The ModGolf Podcast

Live from The PGA Show 2026: Startups From The Inventors Spotlight

February 19th, 2026  |  9 mins 31 secs

at-home golf practice, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf gamification, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, golf instruction, golf safety, golf venture, heat stroke prevention, innovation, inventors spotlight, modgolf, modgolf podcast, ngcoa, pga of america, pga show

What if a mobile, easy to use device on the golf course could save more than the 500 lives that it already has? What if your backyard golf practice could feel more like a video game? In this live episode from the 2026 PGA Show, host Colin Weston scours the Inventors Spotlight to find two startups changing the game. First, discover the HEATbox, a life-saving device that uses video guidance to help bystanders treat heat strokes on the course. Then hear how Black Hole Golf is gamifying at-home practice with light-up, sound-enabled targets and a connected app.

Golf Innovation, PGA Show, Golf Startups, Golf Safety, Heat Stroke Prevention, At-Home Golf Practice, Golf Gamification, Golf Technology, Inventors Spotlight, ModGolf, Golf Games, Golf Entertainment

Live from The PGA Show 2026: Inside Golf's AI Revolution with CourseRev.ai & PITCHcrm

February 15th, 2026  |  28 mins 26 secs

ai golf, ai golf instruction, courserev.ai, del ratcliffe, entrepreneurship, golf ai, golf business, golf course management, golf entrepreneur, golf improvement, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, golf instruction, golf swing improvement, golf venture, innovation, matt wade, modgolf, modgolf podcast, ngcoa, pga of america, pga show, pitchcrm

What happens when a 30-year golf course veteran decides to become the "main guinea pig" for his own tech company? In this live episode from the 2026 PGA Show, we sit down with the team behind CourseRev.ai and PITCHcrm to explore how AI phone concierges and automated marketing are solving the industry's biggest labor pains. From balancing deep customization with scalable growth to using natural language programming for complex tee sheet rules, discover how these entrepreneurs are helping tradition-bound courses embrace the future without losing their human touch. Perfect for listeners interested in golf technology, AI adoption, SaaS entrepreneurship, and business innovation in legacy industries.

Live from The PGA Show 2026: Beyond Golf Cart GPS and The Data-Driven Golf Revolution / Adam Kanouse with Reach Golfers

February 5th, 2026  |  21 mins 34 secs

entrepreneurship, golf business, golf cart, golf course owner, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf gps, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, golf player experience, golf technology, golf venture, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, ngcoa, pga of america, pga show, reach golfers

Did you know 65% of public golf courses still don't have GPS on their carts? In this exciting live interview from the PGA Show 2026, host Colin Weston sits down with Adam Kanouse, Co-CEO of Reach Golfers, to uncover the massive untapped market in golf technology. Discover how their golfer-first platform is disrupting the industry with a dual-revenue model, elegant design, and a bold vision to transform the golf cart into a powerful data hub that increases profitability and enhances every round.

Live from the PGA Show 2026: SmashSwing’s Multiplayer Golf Revolution with TJ Schier Jr.

February 1st, 2026  |  26 mins 42 secs

entrepreneurship, golf business, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, golf technology, golf venture, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, ngcoa, pga of america, pga show, smashswing

Host Colin Weston attended The 2026 PGA Show where he broadcasted live from the Media Stage three engaging conversations with a diverse group of golf entrepreneurs while in Orlando. First up TJ Schier, Founder of SmashSwing Immersive.

Leaving Law to Liberate the Links - Amaya Athill, Founder of Golf Interrupted / Regional Director with Golf Canada

January 20th, 2026  |  Season 18  |  43 mins 18 secs

amaya athill, black golfers, community building, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf canada, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga show, the first tee, women golfers, youth golf

She was a rising lawyer until one pivotal golf event made her change everything. Amaya Athill of Golf Canada shares her incredible journey from the courtroom to the fairway, detailing the isolation she felt as a woman of colour on the course and her proven playbook to fix it. Learn the #1 secret to building trust with underrepresented communities, why access isn't just about tee times, and her top strategies for making golf more welcoming for women and kids. This conversation is a masterclass in inclusive growth for golf enthusiasts and industry leaders alike.

golf podcast, grow the game, diversity and inclusion, Golf Canada, The First Tee, women in golf, junior golf, golf access, golf for beginners, golf industry, golf business, career pivot, entrepreneur, sports podcast, community, modgolf

Beyond The Grid: Creating Legacy Through Long Drive - Phillis Meti, World Long Drive Champion

December 31st, 2025  |  Season 18  |  42 mins 27 secs

entrepreneurship, fan experience, golf business, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf fan, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, golf venture, innovation, long drive, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga show, phillis meti, world long drive

What does it truly mean to win at the highest level? For World #3 Long Drive competitor Phillis Meti, victory is measured not just by the bombs she hits past 380 yards, but by the pathways she builds for those who follow. In this powerful episode, we go beyond the grid to explore how a career forged in speed and competition has evolved into a mission of mentorship and legacy. Phillis shares her incredible journey from New Zealand to the world stage, revealing the mindset shifts for longevity, the entrepreneurial ventures that fuel her, and her heartfelt mission to "pull others up" by creating educational opportunities for the next generation of student-athletes.

Discover the untold story of a champion who uses her platform to kick down doors so others can walk through. Listen for invaluable insights on golf performance, athletic mindset, sports business, and the profound impact of creating a legacy that lifts everyone higher.

A Non-Golfer's Strategy for PGA Tour Digital Innovation - with guest Devon Fox

December 18th, 2025  |  Season 18  |  37 mins 1 sec

design thinking, devon fox, digital product design, entrepreneurship, fan experience, golf business, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf fan, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, golf venture, innovation, lgbtq rights, media technology, modgolf, modgolf podcast, organizational change, pga show, pga tour, program management, rory mcilroy, tiger woods

What if the key to innovating the PGA Tour fan experience was someone who'd never picked up a club? Meet Devon Fox, the Tour's Senior Director of Digital Programs, who reveals how asking the "weird" questions led to breakthroughs like the Fan Council and the tech behind the stunning Apple Vision Pro app. Dive into a conversation that goes beyond golf to explore the future of sports engagement, technology strategy, and creating genuine inclusion from the inside out.

Scaling Success: How Golf Genius Grew into a Global Powerhouse - Chris Kallmeyer, Golf Genius CEO

December 10th, 2025  |  Season 18  |  40 mins 34 secs

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Does your business struggle to balance culture with growth? Golf Genius CEO Chris Kallmeyer joins us to offer a masterclass in sustainable growth thats reveals how strategic business innovation, a fanatical focus on customer experience, and disciplined acquisitions fuelled their rise to a global powerhouse in the golf industry.

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

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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.

How Golf Is Healing Heroes - Jonathan Sessa, Founder of Warrior Golf Academy

November 15th, 2025  |  Season 18  |  42 mins 36 secs

entrepreneurship, first responders, golf business, golf entrepreneur, golf improvement, golf industry, golf innovator, golf instruction, innovation, jonathan sessa, mental health awareness, military veterans, modgolf, modgolf podcast, ngcoa, pga hope, pga of america, pga show, veteran support, warrior golf academy

What happens when you hit rock bottom and a higher power refuses to let you go? For US Army veteran Jonathan Sessa, the answer was found not in a hospital or a therapy session, but on a golf course. In this profound and powerful episode, host Colin Weston sits down with Jonathan to explore how he transformed his deepest despair into a mission of hope and healing for others through The Warrior Golf Academy.