The ModGolf Podcast
Host Colin Weston explores the future of golf through conversations with the visionaries and influencers that are shaking up the sport.
We found 10 episodes of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag “golf”.
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The Journey To Create The World’s First 3D Printed Putter - Mike Yagley, VP of Innovation at COBRA PUMA Golf
March 27th, 2021 | Season 9 | 43 mins 31 secs
3d printing, arccos golf, british columbia golf, bryson dechambeau, cobra puma golf, future of golf, golf, golf canada, golf channel, innovation, mike yagley, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, rickie fowler
"One of the biggest advantages of 3D printing is that you can create objects that cannot be made with conventional casting, forging and machining as we now can put complex components inside the putter head. It's physically impossible to do this using traditional processes". We sit down with COBRA PUMA Golf VP of Innovation Mike Yagley to learn the how and why behind the creation of the 3D printed Supersport-35 putter.
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Creating a Business Model That Makes Golf Accessible to Everyone - Kathy Erikson, The Short Game Place
March 16th, 2021 | Season 9 | 33 mins 21 secs
british columbia golf, future of golf, golf, golf canada, golf channel, innovation, kathy erikson, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga of america, the short game place, usga
"This is not Putt-Putt on steroids. This is real golf. Indoor par 2 holes that make the game welcoming for everyone at any skill level". We sit down with Kathy Erikson to learn about the passion that drives her to create an indoor golf arena that started with an AHA moment almost thirty years ago.
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Understanding Customer Needs To Create Value For The Golf Industry - James Cronk, Co-Founder of Golf Industry Guru
March 3rd, 2021 | Season 9 | 41 mins 29 secs
british columbia golf, future of golf, gcsaa, golf, golf canada, golf channel, golf industry guru, innovation, james cronk, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, ngcoa, pga of america, usga
"I'm pretty good at dreaming stuff up, but more importantly you need to be able to execute, to make stuff happen." We sit down with Golf Industry Guru Co-Founder James Cronk to learn how his team puts the customer first to create new value in a traditional market space.
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Building a Business That Helps People Fall In Love With Golf - Dr. Greta Anderson, Founder of Dr. Greta Golf
February 23rd, 2021 | Season 9 | 38 mins 26 secs
black entrepreneurs, black golfers, black history month, diversity and inclusion, dr greta golf, future of golf, golf, golf channel, greta anderson, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga of america, pga tour, racial justice
"I love when people want to learn golf. That's exciting to me. I feel that a big part of my job is like Love Connection. What I do is help people fall in love with golf." To open Season 9, host Colin Weston is joined by LPGA Teaching Professional Dr. Greta Anderson - Founder of Dr. Greta Golf - to learn how she applies her PhD in Higher Learning and voracious curiousity to help students understand the WHY.
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Season 8 Wrap-up / Season 9 Preview
February 5th, 2021 | Season 8 | 18 mins 50 secs
alissa kacar, back2basics golf, diversity and inclusion, draftkings, edison wedges, future of golf, gamerz golf, garmin, golf, golf ai, golf channel, imagine golf, innovation, lgbtq, lgbtq rights, medinah country club, mental health, mental health awareness, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, newladygolfer, pga of america, pga tour, robert sereci, shee golfs, shee sisters, tadd fujikawa
Host Colin Weston recaps the best from each of our twelve Season 8 guests, along with a preview of Season 9 which will premiere February 19 2021.
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Finding Happiness and Balance in Both Life and Golf - Tadd Fujikawa, Pro Golfer and LGBTQ+ Spokesperson
January 20th, 2021 | Season 8 | 32 mins 50 secs
diversity and inclusion, future of golf, golf, golf channel, innovation, lgbtq, lgbtq rights, mental health, mental health awareness, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga tour, tadd fujikawa
"The journey I’ve been on since coming out has been very good. My golf game isn’t quite where I want it to be but I can say that I’ve never been happier and my mental health has never been better." On our final Season 8 episode, Pro Golfer and LGBTQ+ Spokesperson Tadd Fujikawa shares his personal journey of courage, love and authenticity.
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How Artificial Intelligence Makes Golf Improvement Accessible For Everyone - Broderick Higby, Creator of Golf AI
January 5th, 2021 | Season 8 | 34 mins 36 secs
artificial intelligence, beginner golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf, golf ai, golf ai app, golf app, golf channel, golf technology, innovation, machine learning, modgolf, modgolfpodcast
"Imagine what you think the golf shot is going to do, take it then see where it actually went and then reflect on why it went that way. This applies to life and I think if people were to adopt golf as a widespread sport and continue to grow it, it would be better for humanity." We sit down with Golf AI Creator Broderick Higby to learn how Artificial Intelligence is making golf improvement and swing analysis accessible for everyone.
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Sharing Stories From Her Journey As A New Golfer - Alissa Kacar @newladygolfer
December 23rd, 2020 | Season 8 | 31 mins 26 secs
alissa kacar, beginner golf, cameron smith, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf, golf channel, innovation, instagram influencer, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, women entrepreneurs, womens golf
“Whether you can hit the ball a mile or if you can barely hit it off the tee, you need to create an environment for newcomers to the game that is relaxed and fun. Otherwise it’s not going to keep people coming back. New golfer and social media host Alissa Kacar joins us to share her journey and thoughts on how to make the game more welcoming for everyone.
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Building Resiliency By Expressing Gratitude and Celebrating The Small Wins - Nick Steiner, Founder of Back2Basics Golf
December 16th, 2020 | Season 8 | 31 mins 31 secs
back2basics golf, cameron smith, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf, golf channel, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, nick steiner, pro path putting mirror
"Acquisition and other milestones down the road, that's what we are striving for but when we look back and connect the dots, it’s the little moments that led you there, it’s the breakthroughs that you had, it’s the hard things that you got over that make the entire process worth it." We sit down with Back2Basics Golf Founder Nick Steiner to hear insights from his entrepreneurial journey that has taken him from San Diego scooter culture to Australia's Gold Coast.
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Breaking Down Barriers In Golf By Engaging The Unengaged - Charles Dillahunt, The PGA of America
December 9th, 2020 | Season 8 | 40 mins 18 secs
charles dillahunt, diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship, future of golf, gina rizzi, golf, golf channel, innovation, jobmatch, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga of america, pga tour, pga works, radius sports, sandy cross, seth waugh, vendormatch
How can eSports, Sneakerhead culture and a 17th century French philosopher shape one’s worldview on how to make golf more welcoming and inclusive for under-represented communities? After listening to our engaging conversation with The PGA of America’s Charles Dillahunt you will learn how.