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 2 items of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag "golf course operations".
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Building a Year-Round Revenue Engine With "The Nest" - Kyle Holmes, GM & Managing Partner of Quail Ridge GC
October 8th, 2026 | Season 20 | 40 mins 14 secs
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What if your business could generate revenue twelve months a year instead of just seven? ModGolf Podcast host Colin Weston sits down with Kyle Holmes, General Manager and Managing Partner of Quail Ridge Golf Course in Ada, Michigan, to explore how he and his business partner built The Nest - an eight-bay indoor/outdoor golf simulator facility with dual-mode bays that's keeping golfers playing (and paying) all winter long. Discover how this innovative golf entrepreneur turned a four-month off-season revenue gap into a year-round business opportunity while building community, breaking down barriers for beginner golfers, and scaling his vision for the future of public golf.
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Elevating the Golf League Experience - Rob Sunstrum, Founder of Smart Golf
June 25th, 2026 | Season 19 | 34 mins 57 secs
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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weekly golf events into year-round communities, and how clubs are doubling participation by reclaiming ownership from outdated spreadsheets.