The ModGolf Podcast
Host Colin Weston explores the future of golf through conversations with the entrepreneurs, visionaries and influencers who are shaking up the sport.
Displaying 7 items of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag "steve mona".
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PGA Merchandise Show Recap - Part 2
February 18th, 2019 | Season 5 | 50 mins 16 secs
#growgolf, Golf Channel, ModGolf, ModGolfPodcast, Steve Mona, USGA, We Are Golf, azucena mondelano, diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship, future of golf, innovation, latina golfers, michael cooper, new balance, pga show, sandy cross, startup, tagmarshal, tour edge, tour edge golf
We continue our recap of the PGA Merchandise Show with more engaging conversations with the innovators, entrepreneurs and community builders who are helping shape the future of golf. Host Colin Weston speaks with Latina Golfers Association Founder Azucena Moldenado, Tagmarshal Co-Founder and CEO Bodo Sieber, Tour Edge VP of Marketing Jon Claffey, Golf Scope Founder Ryan Engle and Perry Reynolds with New Balance Golf.
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Building Elegantly Simple Solutions to Solve Complex Problems - Mike Zisman / CEO of Golf Genius (052)
November 25th, 2018 | Season 5 | 48 mins 52 secs
#growgolf, Golf Channel, ModGolf, ModGolfPodcast, Steve Mona, USGA, We Are Golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf genius, innovation, michael zisman, mike zisman, pga, startup
Passion, persistence and patience. With over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience and a Ph.D. in Decision Sciences, these are the "3 Ps" Michael Zisman tells aspiring entrepreneurs are crucial for sustained success. This episode we talk to the Founder and CEO of Golf Genius Software to learn the secret sauce that has enabled him to build several successful technology companies from the ground up.
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Embracing Technology and Diversity to Create a Bright Future For Golf - Jared Williams
November 16th, 2018 | Season 5 | 41 mins 1 sec
#growgolf, Golf Channel, ModGolf, ModGolfPodcast, Steve Mona, USGA, We Are Golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, innovation, jared williams, jay karen, kris hart, millennial task force, ncgoa, pga, startup
This week Colin speaks with Jared Williams, Director of Advocacy with The National Golf Course Owner's Association. We explore the history of online tee time booking and how the early negative impact on golf course revenues led to Jared's role overseeing "The Consumer Reports for Course Owners" to ensure a fair marketplace. We also dig deep into how golf is looking outside the game to create experiences that resonate with a younger, more diverse audience.
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Letting Washington Know About Golf's $84 Billion Annual Economic Impact - National Golf Day (038)
May 29th, 2018 | Season 4 | 54 mins 40 secs
#growgolf, Diversity, Golf Channel, ModGolf, ModGolfPodcast, Steve Mona, The First Tee, Topgolf, WEAREGOLF, We Are Golf, World Golf Foundation, about golf, buffalo.agency, capital hill, future of golf, golf, golf 2020 diversity task force, golf disruption, golf innovation, golftec, inclusion, michael breed, startup
Our host Colin Weston travels to Capital Hill in Washington to both participate in and reveal some compelling stories from National Golf Day 2018.
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Transforming The Golf Industry to Align With a Changing World - Dr. Michael Cooper / Golf 20/20 Diversity Task Force
February 16th, 2018 | Season 3 | 42 mins 33 secs
#growgolf, Diversity, Golf Channel, ModGolf, ModGolfPodcast, Steve Mona, WEAREGOLF, We Are Golf, dr michael cooper, future of golf, golf, golf 2020 diversity task force, golf disruption, golf innovation, inclusion, startup
"Golf needs to giddy-up and change right now to keep up with an already changed world". Many people and organizations have talked for years about growing the game by connecting with under-represented groups, but Dr. Michael Cooper in one of a handful of passionate "Linking Agents" empowering existing community leaders with the tools and resources needed to actually make a difference regarding diversity and inclusion in golf.
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Creating Positive Social Impact By Empowering Women And Girls Through Golf - Clemmie Perry / Women of Color Golf
November 14th, 2017 | Season 2 | 31 mins 11 secs
#growgolf, Lean Startup, ModGolf, ModGolfPodcast, Steve Mona, clemmie perry, colin weston, empowering women, future of golf, girls on the green tee, golf, golf disruption, golf innovation, golf technology, the modgolf podcast, women of color golf
"Make a difference in my community". That was Clemmie Perry's guiding principle that motivated her to use golf as the platform to empower women and girls of color shortly after picking up the game only a few years ago. Her entrepreneurial vision and passion, combined with finding the personal courage to step outside her comfort zone has lead to the creation of both Women of Color Golf Founder and Girls On The Green Tee.
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Promoting Diversity And Inclusion To Make Golf Look More Like America - Steve Mona / World Golf Foundation
July 25th, 2017 | Season 1 | 44 mins 9 secs
#growgolf, Golf 20/20, ModGolf, ModGolfPodcast, National Golf Day, Steve Mona, The First Tee, We Are Golf, World Golf Foundation, World Golf Hall of Fame, future of golf, golf, golf disruption, golf innovation
World Golf Foundation CEO Steve Mona has a clear vision for growing the popularity of and participation in golf: "We want golf to look like America looks and be reflective of society, from a gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and age perspective". Steve and the WGF are putting their words to action by creating various initiatives and task forces to empower individuals, groups and startups with the resources and support they need in order to grow and make an impact. We learn on this episode how The World Golf Foundation has become the hub that connects all the golf innovation spokes together to help create a healthy future for the game.