The ModGolf Podcast
Host Colin Weston explores the future of golf through conversations with the visionaries and influencers that are shaking up the sport.
Displaying items 1-10 of 80 in total of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag "pga of america".
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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.
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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
entrepreneurship, golf business, golf cart, golf course owner, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf gps, golf industry, golf innovation, golf innovator, golf player experience, golf technology, golf venture, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, ngcoa, pga of america, pga show, reach golfers
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.
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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.
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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.
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Colin's 18 Top Holiday Golf Gift Picks For Under $150
December 2nd, 2025 | 22 mins 42 secs
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It's that time of year again when you're about to shop for the golfer on your Christmas list. With so many choices for golfers of every age and ability, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the endless options you have. Host Colin Weston simplifies the process for you as he shares his for-under-$150 golf product picks from the startups and early growth companies he likes the most. Rather than focus on the big golf brands (which we love, btw!) we give you our top picks from companies and products that you might be discovering for the first time. Happy Holidays from The ModGolf Podcast!
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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Finding Purpose on The Practice Tee - Todd Keirstead, golf entertainer and skin cancer survivor
October 1st, 2025 | Season 18 | 33 mins 45 secs
cancer survivor, celebrity golf entertainer, community builder, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf canada, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf industry, golf innovation, golf travel writer, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, motivational speaker, ngcoa, pga of america, pga of canada, pga show, skin. cancer awareness, sport tech, todd keirstead, youtube golf
"If I let the scars be a conversation piece, then hopefully they raise awareness and motivate people to take personal action". Todd Keirstead - Motivational Speaker | Skin Cancer Survivor | Celebrity Golf Entertainer | CEO & Founder of ParaGolf Canada joins us to share his person journey with skin cancer and how the healing process shapes his world view.