Christ-led.
Enjoy the video … Coach Beard blessed us with connecting 100 years of UT basketball. https://t.co/kldDD0BPxw

[Michael Girdley @girdley]

NEW LONG FORM VIDEO: The rise and fall of Topgolf: the $1.5 billion mistake

At one point, Topgolf was called the best thing to happen to golf since Tiger Woods. But in January 2026, the entire business was sold to a private equity firm in what many considered a fire sale. The price was $1.1 billion, less than half of what the company had been worth just five years earlier.

Here’s the surprising part: during those five years, the business never stopped growing. Topgolf kept opening new locations, attracting new customers, and generating more revenue.

So how does a company with growing sales, expanding locations, and a popular brand lose so much value?

What went wrong? Was it bad management, changing consumer habits, or something deeper hidden in the business model?

This is the rise and fall of Topgolf, version two.

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

@DallasAptGP On 16. I hit a bunt driver 245 yards to back of green. Such an intimidating tee shot.

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

@parmachina Couldn’t agree more. The 16th sits like a king on a throne.

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

Go spurs. Great win.

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

Back on the home track.

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

Version 2 in the works. Park Golf.

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

@EstesPga Pretty amazing. The total sqft of the facility is likely less than 10k sqft.

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

@EstesPga I put a left handed one in the bag. And a big chew of RedMan in the right cheek. That is working so far.

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

@hicasamadim Double plus 2

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

@bmins77 I thought it was the best. Loved the layout and challenge. The best player won

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

@peterjkostis @david59duval He is quite comfortable and authentic

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

Congrats to my oldest. Now a graduate from UVA. Charlottesville was a great place. Next stop Boulder for law school.

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

@chiproytx We’re flying up to C ville tomorrow. And I will be back the following week if you want to connect in DC

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

@EstesPga Her parents are zoo keepers

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

@RepThomasMassie Fix it. And arrest Epstein group and get ids at voting.

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

@EricMetcalf21 … 125 more days. I hope you are doing well. #hookem

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

@RandPaul We can’t even arrest the Team Epstein. System feels broken.

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

Great Great Grandfather. Born almost 100 years ago. Holly Springs Cemetery.

[Jason Black @jasonablack]

@chiproytx Booo.