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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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Harnessing Technology to Transform One of Golf's Great Traditions - Dave Cavossa / CaddieNow (035)
April 9th, 2018 | Season 3 | 34 mins 45 secs
#blueoceanshift, #growgolf, blue ocean strategy, caddie, caddienow, colin weston, dave cavossa, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf, golf disruption, golf innovation, lean startup, looper, lyft, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, pga of america, startup, uber
Would you pay for a caddie if they were reasonably priced and made your golfing experience more enjoyable? CaddieNow Founder and CEO Dave Cavossa shares how he has eliminated the pain points by looking to successes in other industries to solve the problem. Host Colin Weston speaks with Dave to learn what drives him as as an entrepreneur and how initial golf industry ignorance turned out to be his startup superpower.