web02.fireside.fm Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:52:57 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The ModGolf Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Phoenix Open” https://modgolf.fireside.fm/tags/phoenix%20open Tue, 27 Jun 2017 09:15:00 -0700 The ModGolf Podcast talks with golf's top influencers, entrepreneurs, innovators and disruptors about their vision and ventures that are re-imagining, transforming and growing both the game and $100 billion/year industry. The ModGolf Podcast has been ranked #4 on 20245s most comprehensive list of "Top 25 Golf Podcasts" (https://blog.feedspot.com/golf_podcasts/), based on our quality and consistency of posts, industry expert reviews and social media influence/popularity. Please subscribe to The ModGolf Podcast to help us grow and move up the rankings in 2026! </b> We'd love to hear from you! Have any ideas or guests you'd like to hear on future episodes? Contact Colin directly here (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/contact) or on Instagram @modgolfpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/modgolfpodcast/) to start the conversation. en-us episodic Host Colin Weston explores the future of golf through conversations with the visionaries and influencers that are shaking up the sport. The ModGolf Podcast The ModGolf Podcast talks with golf's top influencers, entrepreneurs, innovators and disruptors about their vision and ventures that are re-imagining, transforming and growing both the game and $100 billion/year industry. The ModGolf Podcast has been ranked #4 on 20245s most comprehensive list of "Top 25 Golf Podcasts" (https://blog.feedspot.com/golf_podcasts/), based on our quality and consistency of posts, industry expert reviews and social media influence/popularity. Please subscribe to The ModGolf Podcast to help us grow and move up the rankings in 2026! </b> We'd love to hear from you! Have any ideas or guests you'd like to hear on future episodes? Contact Colin directly here (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/contact) or on Instagram @modgolfpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/modgolfpodcast/) to start the conversation. no golf, golf podcast, ModGolf, ModGolf Podcast, sport tech, golf improvement, golf equipment, sport business, golf innovation, golf disruption, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, golf influencers, women in golf, diversity and inclusion The ModGolf Podcast colin@modgolfpodcast.com Harnessing The Power Of Music To Reach A New Golf Audience - Kelley James (008) https://modgolf.fireside.fm/008-kelley-james d57f4b7c-6fa5-4e9f-a93d-35404fac9c12 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 09:15:00 -0700 The ModGolf Podcast full 1 The ModGolf Podcast On this episode of the ModGolf Podcast, we speak with musician, singer and songwriter Kelley James. Kelley shares how his Californian surf-inspired freestyle music has entertained audiences at PGA Tour events like the WM Phoenix Open. We learn how expanding the on-site fan and player tournament experience is a critical component needed to attract younger, new audiences to golf. 34:50 no Kelley James is a musician, singer, songwriter and freestyle artist who's passion for golf has put him in the unique and influential position to connect his audience to the game he loves. Kelley believes the future of golf will be healthy and strong as the convergence of entertainment, music and sport competition continues to grow. https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/qGarWqlz.jpg What you will learn from this episode: • Kelley's early love of sport and music that has shaped his career in the music entertainment industry. • How Kelley connected with some of the PGA Tour's biggest stars to transform his music career and help make him the golf ambassador and influencer he is today. • How the WM Phoenix Open became the trailblazing pioneer that sets the standard for creating entertainment experiences around a golf tournament. * The inter-connectivity of music, food, hospitality and unique, engaging experiences that combine to create the future of both on-site and broadcast golf content creation. • How other PGA Tour events such as The Safeway Open in Napa understands the revenue potential of "Creating a party that just happens to have a golf tournament going on at the same time". Related Links To learn more about Kelley's music: Website: http://kelleyjames.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelleyjames/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourBoyKJ @YourBoyKJ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kelleyjamesmusic WM Phoenix Open Birds Nest: https://coorslightbirdsnest.com/ The Safeway Open: http://www.safewayopen.com/ Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear! As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building. I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests. I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf. Click to join &gt;&gt; https://patreon.com/Modgolf I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin Special Guest: Kelley James - musician, singer, songwriter and golf influencer. Kelley James is a musician, singer, songwriter and freestyle artist who's passion for golf has put him in the unique and influential position to connect his audience to the game he loves. Kelley believes the future of golf will be healthy and strong as the convergence of entertainment, music and sport competition continues to grow.

What you will learn from this episode:

• Kelley's early love of sport and music that has shaped his career in the music entertainment industry.
• How Kelley connected with some of the PGA Tour's biggest stars to transform his music career and help make him the golf ambassador and influencer he is today.
• How the WM Phoenix Open became the trailblazing pioneer that sets the standard for creating entertainment experiences around a golf tournament.

  • The inter-connectivity of music, food, hospitality and unique, engaging experiences that combine to create the future of both on-site and broadcast golf content creation. • How other PGA Tour events such as The Safeway Open in Napa understands the revenue potential of "Creating a party that just happens to have a golf tournament going on at the same time".

Related Links

To learn more about Kelley's music:
Website: http://kelleyjames.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelleyjames/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourBoyKJ @YourBoyKJ
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kelleyjamesmusic

WM Phoenix Open Birds Nest: https://coorslightbirdsnest.com/
The Safeway Open: http://www.safewayopen.com/

Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!

As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.

I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.

I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.

Click to join >> https://patreon.com/Modgolf

I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin

Special Guest: Kelley James - musician, singer, songwriter and golf influencer.

]]> Kelley James is a musician, singer, songwriter and freestyle artist who's passion for golf has put him in the unique and influential position to connect his audience to the game he loves. Kelley believes the future of golf will be healthy and strong as the convergence of entertainment, music and sport competition continues to grow.

What you will learn from this episode:

• Kelley's early love of sport and music that has shaped his career in the music entertainment industry.
• How Kelley connected with some of the PGA Tour's biggest stars to transform his music career and help make him the golf ambassador and influencer he is today.
• How the WM Phoenix Open became the trailblazing pioneer that sets the standard for creating entertainment experiences around a golf tournament.

  • The inter-connectivity of music, food, hospitality and unique, engaging experiences that combine to create the future of both on-site and broadcast golf content creation. • How other PGA Tour events such as The Safeway Open in Napa understands the revenue potential of "Creating a party that just happens to have a golf tournament going on at the same time".

Related Links

To learn more about Kelley's music:
Website: http://kelleyjames.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelleyjames/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourBoyKJ @YourBoyKJ
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kelleyjamesmusic

WM Phoenix Open Birds Nest: https://coorslightbirdsnest.com/
The Safeway Open: http://www.safewayopen.com/

Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!

As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building.

I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests.

I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf.

Click to join >> https://patreon.com/Modgolf

I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin

Special Guest: Kelley James - musician, singer, songwriter and golf influencer.

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