The ModGolf Podcast - Episodes Archive

"This Is Going To Change My Life!" - Jeff Nicholson with VertaCat Mobility Riders

July 26th, 2024 | Season 15 | 24 mins 50 secs

accessibility solutions, adaptive golf, golf accessibility, golf entrepreneur, golf industry news, golf innovation, golf podcast, golf social impact, modgolf, sport tech, vertacat, veterans golf

Stand tall, roam free, and “Stand and play the VertaCat way”. Jeff Nicholson joins host Colin Weston to share how their 70 year old manufacturing company saw an opportunity to give back to the sport they love by creating the VertaCat all-terrain mobility rider for paraplegic athletes.

Sharing an Attitude of Gratitude - Kevin Carpenter, The GratiDude / Grateful 4 Golf

July 17th, 2024 | Season 15 | 41 mins 31 secs

community building, golf entrepreneur, golf innovation, kevin carpenter, modgolf, sport business, sport tech, the gratidude, the modgolf podcast

"I am perfectly content helping one person at a time, as every ripple makes a wave". Kevin Carpenter, aka The GratiDude joins us to share the impactful work he takes on through his Grateful 4 Golf non-profit program and his discovery of "The superpower of meditation".

Tech-Driven Products That Both Train and Entertain - Tim Briand, Foresight Sports

June 27th, 2024 | Season 15 | 41 mins 59 secs

entrepreneurship, foresight sports, gc quad, golf business, golf entertainment, golf innovation, golf launch monitor, golf simulator, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, sport tech, tim briand

So how do golf launch monitors work and what is the technology behind them? Tim Briand with Foresight Sports joins host Colin Weston for an engaging and in-depth conversation about the massive growth in the launch monitor sector for both the professional player on the range and the recreational player having fun in a golf simulator.

A Brief History of Synthetic Turf

June 20th, 2024 | Season 15 | 47 mins 8 secs

artificial turf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf innovation, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, sport tech, synthetic turf, synthetic turf international, the pga show

Known initially by names such as AstroTurf, ModSod and Artificial Turf, we explore the origins of synthetic sport surfacing with a focus on applications in the golf industry. Host Colin Weston speaks with subject matter experts Bob Johnston (Principal, JSA Sport Architecture) and Jeffery McDaniel (Synthetic Turf International) to uncover the history and explore the future of this multi-billion dollar industry.

Embracing Lessons: Wisdom Gained from Failure - Igor Vainshtein, Founder of GolfTrak.app

June 4th, 2024 | Season 15 | 46 mins 58 secs

carolin pinegger, david leadbetter, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf innovation, golf pitch challenge, golftrak.app, igor vainshtein, innovation, kevin harrington, modgolf, modgolf podcast, shark tank, sport tech, startup, synthetic turf international, the pga show

Entrepreneur Igor Vainshtein, Founder GolfTrak.app joins us to share his incredible journey that started when his parents immigrated to Australia from the former USSR with $200 and no English skills whatsoever. We discuss the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and Igor's passion to constantly innovate and create products that customers want.

Taking an Entrepreneurial Approach to Build a Career in Sport Journalism - Ann Liguori, Author of "Life On The Green"

May 24th, 2024 | Season 15 | 52 mins 3 secs

amy alcott, ann liguori, annika sorenstam, ben crenshaw, bernhard longer, dottie pepper, entrepreneurship, gary player, golf business, golf entertainment, golf innovation, jack nicklaus, jan stephenson, life of the green, modgolf, modgolf podcast, nancy lopez, padraig harrington, renee powell, the pga show, tom watson

To celebrate Ann Liguori's recent book "Life on the green - lessons and wisdom from legends in golf" host Colin Weston creates a game show called "Who Said That??" to test Ann's ability to recall quotes from the dozen stories told. We hope you like this fun and inspiring episode as much as we enjoyed making it!

Embrace Change To Fuel Entrepreneurial Success - Carolin Pinegger, The Golf Pitch Challenge

May 8th, 2024 | Season 15 | 43 mins 41 secs

carolin pinegger, david leadbetter, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf innovation, golf pitch challenge, innovation, kevin harrington, modgolf, modgolf podcast, shark tank, sport tech, startup, synthetic turf international, the pga show

"I felt like I was treading water and not because I wasn't working hard enough. I was doing my very best and wasn't getting where I wanted to be. I needed to pivot and change!" Golf entrepreneur and Ex-Pro Golfer Carolin Pinegger shares her personal story and latest collaborative venture: The "Shark Tank for Golf Innovators" called The Golf Pitch Challenge.

Learn By Doing And Just Keep Moving Forward - Jared Solomon, CEO and Co-Founder of Five Iron Golf

April 30th, 2024 | Season 15 | 39 mins 18 secs

callaway, entrepreneurship, five iron golf, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf innovation, golf simulator, indoor golf, innovation, jared solomon, modgolf, modgolf podcast, sport tech, synthetic turf international, the pga show, topgolf

"It doesn't matter that we made a million dollar mistake, let's keep moving forward and learn as we go". Jared Solomon - CEO of Five Iron Golf joins host Colin Weston to share how four co-founders built a successful indoor golf entertainment business starting from the back room of a Manhattan men's clothing store.

A Non-Profit On a Mission To Revolutionize The Golfing Experience - Nick Darby with Get Golfing

April 16th, 2024 | Season 15 | 45 mins 19 secs

edward richardson, england golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, get golfing, golf business, golf industry, golf innovation, golf non profit, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, nick darby, sport tech, the pga show, usga

"It was such a shame seeing all these beautiful golf courses going downhill. So our job is to save as many courses as we can to keep golf flourishing." - Nick Darby with UK non-profit Get Golfing shares how they are on a mission to revolutionize the golfing experience

Turning a Homemade Golf Game Into a Global Business Venture - Tyler Simmons, Founder of BucketGolf

April 3rd, 2024 | Season 15 | 36 mins 49 secs

bucket golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf equipment, golf industry, golf innovation, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga of america, sport tech, the pga show, tyler simmons, usga

"Seeing my roommate throw his clothes into his pop-up laundry hamper, I realized that I should instead make retractable pop-up buckets which cut our product cost almost in half." Tyler Simmons - CEO and Founder of BucketGolf joins host Colin Weston to share how they have created a portable, fun golf game that anyone can enjoy almost anywhere.

Creating a New Type of Golf - David Hinkle and Rio Valeriano with T36 Golf

March 17th, 2024 | Season 15 | 50 mins 43 secs

david hinkle, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf course architecture, golf course design, golf industry, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, rio valeriano, sport tech, t36 golf

"We’re flipping the script on traditional golf and redefining the sport for a new generation of golfers" T36 Golf Co-Founders David Hinkle and Rio Valeriano join host Colin Weston to share how their "Double Loop" design delivers a full 18-hole game experience with a smaller environmental footprint and shorter playtime.

Live From The 2024 PGA Show Media Stage! - Part 2

March 1st, 2024 | 34 mins 26 secs

ashworth golf, caddy time, entrepreneurship, geremy davis, golf & gospel, golf accessories, golf apparel, golf business, golf genius, golf industry, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, pga show, reed exhibitions, the pga of america

Host Colin Weston attended The 2024 PGA Show, where he broadcasted live from the Media Stage. Here are the last three of six engaging conversations with a diverse group of entrepreneurs and innovators that he met at the show.

Live From The 2024 PGA Show Media Stage! - Part 1

February 21st, 2024 | 34 mins 57 secs

david leadbetter, entrepreneurship, flash weather ai, gimmiepro, golf accessories, golf apparel, golf business, golf genius, golf industry, golf pitch challenge, innovation, kevin harrington, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, pga show, reed exhibitions, shark tank, the pga of america

Host Colin Weston attended The 2024 PGA Show, where he broadcasted live from the Media Stage. Here are the first three of six engaging conversations with a diverse group of entrepreneurs and innovators that he met at the show.

SEASON 14 WRAP-UP / SEASON 15 PREVIEW

January 13th, 2024 | Season 14 | 24 mins 5 secs

adam beach, adventure golf & sports, afriyea golf academy, amy bockerstette, bob parsons, brad schweigert, christina kim, claude brousseau, clubface golf, danielle tucker, entrepreneurship, gary guerrero jr, golf business, golf industry, i got this foundation, innovation, isaiah mwesige, kevin corn, lagshot golf, lpga tour, modgolf, modgolf podcast, mygolfspy, paul mceldon, preston phillips, pxg, scott lundmark, scratch golf academy, sport tech

If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our twelve Season 14 episodes, this bonus show gives you a recap of the great conversations I had with some of the golf industry's top influencers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Hopefully this will inspire you to listen to a couple of the episodes listed below. Enjoy!

Applying a Tech Startup Mindset To Innovate Golf Club Design - Brad Schweigert, PXG Chief Product Officer

December 29th, 2023 | Season 14 | 37 mins 32 secs

bob parsons, brad schweigert, entrepreneurship, golf, golf clubs, golf equipment, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, pxg

I met with Bob Parsons and immediately knew what I was going to do. I would regret saying no, knowing that I passed up on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It was a huge decision and lots of people thought that I was crazy to leave Ping but I felt that I had to give it a go. - Brad Schweigert, Chief Product Officer at PXG joins Colin for a masterclass in product innovation and entrepreneurship.

Working Through Trauma to Emerge More Resilient, Grateful and Happy - Christina Kim, LPGA Tour Pro

December 14th, 2023 | Season 14 | 44 mins 49 secs

christina kim, entrepreneurship, golf, innovation, lpga, mental health awareness, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, social impact, suicide prevention

On the LPGA Tour Christina Kim is known for her bubbly, fun, positive personality. After more than a decade of professional golf that veneer cracked, leaving Christina exhausted, empty and depressed. On this compelling episode Christina and host Colin Weston share stories of trauma, rejuvenation and a newfound joy for both life and golf.