Host Colin Weston sits down with the mother/son co-founding duo behind GolfDr: Dr. Valerie De Maio (a physician with over 20 years of emergency medicine experience) and Dr. Chris Adamson (a TPI-certified golf physiotherapist). Together, they reveal why personalized, golf-specific body work is the secret to not just improving your game, but sustaining it well into your 70s, 80s, and beyond. If you've ever been overwhelmed by the endless flood of golf fitness advice on social media or wondered why your body won't cooperate with your golf swing, this conversation is your roadmap to a more enjoyable, longer-lasting golf life.

What you'll discover:

✅ Why 40%+ of golfers experience pain that disrupts their game - and how to identify the key mobility limitations (hip internal rotation, shoulder external rotation, torso rotation, and neck rotation) that might be sabotaging your swing.

✅ The GolfDr approach to fitness and longevity, moving beyond one-size-fits-all workout plans to personalized exercise prescriptions that adapt to your body, your goals, and your life.

✅ How this mother-son team pivoted from a mobile clinic to a scalable digital platform - and why they believe golf is truly a "lifespan sport" that deserves lifespan-focused care.

Inspirational quotes from the episode:

"We want to give people the inspiration they need. A big part of that is showing them their data in fun ways with the dashboard and allowing them to see their progress." - Dr. Valerie De Maio

"Golf is rotational sport. But we do so much in our lives that are linear or very front to back, so we lose mobility in our ability to rotate." - Dr. Chris Adamson

"If we can help people move better and hurt less, they'll enjoy playing more and be able to stay out there longer." - Dr. Valerie De Maio

Episode Chapters

00:02 - Welcome to The ModGolf Podcast: meet the co-founders of GolfDr
03:40 - First golf experiences: from playing hooky to a shockingly fun triple bogey
07:38 - The origin story: how a pandemic pivot created GolfDr
11:45 - From mobile clinic to digital app: the evolution of GolfDr
12:48 - The GolfDr elevator pitch: where golf instruction meets physical rehabilitation
14:57 - The customer journey: what happens when you onboard with GolfDr
16:43 - The PERx: your personalized exercise prescription
18:36 - Global access and what's coming next (including AI-powered self-assessment)
19:58 - Partnerships and TPI certification
22:47 - Who's using GolfDr? Demographics, goals, and what men vs. women want from their golf fitness
27:45 - Ongoing care and technology: measuring progress, not just guessing
28:20 - Gamification and motivation: keeping golfers on track
30:23 - Mobility deep dive: the four key areas golfers need to work on
32:55 - The mobile clinic lesson: how a pivot led to a bigger vision
37:00 - How to connect with GolfDr and join the platform
39:05 - The longevity opportunity: why golf's lifespan makes it a business and lifestyle game-changer
42:49 - Closing thoughts: "Let's keep people golfing for as long as they can."

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About The ModGolf Podcast: The ModGolf Podcast speaks with entrepreneurs, innovators, disruptors, and influencers shaping the future of golf. Hosted by Colin Weston.

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Special Guests: Dr. Chris Adamson - Co-Founder of GolfDr and Dr. Valerie De Maio - Co-Founder of GolfDr.

Can a 50 cent tea towel finally correct my driver swing path?

If you struggle with powerless effort instead of effortless power, or if you’re tired of blocking slices and snap hooks off the tee, this episode of The Rebuild is your turning point. Host Colin Weston reunites with PGA Teaching Pro Quinn Vilneff to tackle the "bane of his existence"—the driver.

Watch as Quinn diagnoses Colin's 7-degree left club path and introduces a surprising (and cheap) training aid: a simple towel. In this 20-minute masterclass, you’ll learn why traditional swing thoughts fail with the longest club in your bag and how to finally build a driver swing that neutralizes your path and increases ball speed.

Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then why not watch this episode on The ModGolf YouTube channel!
---> https://youtu.be/a3OfR1WI2b8 or click on the image to add some video to the sounds and words.

Episode Chapters
00:00 - The Insanity of Driver Struggles
02:35 - Colin’s "Before" Swing Data (7° Left Path)
05:40 - Why The Driver Hates Your Body Mechanics
08:45 - The 50¢ Towel Drill (Best Training Aid Ever)
11:00 - Step 1: Missing The Towel (Changing The Path)
12:15 - Why The Ball Goes Right (And Why That’s Good)
14:00 - Step 2: Closing The Clubface For Power
16:45 - The 3 Pillars of The Rebuild (Recap)
17:30 - How To Train Indoors & Work With Quinn Online

What You’ll Learn in This Golf Lesson:
The Towel Drill: How a 20-cent towel is more effective than a $200 training aid to force your club path from negative (left) to neutral or inside-out.
Step-by-Step Reprogramming: Why you must start swinging slowly without a ball to eliminate the "left path" habit, and how to add speed after the movement pattern is fixed.
The Two-Piece Puzzle: Why fixing your path (step 1) will initially send the ball right, and how to later layer in clubface control to turn those blocks into powerful, low-spin draws.

👇 LET US KNOW...
What is your biggest frustration with the driver? Are you stuck in the "powerless effort" trap? Drop us a comment - Colin is reading them!

🔔 SUBSCRIBE to ModGolf for the "After" video in 12 weeks. The longer it takes, the longer it lasts.
👉 https://modgolf.fireside.fm/subscribe

RELATED VIDEOS & RESOURCES
👉 Book a virtual or in-person lesson with Quinn Vilneff at https://universitygolf.com/quinn-vilneff/
or on Instagram @vangolfpro

👉 Watch The Rebuild - Part 1: Are You Ready for a Golf Transformation That Actually LASTS?
--> https://youtu.be/Vtxcxs_If4I

👉 Watch The Rebuild - Part 2: Are You Ready To Fix Your Short Game By Understanding Spin Loft?
--> https://youtu.be/9yuk1xCW-t0

👉 Watch The Rebuild - Part 3: Is Your Swing Sequence Correct?
--> https://youtu.be/YKW9Nqjhw24

👉 Check out Gowanus Golf Club in Vancouver, the members-based indoor facility featuring TrackMan.
--> https://ggcvirtualgolf.ca/

👉 Cameron Barkley - Vancouver Golf Performance
--> https://www.vancouvergolfperformance.com/

Special Guest: Quinn Vilneff - Class A PGA of Canada Teaching Professional..

If you struggle with pulls, wipey fades, or feel like you just can’t compress the ball, this lesson is for you. Quinn breaks down why my 61-year-old baseball background is fighting my golf swing and gives me three simple, actionable feels to finally get my sequencing right.

We go deep on Smash Factor, Center of Mass, ground reaction forces, and the "kinematic sequence," but Quinn makes it simple. The result? I gained 15+ yards with my 7-iron almost instantly just by moving my body differently.

Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then why not watch this episode on The ModGolf YouTube channel!
---> https://youtu.be/YKW9Nqjhw24 or click on the image to add some video to the sounds and words.

Episode Chapters
0:00 - Intro: From Short Game to Full Swing
1:30 - Smash Factor 101: What Rory's Driver Controversy Teaches Us
4:45 - The BIG Diagnosis: ** Where is My Pelvis at Impact?
**8:15 - The "Dipping" Problem & Trail Leg Extension
10:00 - The Mountain Analogy: Why Your Old Swing Never Dies
13:30 - Golf Swing Sequencing Explained (Hands → Arms → Shoulders → Hips)
16:45 - The "Bump" Drill: Getting Left Sooner
20:30 - Ground Reaction Forces: Using the Ground Like a Pro
24:15 - Creating Space: Why Your Hips Are Blocking Your Swing
28:00 - ** The "Third Grade Bump" Live Drill
**31:00 - Exaggeration is Key: Rehearsing vs. Swinging
35:00 - 7-Iron Results: The Launch Monitor Doesn't Lie (+15 Yards!)
39:00 - Preseason Drill: The Yoga Ball Move (Indoor Training)
41:00 - Part 4 Preview: The Driver (The Club I Dread)

What You’ll Learn in This Golf Lesson:
• The real reason you flip or scoop at impact (and how to fix it with your body, not your hands).
• The simple "Trail Leg Extension" feel that stops you from dipping down.
• How getting your center of mass in front of the ball changes your club path instantly.
• The one indoor winter drill to improve your swing sequence without hitting balls.
• Why golf fitness (with Cameron Barkley) and golf instruction must work together for all golfers, but especially for older ones like me.

RELATED VIDEOS & RESOURCES
👉 Book a virtual or in-person lesson with Quinn Vilneff at https://universitygolf.com/quinn-vilneff/
or on Instagram @vangolfpro

👉 Watch The Rebuild - Part 1: Are You Ready for a Golf Transformation That Actually LASTS?
--> https://youtu.be/Vtxcxs_If4I

👉 Watch The Rebuild - Part 2: Are You Ready To Fix Your Short Game By Understanding Spin Loft?
--> https://youtu.be/9yuk1xCW-t0

👉 Check out Gowanus Golf Club in Vancouver, the indoor facility featuring TrackMan.
--> https://ggcvirtualgolf.ca/

👉 Cameron Barkley - Vancouver Golf Performance
--> https://www.vancouvergolfperformance.com/

Special Guest: Quinn Vilneff - Class A PGA of Canada Teaching Professional..

If you’re a struggling golfer tired of wasting strokes around the green, this video is your ultimate wake-up call. In Part 2 of "The Rebuild" series, ModGolf host Colin Weston (a 16-handicap on a mission) gears up for the first of three in-depth instruction sessions with Quinn Vilneff, a Class A PGA of Canada Teaching Professional.

In this 36-minute masterclass, we completely overhaul Colin’s short game technique. Quinn reveals why most amateurs struggle with consistency, how your driving faults might be ruining your chipping, and the simple "Dollarama towel drill" that instantly fixes fat and thin contact.

Whether you're looking for golf lessons, golf tips for beginners, or advanced golf game improvement strategies to lower your scores and have more fun, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can take straight to the course (or your indoor simulator like Colin did using Trackman at Gowanus Golf Club in Vancovuer!).

Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then why not watch this episode on The ModGolf YouTube channel!
---> https://youtu.be/9yuk1xCW-t0 or click on the image to add some video to the sounds and words.

Episode Chapters
0:00 - Intro: Colin introduces "The Rebuild" Part 2 and the mission to go from a 16.4 to a 12 handicap in 2026.
1:30 - Meet Quinn Vilneff: From caddying on the PGA Tour to coaching in Vancouver. Learn how his high-performance background shapes his teaching.
4:25 - The Perfect Warm-Up: Quinn shares the "10-Yard Progression Drill" to avoid injury and build feel before you even think about touching your driver.
8:20 - Why Short Game Saves Scores: The difference between a good round and a great round? Disaster avoidance around the greens.
11:45 - Colin’s Stroke Savers Data: Analyzing the stats: Why Colin putts like a 4-handicap but chips like a 20-handicap.
14:40 - The "S" Word & The Revelation: Why Colin is hitting chips off the toe (and occasionally the hosel), and how his driver swing is ruining his short game.
19:00 - The Towel Drill: The simple, low-cost training aid that fixes an "inside-out" chip swing instantly.
23:15 - Understanding Bounce & Spin Loft: Quinn explains the physics of using your wedge's bounce to get consistent contact even in wet Vancouver conditions.
26:30 - Flipping the Script: Learning to get "steep and left" for short shots vs. "shallow and right" for the driver.
32:00 - Instant Improvement: Colin sees the data change on TrackMan - path fixed, center contact achieved!
34:00 - What’s Next: A preview of The Rebuild Part 3 (Irons) and Part 4 (Driver).

What You’ll Learn in This Golf Lesson:
Proper Warmup Techniques: How to prepare your body without reinforcing bad habits.
Chipping Fundamentals: Why you need to use the bounce of the wedge, especially on tight lies or wet turf.
Path Correction: How to fix a shallow, inside chip shot that leads to inconsistency.
Game Improvement Strategy: The mindset shift from trying to hit perfect shots to simply avoiding disastrous ones.
TrackMan Data: Understanding Club Path, Spin Loft, and why Carry Distance matters more than Total Distance.

RELATED VIDEOS & RESOURCES
👉 Book a virtual or in-person lesson with Quinn Vilneff through his Instagram @vangolfpro https://www.instagram.com/vangolfpro/

👉 Watch The Rebuild - Part 1: Are You Ready for a Golf Transformation That Actually LASTS?
--> https://youtu.be/Vtxcxs_If4I

👉 Check out Gowanus Golf Club in Vancouver, the indoor facility featuring TrackMan.
--> https://ggcvirtualgolf.ca/

👉 Learn more about Arccos Golf sensors to track your own strokes gained data like Colin does.
--> https://ca.arccosgolf.com/

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Special Guest: Quinn Vilneff - Class A PGA of Canada Teaching Professional..