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 “modgolf”.
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How AI is Transforming The Golf Industry - Clive Mayhew, Founder of Golf.ai
December 20th, 2024 | Season 16 | 46 mins 36 secs
8am golf, artificial intelligence, clive mayhew, community building, golf business, golf entrepreneur, golf genius, golf innovation, golf.ai, jay karen, large language models, modgolf, ngcoa, sport business, sport tech, the modgolf podcast
AI is set to revolutionize various aspects of the golf industry, from enhancing customer service at golf courses to providing personalized recommendations for equipment, booking golf travel and improving the overall player experience. Clive Mayhew, Founder of Golf.ai joins us to share how they are at the forefront of transforming the game of golf.
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The Bridge Between Sport and Fashion - Scott Davis, CEO of J.LINDEBERG North America
December 11th, 2024 | Season 16 | 35 mins 13 secs
2028 los angeles olympics, golf, golf apparel, golf clothing, golf entrepreneur, golf fashion, golf for women, golf genius, golf industry news, golf innovation, golf podcast, golf social impact, j.lindeberg, jlindeberg, modgolf, scott davis, sport tech, viktor hovland, women's fashion
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.
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Building Community, Confidence and Connections - Courtney Campbell, Founder of Birdies Babes Golf
December 1st, 2024 | Season 16 | 37 mins 1 sec
birdies babes golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf genius, golf industry, golf innovation, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga of bc, pga of canada, the pga show, women's fashion, women's golf, women's golf apparel, women's golf day
Do you think that golf is too hard, too intimidating, too time-consuming, not social and not much fun? Our guest Courtney Campbell - PGA Teaching Pro and Founder of Birdies Babes Golf - will debunk your concerns and hopefully motivate you or your non-golfing friends to give the game a shot.
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The Power of a Growth Mindset - Joe Assell, Co-Founder/CEO at GOLFTEC
November 21st, 2024 | Season 16 | 34 mins 34 secs
entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf equipment, golf industry, golf innovation, golf podcast, golftec, home golf simulator, innovation, joe assell, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga of america, sky trek, sport tech, the pga show, usga
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.
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Embracing Innovation While Honouring Tradition - Hoyt McGarity, President at 8AM Golf
November 14th, 2024 | Season 16 | 51 mins 9 secs
8am golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf equipment, golf genius, golf industry, golf innovation, golf.com, howard milstein, hoyt mcgarity, innovation, justin timberlake, miura golf, modgolf, modgolf podcast, nicklaus companies, pga of america, sport tech, t-squared social, the bridges cup, the pga show, tiger woods, usga
Are you an innovator who is struggling to a move your venture forward? I get it. I've been there. In this episode you will discover three key entrepreneurial takeaways from guest Hoyt McGarity to help you find clarity and inspiration.
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The Power of Passion and Purpose - Tim Markison, Founder and CEO at Athalonz
November 6th, 2024 | Season 16 | 47 mins 14 secs
athalonz, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf equipment, golf genius, golf innovation, golf shoes, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, sport tech, sport technology, startup, the pga show
Are you an entrepreneur who is struggling to move your venture forward? On this episode you'll learn three key takeaways from Athalonz Founder Tim Markison that will benefit you. Trigger warning: the topics of child abuse and suicide are discussed during our conversation.
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Fun is The Leading Message - Jay Karen, CEO at The NGCOA
October 16th, 2024 | Season 16 | 44 mins 26 secs
accessibility, golf, golf course owners, golf entrepreneur, golf for women, golf genius, golf industry news, golf innovation, golf podcast, golf social impact, jay karen, modgolf, ngcoa, sport tech
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.
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Finding Her Ikigai Through Golf - Lehua Wise, Director of Golf at Kohanaiki Golf Club
September 29th, 2024 | Season 16 | 29 mins 49 secs
accessibility, golf, golf entrepreneur, golf for women, golf genius, golf hawaii, golf industry news, golf innovation, golf podcast, golf social impact, ikigai, kohanaiki, modgolf, sport tech
Ikigai (ee-key-guy) is a Japanese concept that combines the terms iki, meaning “alive” or “life,” and gai, meaning “benefit” or “worth.” When combined, these terms mean that which gives your life worth, meaning, or purpose. Our guest Lehua Wise shares how she found her Ikigai as the Director of Golf at Kohanaiki Golf Club.
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Making Golf More Resilient, Sustainable and Future Proof - Petra Himmel, GolfSustainable.com
September 18th, 2024 | Season 16 | 37 mins 30 secs
climate change, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf course architecture, golf course design, golf genius, golf industry, golf podcast, golf sustainable, golf technology, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, petra himmel, sport tech, sustainability, sustainable golf
"Climate change doesn't really care if we care or not. It's just there. We either react in time or golf courses will struggle. The good news is that we have possibilities and solutions." Petra Himmel, journalist and creator of Golf Sustainable opens our Season 16 with insights on how the golf industry can become more resilient, sustainable and future proof.
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SEASON 15 WRAP-UP / SEASON 16 PREVIEW
September 4th, 2024 | Season 15 | 25 mins 19 secs
ann liguori, barney adams, carolin pinegger, david hinkle, entrepreneurship, five iron golf, foresight sports, get golfing, golf business, golf course architecture, golf course design, golf equipment, golf genius, golf industry, golf review, igor vainshtein, innovation, jared solomon, modgolf, modgolf podcast, paraplegic athlete, rio valeriano, sport tech, synthetic turf international, t36 golf, vertacat
If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our twelve Season 15 episodes, this bonus show gives you a recap of the great conversations I had with some of the golf industry's top influencers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Hopefully this will inspire you to listen to a couple of the episodes listed below. Enjoy!