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 items 21-30 of 36 in total of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag "golf entrepreneur".
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Increasing Your Odds For On-Course Swing Success - Matt Williams, Co-Founder of Noonan Caddie
May 26th, 2025 | Season 17 | 37 mins 43 secs
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"Life is short. I’m committed to spending it doing what I love." Matt Williams, Co-Founder of Noonan Caddie joins us to share how you can make better on-course shot selection decisions that will result in less blowup holes and lower scores.
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It's The Banter Not The Birdies That Matters Most - Don Rea, President of The PGA of America
May 2nd, 2025 | Season 17 | 55 mins 12 secs
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"On the PGA Tour, they play for millions and at The PGA of America we get millions to play." PGA of America President and Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club Don Rea joins host Colin Weston to share his 25 year journey advocating for the game and industry that he deeply loves.
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Turning a Side Hustle Into a Successful Business Venture - Jeff MacGregor, Founder of The Cart Locker
March 10th, 2025 | Season 17 | 34 mins 52 secs
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Have you struggled to find balance when juggling the launch of a new business venture while keeping your existing job? On this episode you will discover and learn from how Jeff MacGregor manages to maintain the position he loves as a Head Golf Pro while overseeing a startup that is quickly scaling up.
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Live From The 2025 PGA Show Media Stage! - Part 2
March 2nd, 2025 | Season 17 | 39 mins 47 secs
entrepreneurship, excelerator luxury golf tours, golf business, golf entrepreneur, golf genius, golf in ireland, golf industry, golf innovation, golf ireland, golf travel, hazel thompson, innovation, irish golf trip, jonathan marsico, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, pga show, ship sticks, shipping golf clubs, women in golf
Welcome to Season 17 of The ModGolf Podcast! Host Colin Weston attended The 2025 PGA Show, where he broadcasted live from the Media Stage. Here are the final two engaging conversations he had with a diverse group of entrepreneurs while in Orlando. First up is Hazel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Excelerator Luxury Golf Tours who helps Colin plan his upcoming Irish golf trip. Next Colin is joined by Jonathan Marsico, CEO of Ship Sticks who shares the company's engaging origin story.
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Masters Memories and Your Canadian Golf Course Bucket List - Adam Scully, Host and Producer of Golf Talk Canada
January 2nd, 2025 | Season 16 | 37 mins 5 secs
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Get ready for a high-energy half hour as Golf Talk Canada's Adam Scully joins us to talk about all things... GOLF! From planning an amazing Canadian golf trip to the state of professional golf, Adam and Colin cover it all in this fun, informative and fast-paced episode of The ModGolf Podcast.
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How AI is Transforming The Golf Industry - Clive Mayhew, Founder of Golf.ai
December 20th, 2024 | Season 16 | 46 mins 36 secs
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AI is set to revolutionize various aspects of the golf industry, from enhancing customer service at golf courses to providing personalized recommendations for equipment, booking golf travel and improving the overall player experience. Clive Mayhew, Founder of Golf.ai joins us to share how they are at the forefront of transforming the game of golf.
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The Bridge Between Sport and Fashion - Scott Davis, CEO of J.LINDEBERG North America
December 11th, 2024 | Season 16 | 35 mins 13 secs
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So many apparel brands try to make golf cool, but J.LINDEBERG consistantly pulls it off by combining European style with technical performance. North American CEO Scott Davis joins us to share the secret sauce that makes you and me look as stylish as brand ambassadors like Jesper Parnevik and Viktor Hovland.
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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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If You Don't Love It Don't Do It - Barney Adams, Founder of Adams Golf and CEO, Breakthrough Golf Technology
August 15th, 2024 | Season 15 | 51 mins 13 secs
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We are joined by golf industry icon and entrepreneurial legend Barney Adams, who shares the trials, tribulations and successes he has encountered over his career that spans more than five decades. This episode provides you with lessons learned, key takeaways and nuggets of wisdom from one of golf's most successful entrepreneurs. Enjoy!