web02.fireside.fm Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:17:39 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The ModGolf Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Special Olympics” https://modgolf.fireside.fm/tags/special%20olympics Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:15:00 -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 2018 Special Olympics USA Games interview with Andrew Roberts https://modgolf.fireside.fm/andrew-roberts-bonus 67c52f78-6935-4358-b8e7-0327a4b870a4 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:15:00 -0700 The ModGolf Podcast full 4 The ModGolf Podcast Not all of the best stories from The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games happened on the golf course. Meet Andrew Roberts who, as a Boston sports obsessed 14 year old, has overcome the challenges of Autism to find his true passion as a sports blogger and reporter. 5:01 no At The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games golf event in Seattle, our host Colin Weston met 14 year old Andrew Roberts and his dad Ken. In this short interview, Colin hears Andrew's incredible story. Andrew was diagnosed with autism at a very early age but that has not prevented him from becoming a sports media blogger now generously supported by The Flutie Foundation as a Flutie Fellow. https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/TOaBNv27.jpg You can check out Andrew's enaging work on his Boston Sports Mania blog (https://andrewr1008.wordpress.com/), along with the impactful work being done by The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism (https://www.facebook.com/flutiefdn/). To learn more about The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games golf event that Andrew covered, have a listen to our full episode &gt;&gt; https://modgolf.fireside.fm/044-special-olympics-usa-games https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/jJgNjRBe.jpg Modgolf, Andrew Roberts, Ken Roberts, Flutie Foundation, Doug Flutie, Special Olympics, USA Games KPMG, ModGolf Podcast, Autism, entrepreneurship, startup, Innovation At The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games golf event in Seattle, our host Colin Weston met 14 year old Andrew Roberts and his dad Ken. In this short interview, Colin hears Andrew's incredible story. Andrew was diagnosed with autism at a very early age but that has not prevented him from becoming a sports media blogger now generously supported by The Flutie Foundation as a Flutie Fellow.


You can check out Andrew's enaging work on his Boston Sports Mania blog, along with the impactful work being done by The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.

To learn more about The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games golf event that Andrew covered, have a listen to our full episode >> https://modgolf.fireside.fm/044-special-olympics-usa-games

]]> At The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games golf event in Seattle, our host Colin Weston met 14 year old Andrew Roberts and his dad Ken. In this short interview, Colin hears Andrew's incredible story. Andrew was diagnosed with autism at a very early age but that has not prevented him from becoming a sports media blogger now generously supported by The Flutie Foundation as a Flutie Fellow.


You can check out Andrew's enaging work on his Boston Sports Mania blog, along with the impactful work being done by The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.

To learn more about The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games golf event that Andrew covered, have a listen to our full episode >> https://modgolf.fireside.fm/044-special-olympics-usa-games

]]> RISE WITH US. Stories From The Special Olympics USA Games Golf Event (044) https://modgolf.fireside.fm/044-special-olympics-usa-games aa983a44-b993-434a-9a1e-3428521af8c8 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 23:30:00 -0700 The ModGolf Podcast full 4 The ModGolf Podcast “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt”. These are the inspirational words from organizer Alana Brahler for the USA Games Special Olympics golf athletes. On this episode we cover a unique golf event that transforms both the lives of the participants and the people that support them. 1:05:46 no Colin travels to Seattle WA for The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games (https://www.specialolympicsusagames.org/) Golf event held at The Willows Run Golf Courses (http://willowsrun.com/), where he speaks to the athletes, parents, volunteers and coaches to experience the pure, unfiltered energy and joy that is felt with every single swing of the club. https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/jJgNjRBe.jpg "The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games showcased the abilities of athletes with intellectual disabilities, promoted the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport, and celebrated the transformative power of Special Olympics". - Beth Knox, President and CEO, 2018 Special Olympics USA Games 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 Episode Highlights https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/FQsNqc_R.jpg Colin Interviewing North Carolina Special Olympics Athlete Andro Keck https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/xuTL53oY.jpg Rhode Island Level 1 Competitor Keith Wilcox Jr. and His Parents https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/QVgY5yIy.jpg Event Organizer Alana Brahler Spent Hours Each Day Handwriting Scores https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/RigTY4At.jpg Level 1 Competitor Tony Beauchaine From North Carolina https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/1FjETWgg.jpg KPMG caddie volunteers Chris Broda and Thomas Bergamasco https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/4Ki8xC5W.jpg Hole In One! Kentucky Level 3 Players Dennis Gaines and John Mullins https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/LE2q0gMV.jpg Level 4 Athlete Andro Keck and His Coach Vince Powierski Special Guest: Steve Jubb, PGA - CEO/Executive Director of The National Alliance for Accessible Golf. golf, modgolf, podcast, innovation, KPMG, Access Golf, Willows Run, USA Games, entrepreneurship, PGA, USGA, Special Olympics, paragolf, accessible golf Colin travels to Seattle WA for The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games Golf event held at The Willows Run Golf Courses, where he speaks to the athletes, parents, volunteers and coaches to experience the pure, unfiltered energy and joy that is felt with every single swing of the club.


"The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games showcased the abilities of athletes with intellectual disabilities, promoted the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport, and celebrated the transformative power of Special Olympics". - Beth Knox, President and CEO, 2018 Special Olympics USA Games

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


Episode Highlights



Colin Interviewing North Carolina Special Olympics Athlete Andro Keck



Rhode Island Level 1 Competitor Keith Wilcox Jr. and His Parents



Event Organizer Alana Brahler Spent Hours Each Day Handwriting Scores



Level 1 Competitor Tony Beauchaine From North Carolina



KPMG caddie volunteers Chris Broda and Thomas Bergamasco



Hole In One! Kentucky Level 3 Players Dennis Gaines and John Mullins



Level 4 Athlete Andro Keck and His Coach Vince Powierski

Special Guest: Steve Jubb, PGA - CEO/Executive Director of The National Alliance for Accessible Golf.

]]> Colin travels to Seattle WA for The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games Golf event held at The Willows Run Golf Courses, where he speaks to the athletes, parents, volunteers and coaches to experience the pure, unfiltered energy and joy that is felt with every single swing of the club.


"The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games showcased the abilities of athletes with intellectual disabilities, promoted the ideals of acceptance and inclusion through sport, and celebrated the transformative power of Special Olympics". - Beth Knox, President and CEO, 2018 Special Olympics USA Games

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


Episode Highlights



Colin Interviewing North Carolina Special Olympics Athlete Andro Keck



Rhode Island Level 1 Competitor Keith Wilcox Jr. and His Parents



Event Organizer Alana Brahler Spent Hours Each Day Handwriting Scores



Level 1 Competitor Tony Beauchaine From North Carolina



KPMG caddie volunteers Chris Broda and Thomas Bergamasco



Hole In One! Kentucky Level 3 Players Dennis Gaines and John Mullins



Level 4 Athlete Andro Keck and His Coach Vince Powierski

Special Guest: Steve Jubb, PGA - CEO/Executive Director of The National Alliance for Accessible Golf.

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