The ModGolf Podcast

A European Playbook to Future-Proof Golf - Renate Roeleveld, CEO of The Golf Course Association of Europe

April 18th, 2026  |  Season 19  |  41 mins 4 secs

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She broke her leg running the NYC marathon and kept going - so resilience and tenacity are part of her DNA. Golf Course Association of Europe GCAE CEO Renate Roeleveld joins host Colin Weston to reveal how European golf facilities are embracing tech, hospitality, and "short format" play to solve inclusion and sustainability challenges to make the sport more welcoming for players and profitable for operators.

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Live from The PGA Show 2026: Startups From The Inventors Spotlight

February 19th, 2026  |  9 mins 31 secs

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What if a mobile, easy to use device on the golf course could save more than the 500 lives that it already has? What if your backyard golf practice could feel more like a video game? In this live episode from the 2026 PGA Show, host Colin Weston scours the Inventors Spotlight to find two startups changing the game. First, discover the HEATbox, a life-saving device that uses video guidance to help bystanders treat heat strokes on the course. Then hear how Black Hole Golf is gamifying at-home practice with light-up, sound-enabled targets and a connected app.

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Live from The PGA Show 2026: Inside Golf's AI Revolution with CourseRev.ai & PITCHcrm

February 15th, 2026  |  28 mins 26 secs

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What happens when a 30-year golf course veteran decides to become the "main guinea pig" for his own tech company? In this live episode from the 2026 PGA Show, we sit down with the team behind CourseRev.ai and PITCHcrm to explore how AI phone concierges and automated marketing are solving the industry's biggest labor pains. From balancing deep customization with scalable growth to using natural language programming for complex tee sheet rules, discover how these entrepreneurs are helping tradition-bound courses embrace the future without losing their human touch. Perfect for listeners interested in golf technology, AI adoption, SaaS entrepreneurship, and business innovation in legacy industries.

Live from The PGA Show 2026: Beyond Golf Cart GPS and The Data-Driven Golf Revolution / Adam Kanouse with Reach Golfers

February 5th, 2026  |  21 mins 34 secs

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Did you know 65% of public golf courses still don't have GPS on their carts? In this exciting live interview from the PGA Show 2026, host Colin Weston sits down with Adam Kanouse, Co-CEO of Reach Golfers, to uncover the massive untapped market in golf technology. Discover how their golfer-first platform is disrupting the industry with a dual-revenue model, elegant design, and a bold vision to transform the golf cart into a powerful data hub that increases profitability and enhances every round.

Live from the PGA Show 2026: SmashSwing’s Multiplayer Golf Revolution with TJ Schier Jr.

February 1st, 2026  |  26 mins 42 secs

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Host Colin Weston attended The 2026 PGA Show where he broadcasted live from the Media Stage three engaging conversations with a diverse group of golf entrepreneurs while in Orlando. First up TJ Schier, Founder of SmashSwing Immersive.

Scaling Success: How Golf Genius Grew into a Global Powerhouse - Chris Kallmeyer, Golf Genius CEO

December 10th, 2025  |  Season 18  |  40 mins 34 secs

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Does your business struggle to balance culture with growth? Golf Genius CEO Chris Kallmeyer joins us to offer a masterclass in sustainable growth thats reveals how strategic business innovation, a fanatical focus on customer experience, and disciplined acquisitions fuelled their rise to a global powerhouse in the golf industry.

How Golf Is Healing Heroes - Jonathan Sessa, Founder of Warrior Golf Academy

November 15th, 2025  |  Season 18  |  42 mins 36 secs

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What happens when you hit rock bottom and a higher power refuses to let you go? For US Army veteran Jonathan Sessa, the answer was found not in a hospital or a therapy session, but on a golf course. In this profound and powerful episode, host Colin Weston sits down with Jonathan to explore how he transformed his deepest despair into a mission of hope and healing for others through The Warrior Golf Academy.

Creating a unique lesson path for every golfer - Alex Prasad, CEO at V1 Sports

November 5th, 2025  |  Season 18  |  41 mins 25 secs

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"Golfers and instructors can tell you their pain points and aspirations, but what they can't tell you is the solution. It's not their job. That's ours." Alex Prasad, the CEO of V1 Sports shares the company journey from its origins in pioneering video analysis to its current position as an innovator leveraging AI and ground force sensors.

Fuelling Golf's Next Big Ideas - Matt Erley, Managing Partner at Old Tom Capital

October 25th, 2025  |  Season 18  |  46 mins 1 sec

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Are you wondering where the real disruption in golf is happening beyond the headlines? Discover why "more people watch golf on YouTube than all linear television golf combined," and where the smartest money is betting on the game's future. Matt Erley, CEO of Old Tom Capital, explains the gaps they are filling and why he believes, "Golf is experiencing incredible growth and innovation and will continue to do so."

A Course Called Coyne - Tom Coyne, best selling author and founder of Coyne Golf

October 15th, 2025  |  Season 18  |  43 mins 43 secs

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"I don't think people want to read books about going out and doing safe, normal things. So this idea of doing unreasonable things led me into the way I approached Ireland. The crazy idea was, I'll play Ireland as one giant golf course and I'll do it all on foot." Tom Coyne, best selling author and founder of Coyne Golf joins us to share some compelling human interest stories, his quirky travelogue, and a deep exploration of obsession with golf as the backdrop.