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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Rohit David

Is It Time to Invest in L.A.B. Putters? Brand Popularity Soars After $200 Million Buyout Following US Open Buzz

Golf LAB Golf L Catterton United States US Open Golf Digest JJ Spaun Callaway LVMH Odyssey
L.A.B. Golf’s £152M L Catterton acquisition on 28 July 2025, after Spaun’s U.S. Open win, projects sales to hit £91.2M in 2025. (Credit: Lab Golf Website Gallery)

L.A.B. Golf, a niche putter manufacturer, has seen its brand popularity skyrocket after a £152 million ($202 million) acquisition by private equity firm L Catterton, fueled by JJ Spaun's US.

With sales projected to triple from 130,000 to 400,000 units this year, investors and golf enthusiasts are asking whether L.A.B.'s market surge signals a prime investment opportunity or a fleeting trend in the £3.8 billion ($5 billion) global golf equipment market.

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