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  <title>Lessons Learned On The PGA Tour To Raise Your Mental Performance - Dick Zokol, CEO and Founder of MindTRAK Golf</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Nicknamed "Disco Dick" after playing a 1982 PGA Tour event wearing a Sony Walkman, two-time tour winner Dick Zokol joins us to share how listening to music on course to calm his hyperactive mind was the insight that led to the creation of MindTRAK Golf.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>"For the first six months during my PGA Tour rookie year I couldn't make a cut and I'm getting all wound up. I knew I was playing well but my hyperactive mind was causing so much anxiety. I listened to music to calm down with a Sony Walkman so I thought "why don't I listen to it on the golf course?" Nicknamed "Disco Dick" after playing a 1982 PGA Tour event wearing a Sony Walkman, two-time tour winner Dick Zokol joins us to share how listening to music on course to calm his hyperactive mind were the seeds that led to the creation of MindTRAK Golf.
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Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Dick on our Youtube Channel (https://youtu.be/3W3SMW6X2Zw)!
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Want to give MindTRAK Golf a try? Download it from the Apple App Store (https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/mindtrak/id1523198384) for free. Android version coming soon.
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You can learn more about Dick on his bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/dick-zokol).
Show Notes and Dick Quotes
"My first year on the PGA Tour, like most rookies I felt really uncomfortable. I got there thinking "oh my God, I have my PGA Tour card but now what am I going to do?" I'm amongst Jack Nicklaus and Freddie Couples, Arnold Palmer and there's Lee Trevino. For six months I couldn't make a cut and I'm getting all wound up. I knew I was playing well but my hyperactive mind was causing so much anxiety. I listened to music to calm down with a Sony Walkman so I thought "why don't I listen to it on the golf course?" which was a dangerous proposition.
The next week was Milwaukee so I put the Walkman in my bag and was playing with Larry Mize. 100 yards from the clubhouse I put the headphones on and Larry yells "Look at Disco Dick!" So I've got the rock and roll going and I'm coming down the 18th fairway seven under par and I'm so comfortable. I'm in my own little world listening to music and it's effortless. I led the tournament after the first round all the way up to the last hole on Sunday. This was a monumental discovery learning what music did to me.
At that moment I realized "Wow, this game is psychological because the only thing that has changed is how I thought". I can't physically compete with Fred Couples, but from a mindfulness perspective I can compete if I perform mentally. Now looking back at it, those were the seeds that led to the creation of MindTRAK Golf." Special Guest: Dick Zokol - CEO and Founder of MindLink Golf.
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    <![CDATA[<p>&quot;For the first six months during my PGA Tour rookie year I couldn&#39;t make a cut and I&#39;m getting all wound up. I knew I was playing well but my hyperactive mind was causing so much anxiety. I listened to music to calm down with a Sony Walkman so I thought &quot;why don&#39;t I listen to it on the golf course?&quot; Nicknamed &quot;Disco Dick&quot; after playing a 1982 PGA Tour event wearing a Sony Walkman, two-time tour winner Dick Zokol joins us to share how listening to music on course to calm his hyperactive mind were the seeds that led to the creation of MindTRAK Golf.</p>

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<p><strong>Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Dick on our <a href="https://youtu.be/3W3SMW6X2Zw" rel="nofollow">Youtube Channel</a>!</strong><br>
<a href="https://youtu.be/3W3SMW6X2Zw" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/X9SaBz48.jpg" alt=""></a></p>

<p>Want to give MindTRAK Golf a try? Download it from the <strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/mindtrak/id1523198384" rel="nofollow">Apple App Store</a></strong> for free. Android version coming soon.</p>

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<p>You can learn more about Dick on his <strong><a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/dick-zokol" rel="nofollow">bio page</a></strong>.</p>

<p><strong>Show Notes and Dick Quotes</strong><br>
&quot;My first year on the PGA Tour, like most rookies I felt really uncomfortable. I got there thinking &quot;oh my God, I have my PGA Tour card but now what am I going to do?&quot; I&#39;m amongst Jack Nicklaus and Freddie Couples, Arnold Palmer and there&#39;s Lee Trevino. For six months I couldn&#39;t make a cut and I&#39;m getting all wound up. I knew I was playing well but my hyperactive mind was causing so much anxiety. I listened to music to calm down with a Sony Walkman so I thought &quot;why don&#39;t I listen to it on the golf course?&quot; which was a dangerous proposition.</p>

<p>The next week was Milwaukee so I put the Walkman in my bag and was playing with Larry Mize. 100 yards from the clubhouse I put the headphones on and Larry yells &quot;Look at Disco Dick!&quot; So I&#39;ve got the rock and roll going and I&#39;m coming down the 18th fairway seven under par and I&#39;m so comfortable. I&#39;m in my own little world listening to music and it&#39;s effortless. I led the tournament after the first round all the way up to the last hole on Sunday. This was a monumental discovery learning what music did to me.</p>

<p>At that moment I realized &quot;Wow, this game is psychological because the only thing that has changed is how I thought&quot;. I can&#39;t physically compete with Fred Couples, but from a mindfulness perspective I can compete if I perform mentally. Now looking back at it, those were the seeds that led to the creation of MindTRAK Golf.&quot;</p><p>Special Guest: Dick Zokol - CEO and Founder of MindLink Golf.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>&quot;For the first six months during my PGA Tour rookie year I couldn&#39;t make a cut and I&#39;m getting all wound up. I knew I was playing well but my hyperactive mind was causing so much anxiety. I listened to music to calm down with a Sony Walkman so I thought &quot;why don&#39;t I listen to it on the golf course?&quot; Nicknamed &quot;Disco Dick&quot; after playing a 1982 PGA Tour event wearing a Sony Walkman, two-time tour winner Dick Zokol joins us to share how listening to music on course to calm his hyperactive mind were the seeds that led to the creation of MindTRAK Golf.</p>

<p><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/1qVDv8XE.jpg" alt=""></p>

<p><strong>Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Dick on our <a href="https://youtu.be/3W3SMW6X2Zw" rel="nofollow">Youtube Channel</a>!</strong><br>
<a href="https://youtu.be/3W3SMW6X2Zw" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/X9SaBz48.jpg" alt=""></a></p>

<p>Want to give MindTRAK Golf a try? Download it from the <strong><a href="https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/mindtrak/id1523198384" rel="nofollow">Apple App Store</a></strong> for free. Android version coming soon.</p>

<p><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/599_jc03.png" alt=""></p>

<p>You can learn more about Dick on his <strong><a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/dick-zokol" rel="nofollow">bio page</a></strong>.</p>

<p><strong>Show Notes and Dick Quotes</strong><br>
&quot;My first year on the PGA Tour, like most rookies I felt really uncomfortable. I got there thinking &quot;oh my God, I have my PGA Tour card but now what am I going to do?&quot; I&#39;m amongst Jack Nicklaus and Freddie Couples, Arnold Palmer and there&#39;s Lee Trevino. For six months I couldn&#39;t make a cut and I&#39;m getting all wound up. I knew I was playing well but my hyperactive mind was causing so much anxiety. I listened to music to calm down with a Sony Walkman so I thought &quot;why don&#39;t I listen to it on the golf course?&quot; which was a dangerous proposition.</p>

<p>The next week was Milwaukee so I put the Walkman in my bag and was playing with Larry Mize. 100 yards from the clubhouse I put the headphones on and Larry yells &quot;Look at Disco Dick!&quot; So I&#39;ve got the rock and roll going and I&#39;m coming down the 18th fairway seven under par and I&#39;m so comfortable. I&#39;m in my own little world listening to music and it&#39;s effortless. I led the tournament after the first round all the way up to the last hole on Sunday. This was a monumental discovery learning what music did to me.</p>

<p>At that moment I realized &quot;Wow, this game is psychological because the only thing that has changed is how I thought&quot;. I can&#39;t physically compete with Fred Couples, but from a mindfulness perspective I can compete if I perform mentally. Now looking back at it, those were the seeds that led to the creation of MindTRAK Golf.&quot;</p><p>Special Guest: Dick Zokol - CEO and Founder of MindLink Golf.</p>]]>
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  <title>The PGA Professional Who Became The “Director of Fun” - Keith Stewart, ESPN Radio Show Host</title>
  <link>https://modgolf.fireside.fm/104-keith-stewart</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>The ModGolf Podcast</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>"The golf world is really growing and is becoming so much more engaging. It reminds me of when I was a kid just starting to get involved with golf, knowing nothing about it and everything was new to me. Now it feels new all over again and it's a lot of fun." Keith Stewart joins us to share how he focused on strengths rather than weaknesses to develop his communication skills and find his voice in the golf industry.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Want to learn how to master the art of saying NO, along with the value of focusing on your strengths rather than weakness? ESPN 920 Radio Show Host, Writer and Media Personality Keith Stewart joins us for a high-energy conversation that spans the spectrum from humourous storytelling and community building to an approach to life that shapes his business methodology.
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Want to hear Keith in action on The ProShow With Keith Stewart? Listen in every Friday at 3pm ET at https://920espnnewjersey.com/listen-live/
You can learn more about Keith on his bio page (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/keith-stewart).
Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Keith on our Youtube Channel (https://youtu.be/4hMdvIqdB50)!
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Show Notes and Keith Quotes
"The WHY statement I developed was " I want to change the way people view the game of golf".  Sounds like a lot, but as a PGA Pro I started local at my club and I took on the title of The Director of Fun. I didn't want to be stuffy as the Director of Golf. People need to show up at the club to enjoy themselves, relax and have a good time. Next thing you know, I'm on the board of The New Jersey PGA and I'm growing a national network of PGA golf professionals and I'm writing and making presentations."
"The natural progression of things is that I went to a larger medium as I got better and better at my craft. So here I am today hosting a radio show for over three years where we talk about the pop culture of golf, the innovators and all the cool things going on in the sport. The golf world is really growing and is becoming so much more engaging. It reminds me of when I was a kid just getting involved with golf, knowing nothing about it and everything was new to me. Now it feels new all over again and it's a lot of fun." Special Guest: Keith Stewart -  Golf Radio Show Host, Writer and Media Personality.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Want to learn how to master the art of saying NO, along with the value of focusing on your strengths rather than weakness? ESPN 920 Radio Show Host, Writer and Media Personality Keith Stewart joins us for a high-energy conversation that spans the spectrum from humourous storytelling and community building to an approach to life that shapes his business methodology.</p>

<p><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/vs8G23W9.jpg" alt=""></p>

<p>Want to hear Keith in action on The ProShow With Keith Stewart? Listen in every Friday at 3pm ET at <strong><a href="https://920espnnewjersey.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://920espnnewjersey.com/listen-live/</a></strong></p>

<p>You can learn more about Keith on his <strong><a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/keith-stewart" rel="nofollow">bio page</a></strong>.</p>

<p><strong>Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Keith on our <a href="https://youtu.be/4hMdvIqdB50" rel="nofollow">Youtube Channel</a>!</strong><br>
<a href="https://youtu.be/4hMdvIqdB50" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/tcjI4TwE.jpg" alt=""></a></p>

<p><strong>Show Notes and Keith Quotes</strong><br>
&quot;The WHY statement I developed was &quot; I want to change the way people view the game of golf&quot;.  Sounds like a lot, but as a PGA Pro I started local at my club and I took on the title of The Director of Fun. I didn&#39;t want to be stuffy as the Director of Golf. People need to show up at the club to enjoy themselves, relax and have a good time. Next thing you know, I&#39;m on the board of The New Jersey PGA and I&#39;m growing a national network of PGA golf professionals and I&#39;m writing and making presentations.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;The natural progression of things is that I went to a larger medium as I got better and better at my craft. So here I am today hosting a radio show for over three years where we talk about the pop culture of golf, the innovators and all the cool things going on in the sport. The golf world is really growing and is becoming so much more engaging. It reminds me of when I was a kid just getting involved with golf, knowing nothing about it and everything was new to me. Now it feels new all over again and it&#39;s a lot of fun.&quot;</p><p>Special Guest: Keith Stewart -  Golf Radio Show Host, Writer and Media Personality.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Want to learn how to master the art of saying NO, along with the value of focusing on your strengths rather than weakness? ESPN 920 Radio Show Host, Writer and Media Personality Keith Stewart joins us for a high-energy conversation that spans the spectrum from humourous storytelling and community building to an approach to life that shapes his business methodology.</p>

<p><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/vs8G23W9.jpg" alt=""></p>

<p>Want to hear Keith in action on The ProShow With Keith Stewart? Listen in every Friday at 3pm ET at <strong><a href="https://920espnnewjersey.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://920espnnewjersey.com/listen-live/</a></strong></p>

<p>You can learn more about Keith on his <strong><a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/keith-stewart" rel="nofollow">bio page</a></strong>.</p>

<p><strong>Click on the image below to check out our extended conversation with Keith on our <a href="https://youtu.be/4hMdvIqdB50" rel="nofollow">Youtube Channel</a>!</strong><br>
<a href="https://youtu.be/4hMdvIqdB50" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/tcjI4TwE.jpg" alt=""></a></p>

<p><strong>Show Notes and Keith Quotes</strong><br>
&quot;The WHY statement I developed was &quot; I want to change the way people view the game of golf&quot;.  Sounds like a lot, but as a PGA Pro I started local at my club and I took on the title of The Director of Fun. I didn&#39;t want to be stuffy as the Director of Golf. People need to show up at the club to enjoy themselves, relax and have a good time. Next thing you know, I&#39;m on the board of The New Jersey PGA and I&#39;m growing a national network of PGA golf professionals and I&#39;m writing and making presentations.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;The natural progression of things is that I went to a larger medium as I got better and better at my craft. So here I am today hosting a radio show for over three years where we talk about the pop culture of golf, the innovators and all the cool things going on in the sport. The golf world is really growing and is becoming so much more engaging. It reminds me of when I was a kid just getting involved with golf, knowing nothing about it and everything was new to me. Now it feels new all over again and it&#39;s a lot of fun.&quot;</p><p>Special Guest: Keith Stewart -  Golf Radio Show Host, Writer and Media Personality.</p>]]>
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  <title>RISE WITH US. Stories From The Special Olympics USA Games Golf Event (044)</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2018 23:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>“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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:05:46</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Colin travels to Seattle WA for The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games (https://www.specialolympicsusagames.org/) Golf event held at The Willows Run Golf Courses (http://willowsrun.com/), where he speaks to the athletes, parents, volunteers and coaches to experience the pure, unfiltered energy and joy that is felt with every single swing of the club.

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"The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games showcased the abilities of athletes with intellectual disabilities, promoted the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport, and celebrated the transformative power of Special Olympics". - Beth Knox, President and CEO, 2018 Special Olympics USA Games
Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!
As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.
I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.
I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.
Click to join &amp;gt;&amp;gt; https://patreon.com/Modgolf
I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin

Episode Highlights
 
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 Colin Interviewing North Carolina Special Olympics Athlete Andro Keck
 
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 Rhode Island Level 1 Competitor Keith Wilcox Jr. and His Parents
 
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 Event Organizer Alana Brahler Spent Hours Each Day Handwriting Scores
 
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 Level 1 Competitor Tony Beauchaine From North Carolina
 
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 KPMG caddie volunteers Chris Broda and Thomas Bergamasco
 
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 Hole In One! Kentucky Level 3 Players Dennis Gaines and John Mullins
 
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 Level 4 Athlete Andro Keck and His Coach Vince Powierski Special Guest: Steve Jubb, PGA - CEO/Executive Director of The National Alliance for Accessible Golf.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Colin travels to Seattle WA for <strong><a href="https://www.specialolympicsusagames.org/" rel="nofollow">The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games</a></strong> Golf event held at <a href="http://willowsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">The Willows Run Golf Courses</a>, where he speaks to the athletes, parents, volunteers and coaches to experience the pure, unfiltered energy and joy that is felt with every single swing of the club.</p>

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<img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/jJgNjRBe.jpg" alt=""></p>

<p>&quot;The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games showcased the abilities of athletes with intellectual disabilities, promoted the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport, and celebrated the transformative power of Special Olympics&quot;. - Beth Knox, President and CEO, 2018 Special Olympics USA Games</p>

<hr>

<p><strong>Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!</strong></p>

<p>As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I&#39;ve been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.</p>

<p>I&#39;m excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.</p>

<p>I&#39;m offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.</p>

<p>Click to join &gt;&gt; <a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/Modgolf</a></p>

<p>I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin</p>

<hr>

<p></b><br>
<strong>Episode Highlights</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/FQsNqc_R.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Colin Interviewing North Carolina Special Olympics Athlete Andro Keck</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/xuTL53oY.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Rhode Island Level 1 Competitor Keith Wilcox Jr. and His Parents</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/QVgY5yIy.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Event Organizer Alana Brahler Spent Hours Each Day Handwriting Scores</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/RigTY4At.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Level 1 Competitor Tony Beauchaine From North Carolina</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/1FjETWgg.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>KPMG caddie volunteers Chris Broda and Thomas Bergamasco</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/4Ki8xC5W.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Hole In One! Kentucky Level 3 Players Dennis Gaines and John Mullins</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/LE2q0gMV.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Level 4 Athlete Andro Keck and His Coach Vince Powierski</strong></p><p>Special Guest: Steve Jubb, PGA - CEO/Executive Director of The National Alliance for Accessible Golf.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Colin travels to Seattle WA for <strong><a href="https://www.specialolympicsusagames.org/" rel="nofollow">The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games</a></strong> Golf event held at <a href="http://willowsrun.com/" rel="nofollow">The Willows Run Golf Courses</a>, where he speaks to the athletes, parents, volunteers and coaches to experience the pure, unfiltered energy and joy that is felt with every single swing of the club.</p>

<p></b><br>
<img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/jJgNjRBe.jpg" alt=""></p>

<p>&quot;The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games showcased the abilities of athletes with intellectual disabilities, promoted the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport, and celebrated the transformative power of Special Olympics&quot;. - Beth Knox, President and CEO, 2018 Special Olympics USA Games</p>

<hr>

<p><strong>Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!</strong></p>

<p>As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I&#39;ve been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.</p>

<p>I&#39;m excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.</p>

<p>I&#39;m offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.</p>

<p>Click to join &gt;&gt; <a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/Modgolf</a></p>

<p>I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin</p>

<hr>

<p></b><br>
<strong>Episode Highlights</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/FQsNqc_R.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Colin Interviewing North Carolina Special Olympics Athlete Andro Keck</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/xuTL53oY.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Rhode Island Level 1 Competitor Keith Wilcox Jr. and His Parents</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/QVgY5yIy.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Event Organizer Alana Brahler Spent Hours Each Day Handwriting Scores</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/RigTY4At.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Level 1 Competitor Tony Beauchaine From North Carolina</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/1FjETWgg.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>KPMG caddie volunteers Chris Broda and Thomas Bergamasco</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/4Ki8xC5W.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Hole In One! Kentucky Level 3 Players Dennis Gaines and John Mullins</strong></p>

<p></b><br>
 <img src="https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/LE2q0gMV.jpg" alt=""><br>
 <strong>Level 4 Athlete Andro Keck and His Coach Vince Powierski</strong></p><p>Special Guest: Steve Jubb, PGA - CEO/Executive Director of The National Alliance for Accessible Golf.</p>]]>
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