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 5 items of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag "golf experience".
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The Journey From Pro Athlete To Sport Tech Entrepreneur - Jeehae Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Sportsbox.ai
October 26th, 2021 | Season 10 | 33 mins 1 sec
artificial intelligence, future of golf, golf business, golf experience, golf innovation, golf tech, golf technology, jeehae lee, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, sportsbox.ai
"I'm the kind of person who doesn't think about whether it's going to be a perfect outcome. I just trust myself enough to dive in and if it works great but if it doesn't, it'll still be a positive experience and I'll figure it out. Hopefully it set me up for success in what I'm doing now." Jeehae Lee - Co-Founder and CEO of Sportsbox.ai joins us to share her transformational journey from pro athlete to sport tech entrepreneur.
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Transforming The Golf Event Business During Tumultuous Times - Marc Simon, Event Vice President at PGA Golf Exhibitions
October 20th, 2021 | Season 10 | 38 mins 42 secs
future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf experience, innovation, marc simon, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga merchandise show, pga of america, pga show, reed exhibitions, rx glogal
"We definitely had to think fast, be more entrepreneurial, take a lot more risk and not be afraid to fail. If we try something new and it doesn't work, that's absolutely okay. As long as you learn from that and improve the next time." Marc Simon - Event Vice President for PGA Golf Exhibitions with RX Global - joins us to share how they transformed their golf event business during a global pandemic by embracing an innovator's mindset.
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Swing Your Swing and Play Your Game - Chris Noble, PGA of America Manager for NextGenGolf's National High School Golf Association
October 10th, 2021 | Season 10 | 40 mins 49 secs
diversity and inclusion, future of golf, golf business, golf experience, high school golf, innovation, lgbtq rights, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, nextgengolf, pga of america, pinehurst, youth golf
"Who would've ever thought this kid who grew up in one of the poorest parts of the country would be on a national stage playing at Pinehurst and competing for a national high school title. When you hear stories such as that, it makes it so worthwhile." Chris Noble - Manager for NextGenGolf's National High School Golf Association - joins us to share the meaningful work he passionately takes on with The PGA of America and the support he provides for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Mastering The Art of "Nimble Amnesia" - Ron Powers, Head of Swing Suite Division at Full Swing Simulators
September 29th, 2021 | Season 10 | 36 mins 40 secs
full swing simulators, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf experience, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, ron powers, swing suite, topgolf
"In middle of July 2020 after a lot of sleepless nights, I woke up on a Friday evening in a cold sweat panic. What is going on? How do I save the business?" Ron Powers, Head of Swing Suite Division at Full Swing Simulators joins us to share how they survived and thrived during tumultuous times.
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Pivoting Your Business Model To Unlock New Customer Value - Tommy Southworth, President and COO of Southworth Development
September 23rd, 2021 | Season 10 | 36 mins 2 secs
buffalo agency, future of golf, golf, golf business, golf experience, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, southworth development, tommy southworth
What do drone racing, human foosball and pickle ball have in common? Southworth Development President Tommy Southworth joins us to share how they look outside the traditional golf sphere to create unexpected experiences and magical moments that appeal to their existing membership while also attracting a new audience.