The ModGolf Podcast
Host Colin Weston explores the future of golf through conversations with the visionaries and influencers that are shaking up the sport.
We found 10 episodes of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag “future of golf”.
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Embracing Innovation While Honouring Tradition - Hoyt McGarity, President at 8AM Golf
November 14th, 2024 | Season 16 | 51 mins 9 secs
8am golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf equipment, golf genius, golf industry, golf innovation, golf.com, howard milstein, hoyt mcgarity, innovation, justin timberlake, miura golf, modgolf, modgolf podcast, nicklaus companies, pga of america, sport tech, t-squared social, the bridges cup, the pga show, tiger woods, usga
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
athalonz, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf equipment, golf genius, golf innovation, golf shoes, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, sport tech, sport technology, startup, the pga show
Are you an entrepreneur who is struggling to move your venture forward? 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
artificial turf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, 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.
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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
carolin pinegger, david leadbetter, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, 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.
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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
carolin pinegger, david leadbetter, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, 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.
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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 genius, 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.
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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 genius, 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
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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 genius, 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.
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The Rise of Golf in Uganda - Isaiah Mwesige, CEO of AFRIYEA Golf Academy
August 31st, 2023 | Season 14 | 29 mins 6 secs
afriyea golf academy, east africa golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf industry, golf instruction, innovation, isaiah mwesige, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, uganda golf
"There are few young people who are playing the game, however The AFRIYEA Golf Academy has been able to change the status quo and create a difference. We believe in taking the game to where people are rather than bringing people to where golf is." Isaiah Mwesige joins us to share the growth of golf in Uganda.
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You Are The CEO of Your Life - Claude Brousseau, Director of Player Development at Wailea Golf Academy
August 11th, 2023 | Season 14 | 44 mins 31 secs
claude brousseau, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf industry, golf instruction, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, wailea golf academy
"I grew up in a small little town, 500 people in the middle of nowhere. What matters the most is not where you start, it's where you go and how much you enjoy the process of realizing wow, life is good." Claude Brousseau, Director of Player Development at The Wailea Golf Academy joins host Colin Weston for an inspirational 40 minutes of conversation.