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 “modgolfpodcast”.
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Creating a Launch Point to Grow Golf Participation - Nick Bednar, VP of Operations at Indigo Golf Partners (077)
April 14th, 2020 | Season 7 | 41 mins 2 secs
#growgolf, buffalo agency, entrepreneurship, future of golf, gcsoa, golf channel, golf women, indigo golf, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, ngcoa, nick bednar, pga, pga show, usga, we are golf
“We’ve created a launch point for people who are picking up the game for the first time. We hold a critical role in growing the game just by the nature of the type of facilities we manage”. Nick Bednar, VP of Operations with Indigo Golf Partners joins us to share his golf industry insights in a COVID-19 "New Normal" world.
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Teaching Golf To Welcome, Elevate and Empower Diverse Communities - Shayain Gustavsp (076)
April 2nd, 2020 | Season 7 | 48 mins 53 secs
#growgolf, british columbia golf, diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf canada, golf channel, golf instruction, golf women, innovation, lpga, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, pga show, sjg international, usga, we are golf
"If my golf game is off, who cares. I get to spend time alone with this person. That to me is what golf does. The people I get to meet and the deals I get to close are nothing like you can do in an office." LPGA Golf Coach Shayain Gustavsp joins us on this episode to share her entrepreneurial story.
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Embracing Resilience, Curiosity and Joy to Fuel The Entrepreneurial Journey - Thinh Tran, Transrover
March 23rd, 2020 | Season 7 | 44 mins 2 secs
#growgolf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf canada, golf channel, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, pga show, thinh tran, transrover, usga, we are golf
"There were so many ups and downs and obstacles that I could have given up and nobody would ever know about Transrover. But I didn’t." Thinh Tran, Founder of Transrover joins us on this episode to share the story of his incredible entrepreneurial journey.
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Creating a Scalable Business Model Inspired by Traditional Golf Societies - Matt Considine / NewClub Golf (074)
March 5th, 2020 | Season 7 | 34 mins 1 sec
#growgolf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf canada, golf channel, golf society, innovation, matt considine, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, newclub golf, pga, the bag drop podcast, usga, we are golf
"At its core I believe it starts with the game, the simplicity and purity of golf. So that’s what we took from those Irish golf societies and created for ourselves." Matt Considine joins us on this episode to share his entrepreneurial journey from cleaning carts at a country club to the founding of NewClub Golf.
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Empowering Women Through Golf - Shella Sylla / SisterGolf
February 22nd, 2020 | Season 7 | 40 mins 6 secs
#growgolf, diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, pga tour, shella sylla, sistergolf, usga, womens golf
“If you have a business idea and years go by and it does not leave you, then you know that it is something you have to pursue. That’s exactly what happened to me for eleven years before launching SisterGolf." We sit down with Shella Sylla, Business Golf Professional and Founder/CEO of SisterGolf to learn how she took the entrepreneurial leap to create a viable, scalable business model that didn't previously exist.
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Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned In The Golf Industry - John Kawaja / Honma Golf (072)
February 4th, 2020 | Season 7 | 43 mins 29 secs
#growgolf, adidas, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, honma golf, innovation, john kawaja, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, pga tour, taylormade, usga
"Extraordinary can happen with a belief that you can change the world. A conviction that gives you the boldness and the creativity to imagine something better, something different." On our opening episode of Season 7, Colin speaks with Honma Golf NA President John Kawaja about entrepreneurial lessons learned across his career in the golf industry.
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Season 6 Wrap-up / Season 7 Preview
October 31st, 2019 | Season 6 | 18 mins 17 secs
#growgolf, adam heieck, azucena maldonado, blue ocean strategy, buffalo agency, buffalo.agency, dale merrit, entrepreneurship, future of golf, gina rizzi, golf canada, golf channel, golf genius, golfpay, innovation, kevin thistle, latina golfers, lean startup, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, pga of canada, radius sports group, renee mauborgne, reviver sport entertainment, rich katz, startup, tee it forward, usga, we are golf, youth on course
Host Colin Weston recaps the best from each of our ten Season 6 guests, along with a preview of Season 7 which will premiere early January 2020.
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Making a Positive Statement About "The State of Golf" - Rich Katz / buffalo.agency (068)
July 15th, 2019 | Season 6 | 48 mins 8 secs
#growgolf, british columbia golf, buffalo agency, buffalo.agency, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf canada, golf channel, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, rich katz, usga, we are golf
"The future of golf is alive and well, not just for this generation but for generations to follow as well”. On this episode we sit down with Rich Katz, Founder and Principal of buffalo.agency joins us to share insights and stories from his nearly 30 years in the golf industry.
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TEE IT FORWARD To Increase Enjoyment and Participation in Golf - Larry Gilhuly / USGA (067)
July 2nd, 2019 | Season 6 | 43 mins 24 secs
#growgolf, british columbia golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf canada, golf channel, innovation, larry gilhuly, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, tee it forward, usga, we are golf
“Properly placed forward tees give all players a good experience,” USGA Agronomist Larry Gilhuly passionately remarks. “If you started a business from scratch and wanted to be successful, you wouldn't say 'let’s make sure that half of the population tries it once and quits.' That's a terrible business model. This is not just an approach for female and older players. You need to encompass everybody.” This week our host Colin Weston speaks with Larry Gilhuly, who is an Agronomist with The United States Golf Association and a passionate advocate of the TEE IT FORWARD program.
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Connecting Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sport - Gina Rizzi
June 9th, 2019 | Season 6 | 48 mins 37 secs
#growgolf, arcus, arcus marketing group, corporate social responsibility, csr, entrepreneurship, future of golf, gina rizzi, golf channel, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, radius sports group, sustainability, triple bottom line, usga, we are golf
"I showed corporate organizations how they could save money and make money, all while doing good things”. This week Gina Rizzi, Founder and Principal of Radius Sports Group joins us to share how her companies are unlocking new value between the intersection of sport, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility.