The ModGolf Podcast - Episodes Archive

Innovation Stories From The Las Vegas PGA Fashion & Demo Experience (049)

August 29th, 2018 | Season 4 | 1 hr 57 secs

#growgolf, adaptive golfers, callaway, entrepreneurship, ezeegolf, footjoy, future of golf, gianna rojas, golf apparel, golf channel, innovation, jofit, kinona, las vegas golf, mizzen+main, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, p2 golf products, pga, pga show, range ball, reed exhibitions, startup, the modgolf podcast, topgolf, topgolf las vegas, womens fashion, womens golf, womens golf clothes

Our host Colin Weston travels to Las Vegas to reveal this year's best golf innovation and entrepreneurship stories at The PGA Fashion & Demo Experience.

Creating Unique Moments For New Golfers - Donna Hoffman / Women on Course (048)

August 16th, 2018 | Season 4 | 38 mins

#growgolf, donna hoffman, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, golf travel, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, startup, women entrepreneur, women founders, women on course, women startup, womens golf, womens golf clothes, womens golf events, womens travel

How do you introduce women to a sport with a reputation of being unwelcoming and intimidating? Women on Course Founder Donna Hoffman is cracking the code by creating a community-based golf events platform that harnesses "The Power of Shared Experiences". Listen in as Donna shares the entrepreneurial insights that allowed her to tap into the expanding yet still under-served market segment of women's golf.

Shaping An Innovative Approach For Women’s Golf Apparel - KINONA (047)

August 8th, 2018 | Season 4 | 41 mins 11 secs

#growgolf, #mykinonastyle, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf and life, golf apparel, golf channel, innovation, kinona, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, startup, womens fashion, womens golf, womens golf clothes

“It became really clear to us that there wasn’t a golf apparel brand out there that spoke to us, which was the inspiration for creating KINONA”. Founders Tami Fujii and Dianne Celuch join host Colin Weston to share their entrepreneurial journey that is poised to reshape the "Life Leisure" women's golf apparel space.

Michael Breed - Embracing Resilience and Gratitude to Shape His Approach to Golf and Life (046)

August 1st, 2018 | Season 4 | 59 mins 34 secs

#growgolf, #letsdothis, blue ocean strategy, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, golf digest, golf instruction, innovation, let's do this, michael breed, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, new breed of golf, siriusxm, startup

“I don’t care what it is you do with your life as long as you try to be the very best you can be”. At 17 years old, Michael Breed received this sage advice from his uncle, who is one of the many influential people that help set the course for his entrepreneurial journey. Michael shares with us the key moments and character traits that have shaped the person he is and the work he so passionately loves.

Building a Culture That Gives Back - Rhett Evans / The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (045)

July 26th, 2018 | Season 4 | 35 mins 7 secs

#growgolf, blue ocean strategy, entrepreneurship, future of golf, gcsaa, golf course superintendents, golf podcast, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, national golf day, rhett evans, startup, we are golf

“In any business, to be able to form those alliances and add strength to your portfolio were you may not have them really bodes well for creating a recipe for success”. The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America CEO Rhett Evans joins us to share how The GCSAA embraces the power of partnerships to advocate for innovation in the golf industry and much more.

2018 Special Olympics USA Games interview with Andrew Roberts

July 23rd, 2018 | Season 4 | 5 mins 1 sec

andrew roberts, autism, doug flutie, entrepreneurship, flutie foundation, innovation, ken roberts, modgolf, modgolf podcast, special olympics, startup, usa games kpmg

Not all of the best stories from The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games happened on the golf course. Meet Andrew Roberts who, as a Boston sports obsessed 14 year old, has overcome the challenges of Autism to find his true passion as a sports blogger and reporter.

RISE WITH US. Stories From The Special Olympics USA Games Golf Event (044)

July 17th, 2018 | Season 4 | 1 hr 5 mins

#diversityandinclusion, #growgolf, #risewithus, diversity, entrepreneurship, espn, future of golf, inclusion, innovation, kpmg, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, rise with us, special olympics, usa games, we are golf

“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt”. These are the inspirational words from organizer Alana Brahler for the USA Games Special Olympics golf athletes. On this episode we cover a unique golf event that transforms both the lives of the participants and the people that support them.

Creating Engaging Content That Attracts A Diverse Golf Audience - Aimee Cho / YouTube Golf Instructor and Social Media Influencer

July 2nd, 2018 | Season 4 | 35 mins 58 secs

#growgolf, aimee cho, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf with aimee, innovation, lean startup, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga show, startup, youtube. pga

"We need more personalities to build that bridge between recreational and serious golfers to connect and make golf a fun experience". This week Colin speaks with YouTuber Aimee Cho, whose golf instruction channel "Golf With Aimee" is helping grow the game by "making golf simple, fun and effective".

Innovating and Advocating For A Vibrant Golf Industry - Jay Karen / The National Golf Course Owners Association

June 26th, 2018 | Season 4 | 45 mins 43 secs

entrepreneurship, future of golf, gcsaa, golf course owners, innovation, jay karen, lean startup, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, national golf course owners association, ngcoa, startup, topgolf, we are golf

"Our job at The NGCOA is to stoke the fires of interest that encourage golf course operators to be progressive and try new things". This week we sit down with National Golf Course Owners Association CEO Jay Karen to learn how his organization proactively supports the $84 billion / year golf industry.

Reviving The Golf Courses That Revitalize Our Heroes - Jennifer Poth / Operation Military Support Golf (041)

June 20th, 2018 | Season 4 | 36 mins 12 secs

#growgolf, arnald palmer, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf, golf disruption, golf innovation, jennifer poth, lean startup, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, operation support military golf, osmg, startup

After federal funding that helped maintain the 145 US military golf courses was cut, Jennifer Poth couldn't stand by idly as they fell into complete disrepair. Coming from a military family, combined with her love for golf motivated Jennifer to take the entrepreneurial leap and make a positive impact in the lives of past, present and future military personal through the game she loves. On this week's episode of The ModGolf Podcast, we learn about Jennifer's journey to create Operation Support Military Golf.

Engage. Empower. Support. - Stories from Women's Golf Day 2018 (040)

June 14th, 2018 | Season 4 | 31 mins 52 secs

#blueoceanshift, #growgolf, #womensgolfday, blue ocean strategy, city of vancouver, elisa gaudet, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf, golf innovation, lean startup, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, monaghan golf group, startup, tom monaghan, topgolf, vancouver, vancouver park board, vangolf, we are golf, women's golf day

This week Colin travels to Fraserview Golf Course in Vancouver to hear the experiences of the participants and creators celebrating this lively and fun Women’s Golf Day event. Started three years ago by Founder Elisa Gaudet, Women’s Golf Day is a one-day global event that encourages girls and women to play golf and learn skills that last a lifetime.

Passionately Advocating For Golfers of All Abilities - Gianna Rojas / Adaptive Golfers (039)

June 6th, 2018 | Season 4 | 43 mins 2 secs

#growgolf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, gianna rojas, golf, golf disruption, golf innovation, lean startup, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, startup, topgolf

Gianna Rojas has turned the physical challenge she was born with into her entrepreneurial secret sauce. Listen in as The “One Handed Lady Golfer” shares with us how she found strength from childhood bullying and isolation to discover her sense of purpose through the game of golf.

Letting Washington Know About Golf's $84 Billion Annual Economic Impact - National Golf Day (038)

May 29th, 2018 | Season 4 | 54 mins 40 secs

#growgolf, about golf, buffalo.agency, capital hill, diversity, future of golf, golf, golf 2020 diversity task force, golf channel, golf disruption, golf innovation, golftec, inclusion, michael breed, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, startup, steve mona, the first tee, topgolf, we are golf, wearegolf, world golf foundation

Our host Colin Weston travels to Capital Hill in Washington to both participate in and reveal some compelling stories from National Golf Day 2018.

BONUS Episode: Season 3 Wrap Up / Season 4 Preview

May 15th, 2018 | Season 3 | 21 mins 20 secs

#growgolf, arccos golf, blue ocean strategy, chef's cut real jerky, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf 20/20, golflogix, innovation, lean startup, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, pga of america, pga reach, startup, top golf media, topgolf, ugull pay, we are golf, womens golf day

Host Colin Weston recaps the best from each of our twelve Season 3 guests, along with a preview of Season 4 which will premiere on May 29.

Transforming a Golf Course Friendship Into A Deliciously Innovative Business Model - Dennis Riedel / Chef's Cut Real Jerky

April 23rd, 2018 | Season 3 | 25 mins 22 secs

#growgolf, chef's cut, chef's cut real jerky, dennis riedel, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf innovation, golfboard, jerky, lean startup, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, startup, topgolf, uber

Ex-Mini Tour player Dennis Riedel was caddying alongside good friend Chef Blair Swiler when Blair shared his homemade jerky with him. Real cuts of moist, delicious premium beef, right there on the golf course, was all Dennis needed to realize this was their entrepreneurial AHA moment. And with some convincing, Chef Blair shared his recipe and the pair began smoking and selling Chef’s Cut Real Jerky Co® to golf and country clubs across the US. This week Dennis shares their golf-inspired startup story with our host Colin Weston.

Creating A Golf Education Culture That Is Different, Daring and Diverse - Dr. Christopher Cain / PGA Golf Management University Program at UNLV (036)

April 16th, 2018 | Season 3 | 49 mins 17 secs

#growgolf, christopher cain, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf education, golf innovation, golf management, lean startup, major series of putting, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, msop, simon sinek, start with why, startup, topgolf, unlv, unlv pga golf management university program

Christopher Cain's life-long love for golf has led to keynote speaking engagements and recognition as one of golf's top academic influencers. But his biggest joy is the inspiration and insights he draws from his students and staff as Director of The PGA Golf Management Program at UNLV. This week Chris shares with us his thoughts on the future of golf and the influence Simon Sinek's "The Power of WHY" has on his approach to culture building and leadership within the golf industry.