The ModGolf Podcast
Host Colin Weston explores the future of golf through conversations with the visionaries and influencers that are shaking up the sport.
Displaying Episode 1 - 10 of 32 in total of The ModGolf Podcast with the tag “the pga show”.
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Applying an Improv Mindset to Golf - Gina Louise Phillips, Host, Producer, Writer, Actor and Golf Personality
March 20th, 2025 | Season 16 | 44 mins 16 secs
entrepreneurship, future of golf, gina louise phillips, gina phillips, golf business, golf comedy, golf genius, golf industry, golf innovation, golf sitcom, improv, improv comedy, innovation, julie nolke, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pedro pascal, pga of bc, pga of canada, score golf, second city, the last of us, the pga show, women's fashion, women's golf, women's golf apparel, women's golf day
"So I take an improv mindset. It's all about fun. It's all about what happens next." Gina Louise Phillips combines her comedic, writing and acting experiences to inject a fresh perspective into the golf industry. Join us as Gina shares how her journey on shows like The Last of Us with Pedro Pascal and co-hosting Score Golf TV has inspired her to write and develop the first golf-themed sitcom.
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Building Community, Confidence and Connections - Courtney Campbell, Founder of Birdies Babes Golf
December 1st, 2024 | Season 16 | 37 mins 1 sec
birdies babes golf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf genius, golf industry, golf innovation, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga of bc, pga of canada, the pga show, women's fashion, women's golf, women's golf apparel, women's golf day
Do you think that golf is too hard, too intimidating, too time-consuming, not social and not much fun? Our guest Courtney Campbell - PGA Teaching Pro and Founder of Birdies Babes Golf - will debunk your concerns and hopefully motivate you or your non-golfing friends to give the game a shot.
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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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If You Don't Love It Don't Do It - Barney Adams, Founder of Adams Golf and CEO, Breakthrough Golf Technology
August 15th, 2024 | Season 15 | 51 mins 13 secs
adams golf, barney adams, breakthrough golf technology, community building, golf club design, golf clubs, golf entrepreneur, golf equipment, golf innovation, golf shafts, modgolf, pga of america, play it forward, sport business, sport tech, the modgolf podcast, the pga show, tight lies, usga
We are joined by golf industry icon and entrepreneurial legend Barney Adams, who shares the trials, tribulations and successes he has encountered over his career that spans more than five decades. This episode provides you with lessons learned, key takeaways and nuggets of wisdom from one of golf's most successful entrepreneurs. Enjoy!
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A Brief History of Synthetic Turf
June 20th, 2024 | Season 15 | 47 mins 8 secs
artificial turf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, golf innovation, innovation, modgolf, modgolf podcast, sport tech, synthetic turf, synthetic turf international, the pga show
Known initially by names such as AstroTurf, ModSod and Artificial Turf, we explore the origins of synthetic sport surfacing with a focus on applications in the golf industry. Host Colin Weston speaks with subject matter experts Bob Johnston (Principal, JSA Sport Architecture) and Jeffery McDaniel (Synthetic Turf International) to uncover the history and explore the future of this multi-billion dollar industry.
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Embracing Lessons: Wisdom Gained from Failure - Igor Vainshtein, Founder of GolfTrak.app
June 4th, 2024 | Season 15 | 46 mins 58 secs
carolin pinegger, david leadbetter, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, golf innovation, golf pitch challenge, golftrak.app, igor vainshtein, innovation, kevin harrington, modgolf, modgolf podcast, shark tank, sport tech, startup, synthetic turf international, the pga show
Entrepreneur Igor Vainshtein, Founder GolfTrak.app joins us to share his incredible journey that started when his parents immigrated to Australia from the former USSR with $200 and no English skills whatsoever. We discuss the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and Igor's passion to constantly innovate and create products that customers want.
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Taking an Entrepreneurial Approach to Build a Career in Sport Journalism - Ann Liguori, Author of "Life On The Green"
May 24th, 2024 | Season 15 | 52 mins 3 secs
amy alcott, ann liguori, annika sorenstam, ben crenshaw, bernhard longer, british columbia golf, dottie pepper, entrepreneurship, gary player, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, golf innovation, jack nicklaus, jan stephenson, life of the green, modgolf, modgolf podcast, nancy lopez, padraig harrington, renee powell, the pga show, tom watson
To celebrate Ann Liguori's recent book "Life on the green - lessons and wisdom from legends in golf" host Colin Weston creates a game show called "Who Said That??" to test Ann's ability to recall quotes from the dozen stories told. We hope you like this fun and inspiring episode as much as we enjoyed making it!
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Embrace Change To Fuel Entrepreneurial Success - Carolin Pinegger, The Golf Pitch Challenge
May 8th, 2024 | Season 15 | 43 mins 41 secs
carolin pinegger, david leadbetter, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf business, golf entertainment, golf genius, golf innovation, golf pitch challenge, innovation, kevin harrington, modgolf, modgolf podcast, shark tank, sport tech, startup, synthetic turf international, the pga show
"I felt like I was treading water and not because I wasn't working hard enough. I was doing my very best and wasn't getting where I wanted to be. I needed to pivot and change!" Golf entrepreneur and Ex-Pro Golfer Carolin Pinegger shares her personal story and latest collaborative venture: The "Shark Tank for Golf Innovators" called The Golf Pitch Challenge.