The ModGolf Podcast

Beyond The Grid: Creating Legacy Through Long Drive - Phillis Meti, World Long Drive Champion

December 31st, 2025  |  Season 18  |  42 mins 27 secs

entrepreneurship, fan experience, golf business, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf fan, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, golf venture, innovation, long drive, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga show, phillis meti, world long drive

What does it truly mean to win at the highest level? For World #3 Long Drive competitor Phillis Meti, victory is measured not just by the bombs she hits past 380 yards, but by the pathways she builds for those who follow. In this powerful episode, we go beyond the grid to explore how a career forged in speed and competition has evolved into a mission of mentorship and legacy. Phillis shares her incredible journey from New Zealand to the world stage, revealing the mindset shifts for longevity, the entrepreneurial ventures that fuel her, and her heartfelt mission to "pull others up" by creating educational opportunities for the next generation of student-athletes.

Discover the untold story of a champion who uses her platform to kick down doors so others can walk through. Listen for invaluable insights on golf performance, athletic mindset, sports business, and the profound impact of creating a legacy that lifts everyone higher.

A Non-Golfer's Strategy for PGA Tour Digital Innovation - with guest Devon Fox

December 18th, 2025  |  Season 18  |  37 mins 1 sec

design thinking, devon fox, digital product design, entrepreneurship, fan experience, golf business, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf fan, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, golf venture, innovation, lgbtq rights, media technology, modgolf, modgolf podcast, organizational change, pga show, pga tour, program management, rory mcilroy, tiger woods

What if the key to innovating the PGA Tour fan experience was someone who'd never picked up a club? Meet Devon Fox, the Tour's Senior Director of Digital Programs, who reveals how asking the "weird" questions led to breakthroughs like the Fan Council and the tech behind the stunning Apple Vision Pro app. Dive into a conversation that goes beyond golf to explore the future of sports engagement, technology strategy, and creating genuine inclusion from the inside out.

Creating an Engaging Space For Like-minded Golfers - Paul McEldon, CEO at ClubFace-Golf

August 4th, 2023  |  Season 14  |  39 mins 45 secs

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"What dawned on me was that if this whole golf community of diverse yet like-minded people could come in a place that was safe and relevant, would there be space for them?" So that's when we created the first version of ClubFace-Golf. Paul McEldon - CEO ClubFace-Book joins host Colin Weston to share how his team has created the "Facebook for golfers".

The Quest to Amplify Fan Engagement - Preston Phillips, Sport & Entertainment Entrepreneur, Investor & Advisor

July 28th, 2023  |  Season 14  |  36 mins 2 secs

blockchain, cerro capital, entrepreneurship, fan experience, future of golf, golf business, golf industry, hype sports innovation, innovation, metaverse, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, nft, nfts, pga of america, preston phillips, sport innovation, sport tech, whiterock

"In the case of new sports that are coming of age, I enjoy being in the middle of it and really understand how we can connect the dots through our support of sport technology ventures. I love feeling closer to these sports, either by participating in them or just tagging along for the fan ride." Preston Phillips, Venture Partner with Cerro Capital and WhiteRock joins us to share his quest to leverage technology that enhances the fan and player experience.