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 “golf”.
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Fun is The Leading Message - Jay Karen, CEO at The NGCOA
October 16th, 2024 | Season 16 | 44 mins 26 secs
accessibility, golf, golf course owners, golf entrepreneur, golf for women, golf genius, golf industry news, golf innovation, golf podcast, golf social impact, jay karen, modgolf, ngcoa, sport tech
Host Colin Weston speaks with return guest and friend of the show Jay Karen, CEO at The NGCOA to hear his take on how golf courses and owners will navigate the upcoming decades as climate change, technology, entertainment and sustainable practices present new opportunities and challenges for the golf industry.
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Finding Her Ikigai Through Golf - Lehua Wise, Director of Golf at Kohanaiki Golf Club
September 29th, 2024 | Season 16 | 29 mins 49 secs
accessibility, golf, golf entrepreneur, golf for women, golf genius, golf hawaii, golf industry news, golf innovation, golf podcast, golf social impact, ikigai, kohanaiki, modgolf, sport tech
Ikigai (ee-key-guy) is a Japanese concept that combines the terms iki, meaning “alive” or “life,” and gai, meaning “benefit” or “worth.” When combined, these terms mean that which gives your life worth, meaning, or purpose. Our guest Lehua Wise shares how she found her Ikigai as the Director of Golf at Kohanaiki Golf Club.
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Applying a Tech Startup Mindset To Innovate Golf Club Design - Brad Schweigert, PXG Chief Product Officer
December 29th, 2023 | Season 14 | 37 mins 32 secs
bob parsons, brad schweigert, entrepreneurship, golf, golf clubs, golf equipment, golf genius, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, pxg
I met with Bob Parsons and immediately knew what I was going to do. I would regret saying no, knowing that I passed up on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It was a huge decision and lots of people thought that I was crazy to leave Ping but I felt that I had to give it a go. - Brad Schweigert, Chief Product Officer at PXG joins Colin for a masterclass in product innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Working Through Trauma to Emerge More Resilient, Grateful and Happy - Christina Kim, LPGA Tour Pro
December 14th, 2023 | Season 14 | 44 mins 49 secs
christina kim, entrepreneurship, golf, golf genius, innovation, inrange golf, lpga, mental health awareness, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, social impact, suicide prevention
On the LPGA Tour Christina Kim is known for her bubbly, fun, positive personality. After more than a decade of professional golf that veneer cracked, leaving Christina exhausted, empty and depressed. On this compelling episode Christina and host Colin Weston share stories of trauma, rejuvenation and a newfound joy for both life and golf.
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Pivoting Your Business Model To Unlock New Customer Value - Tommy Southworth, President and COO of Southworth Development
September 23rd, 2021 | Season 10 | 36 mins 2 secs
buffalo agency, future of golf, golf, golf business, golf experience, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, southworth development, tommy southworth
What do drone racing, human foosball and pickle ball have in common? Southworth Development President Tommy Southworth joins us to share how they look outside the traditional golf sphere to create unexpected experiences and magical moments that appeal to their existing membership while also attracting a new audience.
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Looking Outside The Golf Box To Build A Premium Golf Brand - Lisa O'Hurley, CEO and Founder of LOHLA SPORT
September 12th, 2021 | Season 10 | 34 mins 5 secs
future of golf, golf, golf business, golf channel, golf fashion, innovation, lisa o'hurley, lohla sport, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, womens golf, womens golf apparel
How does the Indianapolis 500, European styling and a Seinfeld catch phrase help differentiate and define a new premium women's golf apparel brand? Lisa O'Hurley, CEO and Founder of LOHLA SPORT joins us to share the value that partnerships and timing play in launching a successful entrepreneurial endeavour.
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How To Turn Your "AHA Moment" Into A Scaleable Business Venture - Tom Cox, Co-Founder & CEO of Golfballs.com
August 31st, 2021 | Season 10 | 28 mins 50 secs
future of golf, golf, golf business, golf entrepreneur, golfballs.com, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, tom cox
"In the early days I describe golfballs.com as a fun side-hustle hobby gone awry. Once we started to get customer traction in Year Two I took the leap to leave my full time country club career and dedicate my energy on building this business." Tom Cox, Co-Founder & CEO of Golfballs.com shares his entrepreneurial journey with host Colin Weston.
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The courage to innovate during tumultuous times - Bryan Crawford, RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director
August 24th, 2021 | Season 10 | 35 mins 36 secs
bryan crawford, diversity and inclusion, future of golf, golf, golf canada, golf channel, grow the game, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga tour, rbc canadian open
"Our willingness to look at what other organizations and golf tournaments were responding allowed us to apply that to our COVID experience. Now we have a template that we unfortunately had to put on the shelf for the last couple of years but that's created a whole other opportunity for new innovation." RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director Bryan Crawford joins us to share how his experience as pro football player and team builder in multiple sport businesses has informed his ability to create world-class golf events during both prosperous and difficult times.
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Embracing A “Give First” Attitude To Build A Successful Business - Matt Fisher, The Mr. Short Game YouTube channel
August 17th, 2021 | Season 10 | 35 mins 2 secs
future of golf, golf, golf channel, golf influencers, golf instruction, innovation, matt fisher, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, mr short game, pga of america, youtube golf
"I needed to let things go in order to grow". Golf YouTuber Matt Fisher - creator of Mr. Short Game - joins us to share how his entrepreneurial recipe of staying focused, consistency, authenticity and willingness to give back first has positioned his business for exponential growth.
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Inspiring Women To Build a Career In The Golf Industry - Kelly Hunt, Founder of GolfHers
August 11th, 2021 | Season 10 | 35 mins 33 secs
diversity and inclusion, dr greta golf, future of golf, golf, golf channel, golfhers, greta anderson, innovation, kelly hunt, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga of america, racial justice, women golf professionals, womens golf
Welcome to Season 10 of The Modgolf Podcast! Our guest host Dr. Greta Anderson sits down with Kelly Hunt - The Founder of GolfHers - to learn how she is building a community platform to increase the number of women in the golf industry from 5% currently to a future goal of 50%.