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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A Brief History of Synthetic Turf
June 20th, 2024 | Season 15 | 47 mins 8 secs
artificial turf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, golf innovation, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, sport tech, synthetic turf, synthetic turf international, the pga show
Known initially by names such as AstroTurf, ModSod and Artificial Turf, we explore the origins of synthetic sport surfacing with a focus on applications in the golf industry. Host Colin Weston speaks with subject matter experts Bob Johnston (Principal, JSA Sport Architecture) and Jeffery McDaniel (Synthetic Turf International) to uncover the history and explore the future of this multi-billion dollar industry.
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Embracing Lessons: Wisdom Gained from Failure - Igor Vainshtein, Founder of GolfTrak.app
June 4th, 2024 | Season 15 | 46 mins 58 secs
carolin pinegger, david leadbetter, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, golf innovation, golf pitch challenge, golftrak.app, igor vainshtein, innovation, kevin harrington, modgolf, modgolf podcast, shark tank, sport tech, startup, synthetic turf international, the pga show
Entrepreneur Igor Vainshtein, Founder GolfTrak.app joins us to share his incredible journey that started when his parents immigrated to Australia from the former USSR with $200 and no English skills whatsoever. We discuss the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and Igor's passion to constantly innovate and create products that customers want.
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Taking an Entrepreneurial Approach to Build a Career in Sport Journalism - Ann Liguori, Author of "Life On The Green"
May 24th, 2024 | Season 15 | 52 mins 3 secs
amy alcott, ann liguori, annika sorenstam, ben crenshaw, bernhard longer, british columbia golf, dottie pepper, entrepreneurship, gary player, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, golf innovation, jack nicklaus, jan stephenson, life of the green, modgolf, modgolf podcast, nancy lopez, padraig harrington, renee powell, the pga show, tom watson
To celebrate Ann Liguori's recent book "Life on the green - lessons and wisdom from legends in golf" host Colin Weston creates a game show called "Who Said That??" to test Ann's ability to recall quotes from the dozen stories told. We hope you like this fun and inspiring episode as much as we enjoyed making it!
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Embrace Change To Fuel Entrepreneurial Success - Carolin Pinegger, The Golf Pitch Challenge
May 8th, 2024 | Season 15 | 43 mins 41 secs
carolin pinegger, david leadbetter, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, golf innovation, golf pitch challenge, innovation, kevin harrington, modgolf, modgolf podcast, shark tank, sport tech, startup, synthetic turf international, the pga show
"I felt like I was treading water and not because I wasn't working hard enough. I was doing my very best and wasn't getting where I wanted to be. I needed to pivot and change!" Golf entrepreneur and Ex-Pro Golfer Carolin Pinegger shares her personal story and latest collaborative venture: The "Shark Tank for Golf Innovators" called The Golf Pitch Challenge.
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Learn By Doing And Just Keep Moving Forward - Jared Solomon, CEO and Co-Founder of Five Iron Golf
April 30th, 2024 | Season 15 | 39 mins 18 secs
callaway, entrepreneurship, five iron golf, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, golf innovation, golf simulator, indoor golf, innovation, jared solomon, modgolf, modgolf podcast, sport tech, synthetic turf international, the pga show, topgolf
"It doesn't matter that we made a million dollar mistake, let's keep moving forward and learn as we go". Jared Solomon - CEO of Five Iron Golf joins host Colin Weston to share how four co-founders built a successful indoor golf entertainment business starting from the back room of a Manhattan men's clothing store.
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A Non-Profit On a Mission To Revolutionize The Golfing Experience - Nick Darby with Get Golfing
April 16th, 2024 | Season 15 | 45 mins 19 secs
edward richardson, england golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, get golfing, golf business, golf genius, golf industry, golf innovation, golf non profit, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, nick darby, sport tech, the pga show, usga
"It was such a shame seeing all these beautiful golf courses going downhill. So our job is to save as many courses as we can to keep golf flourishing." - Nick Darby with UK non-profit Get Golfing shares how they are on a mission to revolutionize the golfing experience
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Turning a Homemade Golf Game Into a Global Business Venture - Tyler Simmons, Founder of BucketGolf
April 3rd, 2024 | Season 15 | 36 mins 49 secs
bucket golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf equipment, golf genius, golf industry, golf innovation, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga of america, sport tech, the pga show, tyler simmons, usga
"Seeing my roommate throw his clothes into his pop-up laundry hamper, I realized that I should instead make retractable pop-up buckets which cut our product cost almost in half." Tyler Simmons - CEO and Founder of BucketGolf joins host Colin Weston to share how they have created a portable, fun golf game that anyone can enjoy almost anywhere.
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Creating a New Type of Golf - David Hinkle and Rio Valeriano with T36 Golf
March 17th, 2024 | Season 15 | 50 mins 43 secs
david hinkle, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf course architecture, golf course design, golf genius, golf industry, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, rio valeriano, sport tech, t36 golf
"We’re flipping the script on traditional golf and redefining the sport for a new generation of golfers" T36 Golf Co-Founders David Hinkle and Rio Valeriano join host Colin Weston to share how their "Double Loop" design delivers a full 18-hole game experience with a smaller environmental footprint and shorter playtime.
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Live From The 2024 PGA Show Media Stage! - Part 2
March 1st, 2024 | 34 mins 26 secs
ashworth golf, caddy time, entrepreneurship, geremy davis, golf & gospel, golf accessories, golf apparel, golf business, golf genius, golf industry, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, pga show, reed exhibitions, the pga of america
Host Colin Weston attended The 2024 PGA Show, where he broadcasted live from the Media Stage. Here are the last three of six engaging conversations with a diverse group of entrepreneurs and innovators that he met at the show.
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Live From The 2024 PGA Show Media Stage! - Part 1
February 21st, 2024 | 34 mins 57 secs
david leadbetter, entrepreneurship, flash weather ai, gimmiepro, golf accessories, golf apparel, golf business, golf genius, golf industry, golf pitch challenge, innovation, kevin harrington, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, pga show, reed exhibitions, shark tank, the pga of america
Host Colin Weston attended The 2024 PGA Show, where he broadcasted live from the Media Stage. Here are the first three of six engaging conversations with a diverse group of entrepreneurs and innovators that he met at the show.