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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SEASON 14 WRAP-UP / SEASON 15 PREVIEW
January 13th, 2024 | Season 14 | 24 mins 5 secs
adam beach, adventure golf & sports, afriyea golf academy, amy bockerstette, bob parsons, brad schweigert, christina kim, claude brousseau, clubface golf, danielle tucker, entrepreneurship, gary guerrero jr, golf business, golf genius, golf industry, i got this foundation, innovation, inrange golf, isaiah mwesige, kevin corn, lagshot golf, lpga tour, modgolf, modgolf podcast, mygolfspy, paul mceldon, preston phillips, pxg, scott lundmark, scratch golf academy, sport tech
If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our twelve Season 14 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!
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Applying a Tech Startup Mindset To Innovate Golf Club Design - Brad Schweigert, PXG Chief Product Officer
December 29th, 2023 | Season 14 | 37 mins 32 secs
bob parsons, brad schweigert, entrepreneurship, golf, golf clubs, golf equipment, golf genius, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, pxg
I met with Bob Parsons and immediately knew what I was going to do. I would regret saying no, knowing that I passed up on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It was a huge decision and lots of people thought that I was crazy to leave Ping but I felt that I had to give it a go. - Brad Schweigert, Chief Product Officer at PXG joins Colin for a masterclass in product innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Working Through Trauma to Emerge More Resilient, Grateful and Happy - Christina Kim, LPGA Tour Pro
December 14th, 2023 | Season 14 | 44 mins 49 secs
christina kim, entrepreneurship, golf, golf genius, innovation, inrange golf, lpga, mental health awareness, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, social impact, suicide prevention
On the LPGA Tour Christina Kim is known for her bubbly, fun, positive personality. After more than a decade of professional golf that veneer cracked, leaving Christina exhausted, empty and depressed. On this compelling episode Christina and host Colin Weston share stories of trauma, rejuvenation and a newfound joy for both life and golf.
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What Is Your Superpower? - Amy Bockerstette, I GOT THIS Foundation Ambassador and Down syndrome Golfer Advocate
November 29th, 2023 | Season 14 | 33 mins 1 sec
accessible golf, amy bockerstette, british columbia golf, down syndrome, entrepreneurship, golf charity, golf genius, i got this, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, neurodiversity, social impact
"I have Down syndrome and I am rocking my extra chromosome!" - Amy Bockerstette and her dad Joe join host Colin Weston for a heartfelt, fun and inspirational conversation about how golf has positively impacted their family and the community they have helped create.
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Boldly Creating "The Consumer Reports For The Golf Industry" - MyGolfSpy Founder Adam Beach
November 14th, 2023 | Season 14 | 39 mins 4 secs
adam beach, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf club reviews, golf equipment reviews, golf genius, golf industry, innovation, inrange golf, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, mygolfspy
"The golf consumer saw that someone was fighting for them, which is exactly why MyGolfSpy became successful. We put the consumer first and the companies last. I don't care about the corporations, I care about the golfer and how they spend their hard-earned money. MyGolfSpy Founder Adam Beach joins us to share his motivation for creating "The World's Most Extensive Golf Equipment Reviews".
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"It's All About The Putt!" - Scott Lundmark, President of Adventure Golf & Sports
October 30th, 2023 | Season 14 | 38 mins 55 secs
adventure golf & sports, arne lindmark, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf industry, innovation, mini golf, mini putt, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, putt putt, scott lindmark
Whether you call it Miniature Golf, Minigolf, Putt-Putt or Crazy Golf, chances are you've played at least once in your life. Scott Lundmark, President of Adventure Golf & Sports joins us to share stories from their company's 30+ year history of designing, building and operating fun putting courses that are enjoyed by millions of people.
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Embracing a "Give First" Mindset to Successfully Start and Scale Business Ventures - Gary Guerrero Jr., Founder and CEO of Lag Shot Golf and Scratch Golf Academy
October 16th, 2023 | Season 14 | 44 mins 55 secs
adam bazalgette, click funnels, entrepreneurship, gary guerrero jr, golf business, golf entrepreneur, golf industry, innovation, lag shot golf, lagshot, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, scratch golf academy
Gary Guerrero Jr. has built several successful golf businesses on the foundation of his marketing acumen. His simple and effective formula? Put all your energy into a product until it scales beyond your imagination. Then leverage those learnings and that audience to create the next venture. Host Colin Weston sits down with the Founder of Lag Shot Golf and Scratch Golf Academy to learn about his personal journey and "Give First" entrepreneurial mindset.
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Celebrating Over 25 Years in Golf Radio - Danielle Tucker, Creator and Host of The Golf Club Radio Show
October 2nd, 2023 | Season 14 | 41 mins 35 secs
danielle tucker, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf industry, golf radio, hawaii, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, volunteerism, women in golf
Danielle Tucker was a golf podcaster before podcasting was even a thing. For over a quarter century every Saturday from her studio in Honolulu, Danielle's radio show has showcased golf industry innovators in her island back yard and from around the world. Host Colin Weston speaks with one of the golf media's original storytellers who is still going strong.
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The Healing Power of Golf For Kids - Kevin Corn, PGA Golf Professional
September 14th, 2023 | Season 14 | 27 mins 18 secs
entrepreneurship, golf business, golf for kids, golf industry, golf instruction, innovation, kevin corn, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, paediatric hospital, ranken jordan, volunteerism
"All the children at Ranken Jordan are medically complex. We have kids in hospital beds and wheelchairs and walkers. They are on ventilators, they've got feeding tubes and regardless of what they're facing they hit golf balls. It's a very powerful afternoon and no better way to spend a day than helping them get better through golf."
PGA Teaching Pro Kevin Corn joins us to share the impactful program he spearheads at The Ranken Jordan Pediatric Hospital in St. Louis. -
The Rise of Golf in Uganda - Isaiah Mwesige, CEO of AFRIYEA Golf Academy
August 31st, 2023 | Season 14 | 29 mins 6 secs
afriyea golf academy, east africa golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf industry, golf instruction, innovation, isaiah mwesige, modgolf, modgolf podcast, modgolfpodcast, uganda golf
"There are few young people who are playing the game, however The AFRIYEA Golf Academy has been able to change the status quo and create a difference. We believe in taking the game to where people are rather than bringing people to where golf is." Isaiah Mwesige joins us to share the growth of golf in Uganda.