The ModGolf Podcast

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.

Attitude is Everything - How Kay McMahon Empowers Women In The Golf Industry

September 24th, 2026  |  Season 20  |  37 mins 43 secs

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Host Colin Weston sits down with LPGA Hall of Fame instructor Kay McMahon - President of Women in the Golf Industry (WIGI) and creator of the Golf 8.5 teaching system - to explore her groundbreaking approach to golf instruction, her trailblazing career as one of the first female PGA professionals, and her mission to make golf more inclusive for women and beginners. Whether you're searching for the best golf podcasts, golf swing tips, LPGA insights, women's golf advocacy, or ways to improve your game and pace of play, this conversation delivers must-hear wisdom from one of golf's most influential teachers and entrepreneurs.

Kay McMahon - president of Women in the Golf Industry / LPGA Hall of Fame Instructor / creator of Golf 8.5

Bridging Golf's Cultural Gap - Osi Umunna, CEO and Founder of The Hole 9

September 16th, 2026  |  Season 20  |  39 mins 12 secs

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What happens when a barber-turned-fashion-entrepreneur picks up a golf club during COVID and decides golf needs a whole new story? In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with Osi Umunna - CEO and founder of The Hole 9 - to explore how influencer marketing, creative direction, and cultural storytelling are reshaping the golf industry, from the Good Good controversy to LeBron James' YouTube golf channel and the rise of Black-owned golf brands. Whether you're searching for the best golf podcasts, golf business insights, golf influencer marketing tips, or stories about diversity and inclusion in golf, this conversation delivers a must-listen perspective on the new guard of golf.

The Future of Golf Is Modular - How Cover The Tees is Building the Next Generation of Driving Range Experiences

September 9th, 2026  |  Season 20  |  44 mins 55 secs

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What if you could turn a driving range into a year-round community entertainment hub and 4x your revenue in the process? On our season premiere, Cover The Tees founder Matthew Towell and COO Stephen Arnold reveal how their modular construction system is revolutionizing golf facilities, from extending playability through harsh winters to creating unforgettable shared experiences that bring families and communities together.

ModGolf Season 19 Wrap-up / Season 20 Preview

August 15th, 2026  |  Season 19  |  21 mins 25 secs

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If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our twelve Season 19 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!

The Business of Great Golf Storytelling - Jimmy Roberts, Co-Founder of Big Swing Media

July 30th, 2026  |  Season 19  |  39 mins 46 secs

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For our Season 19 finale, legendary sports broadcaster and 16 time Emmy Award winner Jimmy Roberts sits down with host Colin Weston for a masterclass in storytelling, journalism, and the business of golf. From his unforgettable first Masters experience alongside Byron Nelson to launching Big Swing Media, Jimmy reveals why curiosity trumps stats, how golf became America's most inclusive growth sport, and why 450 of 500 Fortune 500 CEOs are on the course. Whether you're a golf industry professional, aspiring broadcaster, or passionate fan, this episode delivers insider access you won't find anywhere else.

The 4 1/4" Question: Why is a Golf Hole That Size?

July 28th, 2026  |  10 mins 8 secs

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What if the most sacred standard in golf - the size of the hole - wasn't the result of careful design, but instead was formed by a found object in a Scottish golf maintenance shed? In this bonus episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston uncovers the accidental 1824 origin story behind golf's most overlooked rule, explores why the R&A and USGA have fiercely defended it for over 135 years, and examines how today's golf business innovators are challenging tradition with bigger cups, simulator golf, and "fun-first" formats that could reshape the game's future.

Transforming Golf Experiences To Deepen Human Connection - Kevin Carpenter, US Managing Director at AM GOLF

July 21st, 2026  |  Season 19  |  48 mins 49 secs

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Are you ready to discover how golf technology can actually deepen human connection rather than diminish it? In this must-listen episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with Kevin Carpenter - aka The GratiDude and US Managing Director of AM GOLF - for an inspiring conversation that bridges golf business strategy, personal transformation, and the future of tournament experiences. From reimagining event software as a community-building platform to Kevin's powerful journey of sobriety and gratitude, this episode delivers actionable insights for golf entrepreneurs, fitness-minded golfers, and anyone passionate about where the game is headed next.

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.

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

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

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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.