app02 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:46:22 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The ModGolf Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Golf Performance” https://modgolf.fireside.fm/tags/golf%20performance Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:30:00 -0700 The ModGolf Podcast talks with golf's top influencers, entrepreneurs, innovators and disruptors about their vision and ventures that are re-imagining, transforming and growing both the game and $100 billion/year industry. The ModGolf Podcast has been ranked #4 on 2025 most comprehensive list of Top 25 Golf Podcasts, based on our quality and consistency of posts, industry expert reviews and social media influence/popularity. Please subscribe to The ModGolf Podcast to help us grow and move up the rankings in 2026! We'd love to hear from you! Have any ideas or guests you'd like to hear on future episodes? Contact Colin directly here or on Instagram @modgolfpodcast to start the conversation. en-us episodic Host Colin Weston explores the future of golf through conversations with the visionaries and influencers that are shaking up the sport. The ModGolf Podcast The ModGolf Podcast talks with golf's top influencers, entrepreneurs, innovators and disruptors about their vision and ventures that are re-imagining, transforming and growing both the game and $100 billion/year industry. The ModGolf Podcast has been ranked #4 on 2025 most comprehensive list of Top 25 Golf Podcasts, based on our quality and consistency of posts, industry expert reviews and social media influence/popularity. Please subscribe to The ModGolf Podcast to help us grow and move up the rankings in 2026! We'd love to hear from you! Have any ideas or guests you'd like to hear on future episodes? 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In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with the mother/son co-founding duo behind GolfDr: emergency physician Dr. Valerie De Maio and golf physiotherapist Dr. Chris Adamson to reveal why personalized, golf-specific body work is the secret to not just improving your performance, but sustaining it well into your 70s, 80s, and beyond. This conversation is a must-listen for golfers, fitness enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs alike, as they unpack the critical role of mobility in the golf swing, share the entrepreneurial journey from a mobile clinic to a scalable digital platform, and explore the massive opportunity in golf longevity and wellness. Tune in to discover how you can play longer, hurt less, and finally bridge the gap between what your mind knows and what your body can do. 43:47 no <p>Are you tired of feeling like your body is holding your golf game back? You know you <em>could</em> hit it further and score better - if only your hips, shoulders, and back would cooperate. The frustration of knowing what you <em>should</em> do with your swing, but your body just won't let you, is real.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/9YHtAPra.jpg" alt=""></p> <hr> <h3><strong>What you'll discover:</strong></h3> <p>✅ <strong>Why 40%+ of golfers experience pain that disrupts their game</strong> - 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.</p> <p>✅ <strong>The GolfDr approach</strong> 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.</p> <p>✅ <strong>How this mother-son team pivoted from a mobile clinic to a scalable digital platform</strong> - and why they believe golf is truly a "lifespan sport" that deserves lifespan-focused care.</p> <h3><strong>Inspirational quotes from the episode:</strong></h3> <blockquote> <p><em>"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."</em> - Dr. Valerie De Maio</p> <p><em>"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."</em> - Dr. Chris Adamson</p> <p><em>"If we can help people move better and hurt less, they'll enjoy playing more and be able to stay out there longer."</em> - Dr. Valerie De Maio</p> </blockquote> <h3><strong>Episode Chapters</strong></h3> <p><strong>00:02</strong> - Welcome to The ModGolf Podcast: meet the co-founders of GolfDr<br> <strong>03:40</strong> - First golf experiences: from playing hooky to a shockingly fun triple bogey<br> <strong>07:38</strong> - The origin story: how a pandemic pivot created GolfDr<br> <strong>11:45</strong> - From mobile clinic to digital app: the evolution of GolfDr<br> <strong>12:48</strong> - The GolfDr elevator pitch: where golf instruction meets physical rehabilitation<br> <strong>14:57</strong> - The customer journey: what happens when you onboard with GolfDr<br> <strong>16:43</strong> - The PERx: your personalized exercise prescription<br> <strong>18:36</strong> - Global access and what's coming next (including AI-powered self-assessment)<br> <strong>19:58</strong> - Partnerships and TPI certification<br> <strong>22:47</strong> - Who's using GolfDr? Demographics, goals, and what men vs. women want from their golf fitness<br> <strong>27:45</strong> - Ongoing care and technology: measuring progress, not just guessing<br> <strong>28:20</strong> - Gamification and motivation: keeping golfers on track<br> <strong>30:23</strong> - Mobility deep dive: the four key areas golfers need to work on<br> <strong>32:55</strong> - The mobile clinic lesson: how a pivot led to a bigger vision<br> <strong>37:00</strong> - How to connect with GolfDr and join the platform<br> <strong>39:05</strong> - The longevity opportunity: why golf's lifespan makes it a business and lifestyle game-changer<br> <strong>42:49</strong> - Closing thoughts: "Let's keep people golfing for as long as they can."</p> <hr> <h3><strong>🎧 Subscribe &amp; Review:</strong></h3> <p>Did you enjoy this episode? Please subscribe and leave a review on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-modgolf-podcast/id1230363725" rel="nofollow noopener">Apple Podcasts</a></strong> and share it with a with a friend who loves golf innovation stories.</p> <p>Join our Patreon community at <strong><a href="http://www.patreon.com/modgolf" rel="nofollow noopener">www.patreon.com/modgolf</a></strong> for exclusive live shows, bonus content, and member-only giveaways.<strong>[ Click here](<a href="http://www.patreon.com/modgolf" rel="nofollow noopener">www.patreon.com/modgolf</a>)</strong> to support The ModGolf Podcast.</p> <h3><strong>Connect with GolfDr:</strong></h3> <ul> <li> Website: <a href="https://golfdr.app/" rel="nofollow noopener">golfdr.app</a></li> <li> Download the GolfDr app on iOS and Android</li> </ul> <p><strong>About The ModGolf Podcast:</strong> The ModGolf Podcast speaks with entrepreneurs, innovators, disruptors, and influencers shaping the future of golf. Hosted by Colin Weston.</p> <hr> <p>We want to thank <strong>Golf Genius Software</strong> for presenting this episode and for supporting The ModGolf Podcast since 2019!<br> Are you a golf course owner, manager or operator looking to increase both your profit margins and on-course experience?<br> <a href="https://www.golfgenius.com" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/K9NPjjAv.jpg" alt=""></a><br> <strong>Golf Genius</strong> powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at <a href="https://www.golfgenius.com" rel="nofollow noopener">golfgenius.com</a>. Special Guests: Dr. Chris Adamson - Co-Founder of GolfDr and Dr. Valerie De Maio - Co-Founder of GolfDr.</p> modgolf podcast, golf performance, golf fitness, golf longevity, GolfDr, Valerie De Maio, Chris Adamson, golf innovator, golf venture, golf improvement, PGA Show, golf entrepreneur, golf industry, golf business, modgolf, entrepreneurship Are you tired of feeling like your body is holding your golf game back? You know you could hit it further and score better - if only your hips, shoulders, and back would cooperate. The frustration of knowing what you should do with your swing, but your body just won't let you, is real.

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."

🎧 Subscribe & Review:

Did you enjoy this episode? Please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with a with a friend who loves golf innovation stories.

Join our Patreon community at www.patreon.com/modgolf for exclusive live shows, bonus content, and member-only giveaways.[ Click here](www.patreon.com/modgolf) to support The ModGolf Podcast.

Connect with GolfDr:

  • Website: golfdr.app
  • Download the GolfDr app on iOS and Android

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

We want to thank Golf Genius Software for presenting this episode and for supporting The ModGolf Podcast since 2019!
Are you a golf course owner, manager or operator looking to increase both your profit margins and on-course experience?

Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com.

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

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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."

🎧 Subscribe & Review:

Did you enjoy this episode? Please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with a with a friend who loves golf innovation stories.

Join our Patreon community at www.patreon.com/modgolf for exclusive live shows, bonus content, and member-only giveaways.[ Click here](www.patreon.com/modgolf) to support The ModGolf Podcast.

Connect with GolfDr:

  • Website: golfdr.app
  • Download the GolfDr app on iOS and Android

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

We want to thank Golf Genius Software for presenting this episode and for supporting The ModGolf Podcast since 2019!
Are you a golf course owner, manager or operator looking to increase both your profit margins and on-course experience?

Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com.

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

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