The ModGolf Podcast

Building a Year-Round Revenue Engine With "The Nest" - Kyle Holmes, GM & Managing Partner of Quail Ridge GC

October 8th, 2026  |  Season 20  |  40 mins 14 secs

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What if your business could generate revenue twelve months a year instead of just seven? ModGolf Podcast host Colin Weston sits down with Kyle Holmes, General Manager and Managing Partner of Quail Ridge Golf Course in Ada, Michigan, to explore how he and his business partner built The Nest - an eight-bay indoor/outdoor golf simulator facility with dual-mode bays that's keeping golfers playing (and paying) all winter long. Discover how this innovative golf entrepreneur turned a four-month off-season revenue gap into a year-round business opportunity while building community, breaking down barriers for beginner golfers, and scaling his vision for the future of public golf.

How a BA in Psychology is This Tech Entrepreneur's Secret Sauce - Meghann Butcher, Founder & CEO of RepSpark

September 30th, 2026  |  Season 20  |  40 mins 12 secs

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What happens when a psychology grad who's never owned a collared shirt walks into a golf pro shop and spends the next 19 years building the platform that powers wholesale commerce for the golf industry? In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with Meghann Butcher, Founder & CEO of RepSpark, to explore mass customization, AI-powered predictive ordering, the rise of women's golf apparel, and why psychology might be the ultimate founder's superpower. Essential listening for fans of golf business podcasts, golf entrepreneurship, women in golf, golf technology, and PGA Show insights.

Attitude is Everything - How Kay McMahon Empowers Women In The Golf Industry

September 24th, 2026  |  Season 20  |  37 mins 43 secs

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Host Colin Weston sits down with LPGA Hall of Fame instructor Kay McMahon - President of Women in the Golf Industry (WIGI) and creator of the Golf 8.5 teaching system - to explore her groundbreaking approach to golf instruction, her trailblazing career as one of the first female PGA professionals, and her mission to make golf more inclusive for women and beginners. Whether you're searching for the best golf podcasts, golf swing tips, LPGA insights, women's golf advocacy, or ways to improve your game and pace of play, this conversation delivers must-hear wisdom from one of golf's most influential teachers and entrepreneurs.

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Bridging Golf's Cultural Gap - Osi Umunna, CEO and Founder of The Hole 9

September 16th, 2026  |  Season 20  |  39 mins 12 secs

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What happens when a barber-turned-fashion-entrepreneur picks up a golf club during COVID and decides golf needs a whole new story? In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with Osi Umunna - CEO and founder of The Hole 9 - to explore how influencer marketing, creative direction, and cultural storytelling are reshaping the golf industry, from the Good Good controversy to LeBron James' YouTube golf channel and the rise of Black-owned golf brands. Whether you're searching for the best golf podcasts, golf business insights, golf influencer marketing tips, or stories about diversity and inclusion in golf, this conversation delivers a must-listen perspective on the new guard of golf.

The Future of Golf Is Modular - How Cover The Tees is Building the Next Generation of Driving Range Experiences

September 9th, 2026  |  Season 20  |  44 mins 55 secs

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What if you could turn a driving range into a year-round community entertainment hub and 4x your revenue in the process? On our season premiere, Cover The Tees founder Matthew Towell and COO Stephen Arnold reveal how their modular construction system is revolutionizing golf facilities, from extending playability through harsh winters to creating unforgettable shared experiences that bring families and communities together.

Elevating the Golf League Experience - Rob Sunstrum, Founder of Smart Golf

June 25th, 2026  |  Season 19  |  34 mins 57 secs

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Why would a laid-off logistics exec bet everything on building golf tournament software from scratch during a pandemic? In this live recording from Highland Golf Club, host Colin Weston sits down with Smart Golf founder Rob Sunstrum to explore how his innovative scoring platform is revolutionizing league management, re-engaging members, and driving F&B revenue for courses across North America. Discover how Smart Golf is turning weekly golf events into year-round communities, and how clubs are doubling participation by reclaiming ownership from outdated spreadsheets.

Masters Memories and Your Canadian Golf Course Bucket List - Adam Scully, Host and Producer of Golf Talk Canada

January 2nd, 2025  |  Season 16  |  37 mins 5 secs

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Get ready for a high-energy half hour as Golf Talk Canada's Adam Scully joins us to talk about all things... GOLF! From planning an amazing Canadian golf trip to the state of professional golf, Adam and Colin cover it all in this fun, informative and fast-paced episode of The ModGolf Podcast.

The Bridge Between Sport and Fashion - Scott Davis, CEO of J.LINDEBERG North America

December 11th, 2024  |  Season 16  |  35 mins 13 secs

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So many apparel brands try to make golf cool, but J.LINDEBERG consistantly pulls it off by combining European style with technical performance. North American CEO Scott Davis joins us to share the secret sauce that makes you and me look as stylish as brand ambassadors like Jesper Parnevik and Viktor Hovland.

The Power of a Growth Mindset - Joe Assell, Co-Founder/CEO at GOLFTEC

November 21st, 2024  |  Season 16  |  34 mins 34 secs

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On this episode you will discover how Joe Assell has started and grown a business over 30 years that began as a golf swing test lab in the basement of a golf club pro shop to what is now the global leader in golf instruction with almost 300 store locations world wide.

Fun is The Leading Message - Jay Karen, CEO at The NGCOA

October 16th, 2024  |  Season 16  |  44 mins 26 secs

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Host Colin Weston speaks with return guest and friend of the show Jay Karen, CEO at The NGCOA to hear his take on how golf courses and owners will navigate the upcoming decades as climate change, technology, entertainment and sustainable practices present new opportunities and challenges for the golf industry.