The ModGolf Podcast
Host Colin Weston explores the future of golf through conversations with the visionaries and influencers that are shaking up the sport.
Displaying Episode 1 - 10 of 22 in total of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag “golf entertainment”.
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Colin's 18 Top Holiday Golf Gift Picks For Under $150
December 2nd, 2025 | 22 mins 42 secs
36 a day golf, ai golf, ai golf instruction, back 2 basics golf, black friday, cyber monday, dormie workshop, entrepreneurship, feetures, garsen golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf gifts, golf improvement, golf industry, golf innovation, golf instruction, golf polo, golf putting mat, golf scotland, golf shirt, golf socks, golf swing improvement, golf travel, gripcaddie, handsome bogey, holiday golf gifts, innovation, levelwear, method golf co, modgolf, modgolf podcast, odin golf, online golf instruction, perfect practice, pga of america, pga show, pureone golf, putting mat, shed rain, swingtweaks, the links diary, the tee clip, v1 sports, zero friction golf gloves
It's that time of year again when you're about to shop for the golfer on your Christmas list. With so many choices for golfers of every age and ability, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the endless options you have. Host Colin Weston simplifies the process for you as he shares his for-under-$150 golf product picks from the startups and early growth companies he likes the most. Rather than focus on the big golf brands (which we love, btw!) we give you our top picks from companies and products that you might be discovering for the first time. Happy Holidays from The ModGolf Podcast!
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How The Internet Invitational Sparked a Golf Media Revolution - with Matt Fisher, creator of The Mr. Short Game YouTube Channel
November 21st, 2025 | Season 18 | 34 mins 10 secs
barstool sports, beef, bob does sports, brad dalke, content creators, dave portnoy, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf content creators, golf creators, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, golf venture, good good, grant horvat, innovation, internet invitational, matt fisher, modgolf, modgolf podcast, mr short game, paige spiranac, youtube golf
YouTube golf content creator Matt Fisher and host Colin Weston dissect the record-breaking success of the Internet Invitational and its over 23 million views. He explains how its raw, personality-driven format is a blueprint for the future, offering a masterclass in what modern golf fans truly want from their entertainment.
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Creating a unique lesson path for every golfer - Alex Prasad, CEO at V1 Sports
November 5th, 2025 | Season 18 | 41 mins 25 secs
ai golf, ai golf instruction, alex prasad, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf improvement, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, golf instruction, golf swing improvement, golf venture, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, ngcoa, online golf instruction, pga of america, pga show, v1 sports
"Golfers and instructors can tell you their pain points and aspirations, but what they can't tell you is the solution. It's not their job. That's ours." Alex Prasad, the CEO of V1 Sports shares the company journey from its origins in pioneering video analysis to its current position as an innovator leveraging AI and ground force sensors.
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Fuelling Golf's Next Big Ideas - Matt Erley, Managing Partner at Old Tom Capital
October 25th, 2025 | Season 18 | 46 mins 1 sec
entrepreneurship, golf business, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf industry, golf innovation, golf investor, golf ranch, golf startup, golf travel, golf vc, golf venture, golf venture capital, good good, grass league, innovation, matt erley, modgolf, modgolf podcast, ngcoa, old tom capital, pga of america, pga show, tgl, youtube golf
Are you wondering where the real disruption in golf is happening beyond the headlines? Discover why "more people watch golf on YouTube than all linear television golf combined," and where the smartest money is betting on the game's future. Matt Erley, CEO of Old Tom Capital, explains the gaps they are filling and why he believes, "Golf is experiencing incredible growth and innovation and will continue to do so."
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A Course Called Coyne - Tom Coyne, best selling author and founder of Coyne Golf
October 15th, 2025 | Season 18 | 43 mins 43 secs
a course called ireland, a course called scotland, a gentlemen's game, ardglass, coyne cup, coyne golf, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf industry, golf innovation, golf ireland, golf scotland, golf stories, golf travel, golf writer, innovation, keens, modgolf, modgolf podcast, ngcoa, paper tiger, pga of america, pga show, tom coyne, youtube golf
"I don't think people want to read books about going out and doing safe, normal things. So this idea of doing unreasonable things led me into the way I approached Ireland. The crazy idea was, I'll play Ireland as one giant golf course and I'll do it all on foot." Tom Coyne, best selling author and founder of Coyne Golf joins us to share some compelling human interest stories, his quirky travelogue, and a deep exploration of obsession with golf as the backdrop.
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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 person journey with skin cancer and how the healing process shapes his world view.
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Transforming The Golf Entertainment Gaming Experience - TJ Schier, CEO/Founder at SmashSwing Immersive
July 18th, 2025 | Season 17 | 36 mins 6 secs
ai golf, entrepreneurship, gaming, golf business, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf events, golf improvement, golf industry, golf innovation, golf instruction, golf lessons, golf simulator, golf swing, golf travel, innovation, lower your golf score, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga of america, pga show, smashswing, sport tech, swing improvement, tj schier, video games
"We look to attract and appeal to the "golf curious" with SmashSwing". Host Colin Weston speaks with TJ Schier Jr., the founder of SmashSwing Immersive. They discuss the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the golf industry, highlighting TJ's unique approach to creating an engaging indoor golf experience that anyone can play.
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The Power of Passion and Purpose - Tim Markison, Founder and CEO at Athalonz
November 6th, 2024 | Season 16 | 47 mins 14 secs
athalonz, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf equipment, golf genius, golf innovation, golf shoes, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, sport tech, sport technology, startup, the pga show
Do you struggle with the ability to focus on a clear growth strategy? On this episode you'll learn three key takeaways from Athalonz Founder Tim Markison that will benefit you. Trigger warning: the topics of child abuse and suicide are discussed during our conversation.
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Tech-Driven Products That Both Train and Entertain - Tim Briand, Foresight Sports
June 27th, 2024 | Season 15 | 41 mins 59 secs
entrepreneurship, foresight sports, gc quad, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, golf innovation, golf launch monitor, golf simulator, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, sport tech, tim briand
So how do golf launch monitors work and what is the technology behind them? Tim Briand with Foresight Sports joins host Colin Weston for an engaging and in-depth conversation about the massive growth in the launch monitor sector for both the professional player on the range and the recreational player having fun in a golf simulator.
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A Brief History of Synthetic Turf
June 20th, 2024 | Season 15 | 47 mins 8 secs
artificial turf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, golf innovation, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, sport tech, synthetic turf, synthetic turf international, the pga show
Known initially by names such as AstroTurf, ModSod and Artificial Turf, we explore the origins of synthetic sport surfacing with a focus on applications in the golf industry. Host Colin Weston speaks with subject matter experts Bob Johnston (Principal, JSA Sport Architecture) and Jeffery McDaniel (Synthetic Turf International) to uncover the history and explore the future of this multi-billion dollar industry.