The ModGolf Podcast
Host Colin Weston explores the future of golf through conversations with the visionaries and influencers that are shaking up the sport.
We found 10 episodes of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag “sport tech”.
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It's The Banter Not The Birdies That Matters Most - Don Rea, President of The PGA of America
May 2nd, 2025 | Season 16 | 55 mins 12 secs
don rea, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf entrepreneur, golf genius, golf improvement, golf industry, golf innovation, golf instruction, golf instructor, golf lessons, golf swing, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, ngcoa, pga of america, pga of canada, pga professional, pga show, sport tech
"On the PGA Tour, they play for millions and at The PGA of America we get millions to play." PGA of America President and Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club Don Rea joins host Colin Weston to share his 25 year journey advocating for the game and industry that he deeply loves.
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Turning a Side Hustle Into a Successful Business Venture - Jeff MacGregor, Founder of The Cart Locker
March 10th, 2025 | Season 16 | 34 mins 52 secs
cart locker, electric golf cart, entrepreneurship, golf alberta, golf business, golf cart, golf entrepreneur, golf genius, golf industry, golf innovation, innovation, jeff macgregor, modgolf, modgolf podcast, motorized golf cart, pga of alberta, pga show, sport tech
Have you struggled to find balance when juggling the launch of a new business venture while keeping your existing job? On this episode you will discover and learn from how Jeff MacGregor manages to maintain the position he loves as a Head Golf Pro while overseeing a startup that is quickly scaling up.
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The Journey of Dormie Workshop: Telling Unique Golf Stories Through Custom Leather Cover Designs
January 12th, 2025 | Season 16 | 40 mins 38 secs
chris pronger, custom club head covers, design thinking, dormie workshop, entrepreneurship, golf accessories, golf business, golf genius, golf industry, innovation, leather head covers, modgolf, modgolf podcast, sport tech, todd bishop
Todd Bishop, Co-Founder of Dormie Workshop joins us to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their company and shares how they unlocked an untouched niche in the golf consumer market.
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Masters Memories and Your Canadian Golf Course Bucket List - Adam Scully, Host and Producer of Golf Talk Canada
January 2nd, 2025 | Season 16 | 37 mins 5 secs
adam scully, bob weeks, canadian golf, golf, golf coach, golf entrepreneur, golf improvement, golf industry news, golf innovation, golf instruction, golf lessons, golf podcast, golf swing, golf talk canada, golf travel, liv golf, modgolf, modgolf live, pga tour, rory mcilroy, sport tech, tiger woods, top golf courses
Get ready for a high-energy half hour as Golf Talk Canada's Adam Scully joins us to talk about all things... GOLF! From planning an amazing Canadian golf trip to the state of professional golf, Adam and Colin cover it all in this fun, informative and fast-paced episode of The ModGolf Podcast.
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How AI is Transforming The Golf Industry - Clive Mayhew, Founder of Golf.ai
December 20th, 2024 | Season 16 | 46 mins 36 secs
8am golf, artificial intelligence, clive mayhew, community building, golf business, golf entrepreneur, golf genius, golf innovation, golf.ai, jay karen, large language models, modgolf, ngcoa, sport business, sport tech, the modgolf podcast
AI is set to revolutionize various aspects of the golf industry, from enhancing customer service at golf courses to providing personalized recommendations for equipment, booking golf travel and improving the overall player experience. Clive Mayhew, Founder of Golf.ai joins us to share how they are at the forefront of transforming the game of golf.
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The Bridge Between Sport and Fashion - Scott Davis, CEO of J.LINDEBERG North America
December 11th, 2024 | Season 16 | 35 mins 13 secs
2028 los angeles olympics, golf, golf apparel, golf clothing, golf entrepreneur, golf fashion, golf for women, golf genius, golf industry news, golf innovation, golf podcast, golf social impact, j.lindeberg, jlindeberg, modgolf, scott davis, sport tech, viktor hovland, women's fashion
So many apparel brands try to make golf cool, but J.LINDEBERG consistantly pulls it off by combining European style with technical performance. North American CEO Scott Davis joins us to share the secret sauce that makes you and me look as stylish as brand ambassadors like Jesper Parnevik and Viktor Hovland.
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The Power of a Growth Mindset - Joe Assell, Co-Founder/CEO at GOLFTEC
November 21st, 2024 | Season 16 | 34 mins 34 secs
entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf equipment, golf industry, golf innovation, golf podcast, golftec, home golf simulator, innovation, joe assell, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga of america, sky trek, sport tech, the pga show, usga
On this episode you will discover how Joe Assell has started and grown a business over 30 years that began as a golf swing test lab in the basement of a golf club pro shop to what is now the global leader in golf instruction with almost 300 store locations world wide.
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Embracing Innovation While Honouring Tradition - Hoyt McGarity, President at 8AM Golf
November 14th, 2024 | Season 16 | 51 mins 9 secs
8am golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf equipment, golf genius, golf industry, golf innovation, golf.com, howard milstein, hoyt mcgarity, innovation, justin timberlake, miura golf, modgolf, modgolf podcast, nicklaus companies, pga of america, sport tech, t-squared social, the bridges cup, the pga show, tiger woods, usga
Are you an innovator who is struggling to a move your venture forward? I get it. I've been there. In this episode you will discover three key entrepreneurial takeaways from guest Hoyt McGarity to help you find clarity and inspiration.
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The Power of Passion and Purpose - Tim Markison, Founder and CEO at Athalonz
November 6th, 2024 | Season 16 | 47 mins 14 secs
athalonz, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf equipment, golf genius, golf innovation, golf shoes, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, sport tech, sport technology, startup, the pga show
Are you an entrepreneur who is struggling to move your venture forward? On this episode you'll learn three key takeaways from Athalonz Founder Tim Markison that will benefit you. Trigger warning: the topics of child abuse and suicide are discussed during our conversation.
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Fun is The Leading Message - Jay Karen, CEO at The NGCOA
October 16th, 2024 | Season 16 | 44 mins 26 secs
accessibility, golf, golf course owners, golf entrepreneur, golf for women, golf genius, golf industry news, golf innovation, golf podcast, golf social impact, jay karen, modgolf, ngcoa, sport tech
Host Colin Weston speaks with return guest and friend of the show Jay Karen, CEO at The NGCOA to hear his take on how golf courses and owners will navigate the upcoming decades as climate change, technology, entertainment and sustainable practices present new opportunities and challenges for the golf industry.