The ModGolf Podcast

Elevating the Golf League Experience - Rob Sunstrum, Founder of Smart Golf

June 25th, 2026  |  Season 19  |  34 mins 57 secs

colin weston, course management, entrepreneurship, golf app, golf business, golf canada, golf course operations, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf entrepreneurship, golf f&b revenue, golf industry, golf innovator, golf league, golf league management, golf podcast, golf simulator leagues, golf technology, golf tournament, golf venture, modgolf, modgolf podcast, national golf course owners association, ngcoa canada, pga show, rob sunstrum, smart golf, sports tech, tournament scoring software

Why would a laid-off logistics exec bet everything on building golf tournament software from scratch during a pandemic? In this live recording from Highland Golf Club, host Colin Weston sits down with Smart Golf founder Rob Sunstrum to explore how his innovative scoring platform is revolutionizing league management, re-engaging members, and driving F&B revenue for courses across North America. Discover how Smart Golf is turning weekly golf events into year-round communities, and how clubs are doubling participation by reclaiming ownership from outdated spreadsheets.

Inside the Caddie Lounge with 28-Year PGA Tour Veteran Don “Double D” Donatello

June 13th, 2026  |  Season 19  |  22 mins 11 secs

caddie life, don donatello, entrepreneurship, golf apparel, golf business, golf canada, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf fashion, golf industry, golf innovator, golf venture, hyman ngo, levelwear, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga show, pga tour, pga tour caddie, rbc canadian open, rccco, sport apparel, the caddie lounge

What really happens when the cameras stop rolling on the PGA Tour? In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with 28-year caddie veteran Don "Double D" Donatello at the RBC Canadian Open to uncover the untold physical, financial, and emotional realities of life on the bag and how Levelwear's Caddie Lounge is finally giving loopers the space, resources and respect they deserve.

Team Over Everything: The Art of Building an Enduring Brand - Hyman Ngo, Levelwear Co-Founder and SVP of Product/Marketing

March 18th, 2026  |  Season 19  |  38 mins 24 secs

british columbia golf, entrepreneurship, golf apparel, golf business, golf canada, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf fashion, golf industry, golf innovator, golf venture, hyman ngo, levelwear, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga show, sport apparel

What does it take to build a golf apparel brand carried by 85 of the top 100 clubs in both the US and Canada? Hyman Ngo, Co-Founder of Levelwear, joins The ModGolf Podcast to share his journey from contract manufacturer to industry leader, revealing the "Who's With You" manifesto, the brand's commitment to sustainable performance apparel, and how authentic relationships with caddies and golf pros drive long-term success in the competitive golf fashion space.

Season 18 Wrap-up / Season 19 Preview

March 13th, 2026  |  Season 18  |  19 mins 13 secs

ai golf, alex prasad, amaya athill, big swing kings, chris kallmeyer*, david buck, devon fox, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf canada, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf genius, golf improvement, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, golf instruction, golf swing improvement, golf venture, innovation, jonathan sessa, kelly gold, matt erley, matt fisher, modgolf, modgolf podcast, mr short game, old tom capital, online golf instruction, pga tour, phillis meti, skin cancer awareness, teefox.golf, todd keirstead, tom coyne, v1 sports, warrior golf academy, world long drive

If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our twelve Season 18 episodes, this bonus show gives you a recap of the great conversations I had with some of the golf industry's top influencers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Hopefully this will inspire you to listen to a couple of the episodes listed below. Enjoy!

Leaving Law to Liberate the Links - Amaya Athill, Founder of Golf Interrupted / Regional Director with Golf Canada

January 20th, 2026  |  Season 18  |  43 mins 18 secs

amaya athill, black golfers, community building, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf canada, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga show, the first tee, women golfers, youth golf

She was a rising lawyer until one pivotal golf event made her change everything. Amaya Athill of Golf Canada shares her incredible journey from the courtroom to the fairway, detailing the isolation she felt as a woman of colour on the course and her proven playbook to fix it. Learn the #1 secret to building trust with underrepresented communities, why access isn't just about tee times, and her top strategies for making golf more welcoming for women and kids. This conversation is a masterclass in inclusive growth for golf enthusiasts and industry leaders alike.

golf podcast, grow the game, diversity and inclusion, Golf Canada, The First Tee, women in golf, junior golf, golf access, golf for beginners, golf industry, golf business, career pivot, entrepreneur, sports podcast, community, modgolf

Finding Purpose on The Practice Tee - Todd Keirstead, golf entertainer and skin cancer survivor

October 1st, 2025  |  Season 18  |  33 mins 45 secs

cancer survivor, celebrity golf entertainer, community builder, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf canada, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf industry, golf innovation, golf travel writer, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, motivational speaker, ngcoa, pga of america, pga of canada, pga show, skin. cancer awareness, sport tech, todd keirstead, youtube golf

"If I let the scars be a conversation piece, then hopefully they raise awareness and motivate people to take personal action". Todd Keirstead - Motivational Speaker | Skin Cancer Survivor | Celebrity Golf Entertainer | CEO & Founder of ParaGolf Canada joins us to share his personal journey with skin cancer and how the healing process shapes his world view.

Sniffing Out the Best Tee Times with Kelly Gold, Founder of TeeFox.golf

September 18th, 2025  |  Season 18  |  33 mins 50 secs

book a tee time, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf canada, golf entrepreneur, golf industry, golf innovation, golf instruction, golf now, innovation, kelly gold, modgolf, modgolf podcast, ngcoa, pga of america, pga of canada, pga show, sport tech, sport technology, tee time booking, tee times, teefox.golf, youtube golf

"Wouldn't it be cool if you could send your user a notification saying, 'hey, a tee time just opened up at that course you play all the time'? That's what we have built." Kelly Gold, Founder at TeeFox.Golf joins us to share how they remove the frustrations around trying to book a tee time while solving the $12.3 billion problem plaguing golf courses.

Combining Entertainment and Education to Improve Your Golf Game - David Buck, CEO at Big Swing Kings

September 11th, 2025  |  Season 18  |  37 mins 34 secs

big swing kings, david buck, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf canada, golf comedy, golf entrepreneur, golf genius, golf improvement, golf industry, golf innovation, golf instruction, golf instructor, golf lessons, golf swing, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, ngcoa, pga of america, pga of canada, pga professional, pga show, sport tech, youtube golf

"I want to bring fun and simplicity back to your golf game!" David Buck kicks off Season 18 to share how comedically roasting amateur golf swings launched his golf teaching and entertainment business with Big Swing Kings.

Find Clarity Through Action - Steve Madden, Co-Founder of Swingtweaks

April 24th, 2023  |  Season 13  |  36 mins 51 secs

entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf canada, golf improvement, golf industry, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, pga of america, sport tech, swing tweaks, the pga show, usga

"After playing for the first time five years ago, I grinded away at the range over 60 times that winter in stall 107 just hitting balls till my hands bled. I was addicted. I made a decision a few years ago that I wanted to create a lifestyle, or a job where I could golf and do my own thing tech-wise." Swingtweaks Co-Founder Steve Madden joins us to share entrepreneurial lessons learned in the golf industry.

Breaking The Grass Ceiling - A Mother/Daughter Duo Who Are Changing The Golf Leadership Landscape

January 10th, 2023  |  Season 13  |  48 mins 18 secs

clare mcmahon, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf canada, golf course owners, golf industry, golf podcast, innovation, lesley mcmahon, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, ngcoa, ngcoa canada, women entrepreneurs

Colin was invited to attend The NGCOA Canada Conference in Vancouver, where he sat down with the mother/daughter duo of Lesley and Clare McMahon to learn about the world of owning and operating a golf course. Lesley also shares her experience as the first female president of The National Golf Course Owner's Association Canada and Clare talks about the challenges and opportunities for women in the golf industry.