During this episode you will discover these inspiring takeaways:
The Power of an "Unreasonable" Goal:
How committing to a seemingly crazy idea - like walking the entire coastline of Ireland to play its links golf courses - can lead to the most profound personal and professional journeys, revealing that the best stories lie just beyond the edge of conventional thinking.

Golf is the Backdrop, Not the Whole Story:
Why the most compelling narratives in golf aren't about the perfect shot, but about the people you meet, the unexpected hospitality you encounter, and the personal challenges you overcome both on and off the course.

From Obsession to Entrepreneurship:
How a passion for writing and golf can organically evolve into a successful business, turning hard-won knowledge and authentic experiences into a venture (Coyne Golf) that helps others create their own unforgettable adventures.

Episode Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction: The One and Only Tom Coyne
00:01:04 - A Random Introduction to "A Course Called Ireland"
00:03:01 - Tom's First Golf Experience and Family Connection
00:06:14 - The Origins of an "Unreasonable" Idea
00:09:46 - Writing as a Job and Overcoming "Writer's Block"
00:13:30 - From Fiction to Nonfiction with "Paper Tiger"
00:17:04 - The Logistics of Walking Ireland
00:23:20 - The Infamous Keen Shoes Story
00:26:30 - The Magic of Ardglass and Irish Hospitality
00:33:00 - Golf as a Backdrop for Human Stories
00:34:47 - The Metaphor of Ireland as a Golf Course
00:36:19 - Cold Turkey: Not Playing Golf for a Year
00:38:23 - A New Quest in "A Course Called Scotland"
00:41:08 - The Difference Between Irish and Scottish Golf Trips
00:43:03 - The Importance of Vulnerability in Storytelling
00:45:12 - From Books to Business: The Birth of Coyne Golf
00:46:58 - Conclusion & Teaser for the YouTube Deep Dive

Quotable Moments:
"I don't think people generally want to read books about going out and doing very safe and normal things. So this idea of doing unreasonable things certainly led me into the way I approached Ireland. The idea was, I'll play Ireland as one giant golf course. Sometimes the next tee is going to be three days walk away and that's what I'm going to do. I'll do it all on foot."

"For me, golf provides the trajectory for a story. But you don't know what the story is until you go out and find it. And it has nothing to do with where that five-iron went. What doesn't bore me are people and why we do the things we do. I've been lucky that golf has been a really good way to find a lot of that."

Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then enjoy our video with Tom Coyne on The ModGolf YouTube channel. Click on this link or the image below.

Want to connect with Tom? Check out his bio page to make that happen!
Tom Coyne's bio page >> https://modgolf.fireside.fm/guests/tom-coyne

Featured Links & Resources:
The Coyne Golf website: [https://www.coynegolf.com/]
Follow Tom on Instagram: [@coynegolf]

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I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin

Special Guest: Tom Coyne - best selling writer and Founder of Coyne Golf.

"Certainly AI is disrupting travel. Where it's a simple travel experience AI can do it, but considering the travel times from each course and hotel, the human tour operator understands the local nuances of the courses and the local culture and directly interact with the locals. It's taking it to an elevated level if you're wanting unparalleled, unrestricted and unforgettable and most of all fun is our ethos. So AI cannot replicate this and it's amazing because I use AI to help put together the beautiful colour pictures for the itinerary. So there's that place, but the actual experience of understanding what you want to do when you're there and putting all of that together. AI can't do that."
... Hazel Thompson, Excelerator Luxury Golf Tours

Are you looking to experience the best that Ireland has to offer, both on and off the golf course? Then I encourage you to contact Hazel to help plan your perfect Irish excursion... *https://excelgolftours.com *

You can also learn more about Hazel and Excelerator Luxury Golf Tours on her ModGolf bio page.

Click on the image below to watch Colin's conversation with Hazel Thompson on The ModGolf Youtube Channel!

Taking the hassle, complexity and effort out of travelling with your golf clubs
Our second conversation at The PGA Show Media Stage was with Jonathan Marsico, CEO of Ship Sticks.

During our conversation with Jonathan you will discover how to take the hassle, complexity and effort out of travelling with your golf clubs. You'll also learn how Jonathan and his co-founder went from an idea that addressed a personal pain point to a scaleable, profitable business.

"So what we've done and still do today with Ship Sticks is centered around the customer experience and journey perspective. Everything the customer touches is what our business is about. Yes, we're powered by these great global logistics companies, but we provide a high end personal touch. We know as golfers, when you're going to golf resorts, when you're going to country clubs, when travelling to play golf, that's what the experience we want to get ourselves and our customers are getting it at these golf facilities. We want to be a great extension and a great partner of that experience for the travelling golfer, who work with our team at Ship Sticks."

Click on the image below to watch Colin's conversation with Jonathan Marsico on The ModGolf Youtube Channel!

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Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!

As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.

I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.

I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.

Click to join >> https://patreon.com/Modgolf

I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin

Special Guest: Hazel Thompson - Founder & CEO of Excelerator Luxury Golf Tours.