The ModGolf Podcast

Elevating the Golf League Experience - Rob Sunstrum, Founder of Smart Golf

June 25th, 2026  |  Season 19  |  34 mins 57 secs

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Why would a laid-off logistics exec bet everything on building golf tournament software from scratch during a pandemic - and win? In this live recording from Highland Golf Club, host Colin Weston sits down with Smart Golf founder Rob Sunstrum to explore how his innovative scoring platform is revolutionizing league management, re-engaging members, and driving F&B revenue for courses across North America. Discover how Smart Golf is turning weekly golf events into year-round communities, and how clubs are doubling participation by reclaiming ownership from outdated spreadsheets.

Inside the Caddie Lounge with 28-Year PGA Tour Veteran Don “Double D” Donatello

June 13th, 2026  |  Season 19  |  22 mins 11 secs

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What really happens when the cameras stop rolling on the PGA Tour? In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with 28-year caddie veteran Don "Double D" Donatello at the RBC Canadian Open to uncover the untold physical, financial, and emotional realities of life on the bag and how Levelwear's Caddie Lounge is finally giving loopers the space, resources and respect they deserve.

Cutting Through the Golf Data Noise – Personalized Golf Improvement with AVA Golf

May 28th, 2026  |  Season 19  |  29 mins 54 secs

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by launch monitor data and conflicting YouTube golf tips? You’re not alone. Guest host Rich Katz sits down with ParOne’s JR Charles and engineering director Aron Schüler to introduce AVA Golf - a new platform designed to replace guesswork with genuine golf intelligence. Discover how this "video-first" solution aggregates your Arccos and Garmin data to serve a personalized video playlist from Top 100 instructors, helping you fix the right thing at the right time.

From Losing it All to Over $12 Million in Annual Sales - Geoff Tait, Founder of Triple Bogey Brewing

May 1st, 2026  |  Season 19  |  34 mins 54 secs

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He hung out with Arnold Palmer at Augusta, lost a multi-million dollar business, and then built a successful brewery from scratch - without knowing how to brew a single beer. In this raw conversation, Triple Bogey Brewing founder Geoff Tait shares the painful lessons from losing Quagmire Golf, why slow growth and customer loyalty beat venture capital, and how "better hit another" became a mantra for resilience. This episode is a must-hear for entrepreneurs, golf business fans, and anyone who loves craft beer on the first, ninth or 19th hole.

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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From The Hockey Rink to The First Tee - Greg Collins, Founder & CEO of GRIT Inc.

April 7th, 2026  |  Season 19  |  26 mins 46 secs

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He built a hockey bag empire from a handshake in a pizza parlour. Then COVID pushed the company to pivot into the world of golf. Host Colin Weston sits down with Greg Collins, founder and CEO of GRIT Inc., to reveal how the 45-year industrial design veteran expanded from hockey into golf, turning fear into fuel and creating the revolutionary GRIT 2.0 Tower golf bag - a square, cart-stabilizing design that proves the best golf innovations come from off the fairway. If you're a golfer tired your golf bag twisting sideways in your cart, or an entrepreneur looking for startup resilience and product design inspiration, this is your must-listen episode!

From Corporate Consultant to Golf Tech Disruptor - Drew Koehler, Co-Founder at Blue Tees Golf

March 28th, 2026  |  Season 19  |  38 mins 16 secs

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What happens when a broken Amazon rangefinder ruins your round and sparks a multi-million dollar business idea? In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with Blue Tees Golf co-founder Drew Koehler to unpack the entrepreneurial journey behind one of golf’s fastest-growing tech brands. From liquidating bank accounts for bootstrap capital to launching the new Rainmaker launch monitor and Scout AI, this is a must-listen for golfers and entrepreneurs who want to know how to disrupt the golf industry with better design and smarter technology.

Team Over Everything: The Art of Building an Enduring Brand - Hyman Ngo, Levelwear Co-Founder and SVP of Product/Marketing

March 18th, 2026  |  Season 19  |  38 mins 24 secs

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What does it take to build a golf apparel brand carried by 85 of the top 100 clubs in both the US and Canada? Hyman Ngo, Co-Founder of Levelwear, joins The ModGolf Podcast to share his journey from contract manufacturer to industry leader, revealing the "Who's With You" manifesto, the brand's commitment to sustainable performance apparel, and how authentic relationships with caddies and golf pros drive long-term success in the competitive golf fashion space.

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.