The ModGolf Podcast
Host Colin Weston explores the future of golf through conversations with the entrepreneurs, visionaries and influencers who are shaking up the sport.
Displaying items 1-10 of 165 in total of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag "future of golf".
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The Business in Golf 100 List: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes Shaping the Future of the Game
October 15th, 2026 | 30 mins 42 secs
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Who are the unsung heroes quietly shaping the future of golf and how can you help them get the recognition they deserve? In this bonus episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with David Hyland, co-founder of Business in Golf, to spotlight The 100 List - a fully independent initiative celebrating 100 of the most inspiring founders, innovators, creators, operators, and community builders in the global golf industry. Discover how golf's new consumer is changing the game, why outside perspectives are transforming golf business, and how you can nominate someone (or yourself!) before nominations close on October 30, 2026.
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Revealing The Process and Inspiration Behind Designing TGL Golf Holes - with Agustín Pizá / Pizá Golf
April 22nd, 2025 | Season 17 | 49 mins 23 secs
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First appearing on The ModGolf Podcast back in November 2021, Agustín (Augie) Pizá rejoins us to pull back the curtain on his design inspiration and process as he walks us through six of the fun and challenging holes he and his Pizá Golf team created for TGL.
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Applying an Improv Mindset to Golf - Gina Louise Phillips, Host, Producer, Writer, Actor and Golf Personality
March 20th, 2025 | Season 17 | 44 mins 16 secs
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"So I take an improv mindset. It's all about fun. It's all about what happens next." Gina Louise Phillips combines her comedic, writing and acting experiences to inject a fresh perspective into the golf industry. Join us as Gina shares how her journey on shows like The Last of Us with Pedro Pascal and co-hosting Score Golf TV has inspired her to write and develop the first golf-themed sitcom.
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Building Community, Confidence and Connections - Courtney Campbell, Founder of Birdies Babes Golf
December 1st, 2024 | Season 16 | 37 mins 1 sec
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Do you think that golf is too hard, too intimidating, too time-consuming, not social and not much fun? Our guest Courtney Campbell - PGA Teaching Pro and Founder of Birdies Babes Golf - will debunk your concerns and hopefully motivate you or your non-golfing friends to give the game a shot.
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The Power of a Growth Mindset - Joe Assell, Co-Founder/CEO at GOLFTEC
November 21st, 2024 | Season 16 | 34 mins 34 secs
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On this episode you will discover how Joe Assell has started and grown a business over 30 years that began as a golf swing test lab in the basement of a golf club pro shop to what is now the global leader in golf instruction with almost 300 store locations world wide.
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Embracing Innovation While Honouring Tradition - Hoyt McGarity, President at 8AM Golf
November 14th, 2024 | Season 16 | 51 mins 9 secs
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Are you an innovator who is struggling to a move your venture forward? I get it. I've been there. In this episode you will discover three key entrepreneurial takeaways from guest Hoyt McGarity to help you find clarity and inspiration.
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The Power of Passion and Purpose - Tim Markison, Founder and CEO at Athalonz
November 6th, 2024 | Season 16 | 47 mins 14 secs
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Do you struggle with the ability to focus on a clear growth strategy? On this episode you'll learn three key takeaways from Athalonz Founder Tim Markison that will benefit you. Trigger warning: the topics of child abuse and suicide are discussed during our conversation.
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A Brief History of Synthetic Turf
June 20th, 2024 | Season 15 | 47 mins 8 secs
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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.
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Embracing Lessons: Wisdom Gained from Failure - Igor Vainshtein, Founder of GolfTrak.app
June 4th, 2024 | Season 15 | 46 mins 58 secs
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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.
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Embrace Change To Fuel Entrepreneurial Success - Carolin Pinegger, The Golf Pitch Challenge
May 8th, 2024 | Season 15 | 43 mins 41 secs
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"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.