app01 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:36:41 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The ModGolf Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Trackman” https://modgolf.fireside.fm/tags/trackman Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:15:00 -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 $250 billion/year global industry. The ModGolf Podcast has been ranked #4 on 2025 most comprehensive list of Top 25 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! 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 entrepreneurs, visionaries and influencers who are shaking up the sport. ModSport Media Inc. 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 $250 billion/year global industry. The ModGolf Podcast has been ranked #4 on 2025 most comprehensive list of Top 25 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! 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 entertainment, YouTube golf, entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, golf influencers, women in golf, diversity and inclusion ModSport Media Inc. colin@modgolfpodcast.com Building a Year-Round Revenue Engine With "The Nest" - Kyle Holmes, GM & Managing Partner of Quail Ridge GC https://modgolf.fireside.fm/230-kyle-holmes 9c4117dd-d7f4-42fe-b578-e4aeb288ee4d Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:15:00 -0700 ModSport Media Inc. full 20 ModSport Media Inc. What if your business could generate revenue twelve months a year instead of just seven? ModGolf Podcast host Colin Weston sits down with Kyle Holmes, General Manager and Managing Partner of Quail Ridge Golf Course in Ada, Michigan, to explore how he and his business partner built The Nest - an eight-bay indoor/outdoor golf simulator facility with dual-mode bays that's keeping golfers playing (and paying) all winter long. Discover how this innovative golf entrepreneur turned a four-month off-season revenue gap into a year-round business opportunity while building community, breaking down barriers for beginner golfers, and scaling his vision for the future of public golf. 40:14 no <h3><strong>What if the future of golf wasn't on a golf course at all?</strong></h3> <p>In Michigan, golf courses close mid-November and don't reopen until the end ofMarch. That's over four months of bills with zero revenue - the brutal reality for every northern golf course operator. But instead of accepting this cycle, Kyle Holmes and his business partner Tim asked a different question: <em>What if we could keep people playing, and paying, all winter long?</em></p> <p>The answer became <strong>The Nest</strong> - an eight-bay indoor/outdoor golf facility that Kyle believes is the first of its kind in Michigan, possibly the entire country. What makes it unique? "Dual-mode" bays that let you hit down the range on TrackMan 4 technology with the garage door open in July, or into an impact screen in January without ever moving from your spot.</p> <p>In this episode, Colin sits down with Kyle Holmes, General Manager and Managing Partner of Quail Ridge Golf Course in Ada, Michigan. Kyle shares his journey from employee to owner, the power of a complementary business partnership, and how he's betting big on the explosive growth of indoor golf - where more rounds were played than outdoors for the first time in 2025.</p> <p>Whether you're a golf course operator looking for new revenue streams, an entrepreneur curious about turning a vision into reality, or simply someone who loves hearing about innovation in unexpected places, this episode will inspire you to think differently about what's possible.</p> <p><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/Co_ZmJDE.jpg" alt=""></p> <hr> <h3><strong>3 Key Takeaways you'll discover:</strong></h3> <p><strong>1. The Dual-Mode Bay: A Genuine Industry Differentiator</strong><br> Most facilities force you to choose: hit outdoors at a range OR play indoors on a simulator. The Nest eliminates that choice entirely. With garage doors that open to a 375-yard range on one side and impact screens for virtual play on the other, golfers never have to move bays to switch between experiences. Kyle explains how this seemingly simple design decision creates a completely unique customer experience that competitors will be challenged to replicate.</p> <p><strong>2. Segmenting Your Customer Base to Maximize Revenue</strong><br> Kyle reveals his strategic approach to filling The Nest's eight bays by identifying distinct customer segments that don't compete for the same time slots - early morning "grinders" who want to dial in their swing before work, college and high school teams on weekend mornings, league play during weekday evenings, and groups of friends gathering around big games on Friday and Saturday nights. It's the same segmentation philosophy that has kept Quail Ridge's tee sheet full for almost three decades.</p> <p><strong>3. Building a Year-Round Business Without Cannibalizing Your Core Product</strong><br> The Nest wasn't designed to replace the golf course - it was built to complement it. Kyle explains how indoor golf becomes an onboarding tool for beginners who feel intimidated by the traditional course experience, a winter training facility for serious players, and a community gathering space that keeps Quail Ridge top-of-mind even when the course is covered in snow.</p> <hr> <p>Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then check out our extended bonus segment with Meghann on <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/THsEcC4B8Fo" rel="nofollow noopener">The ModGolf YouTube channel</a></strong>. Click on <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/THsEcC4B8Fo" rel="nofollow noopener">this link</a></strong> or the image below to watch.</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/THsEcC4B8Fo" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/kw-K-uwv.jpg" alt=""></a> </p> <hr> <h3>💬 <strong>3 Inspiring Quotes from Kyle Holmes</strong></h3> <blockquote> <p><strong>"I don't pretend to be the smartest person in the room at every moment because if we're talking about something that's not 'how do you make this business grow faster?' or 'how do you fix somebody's slice?' - there's somebody else in the room that has a better answer. And I love to hear from them."</strong></p> <p><strong>"We want people to feel like they're home when they come to Quail Ridge because everybody loves to come home. You can have a great golf course and a bad experience, and you're going to remember the bad experience, not the great golf course."</strong></p> <p><strong>"Once people cross that threshold - where they whiff three or four times, then make contact, then the ball's airborne, then it's going 75 yards - are they ever not going to play golf again? Absolutely! It's such an empowering moment."</strong></p> <hr> </blockquote> <h3>Episode Chapters</h3> <p><strong>00:00</strong> Welcome to ModGolf: Meet Kyle Holmes, the "boots on the ground" entrepreneur<br> <strong>01:35</strong> Kyle's first golf experience: Grandfather, father, and a club in hand at age two<br> <strong>03:38</strong> The history of Quail Ridge: Built and opened during the Tiger Boom in 1998<br> <strong>05:45</strong> From employee to owner: The journey of acquiring Quail Ridge with business partner Tim<br> <strong>08:09</strong> The power of complementary partnerships: Kyle's business brain meets Tim's 30 years of turf expertise<br> <strong>10:33</strong> "I'm a lifelong learner": How Kyle asks questions instead of pretending to know everything<br> <strong>12:30</strong> Introducing The Nest: Eight dual-mode indoor/outdoor simulator bays<br> <strong>13:36</strong> What makes dual-mode bays different: No need to move between indoor and outdoor experiences<br> <strong>15:52</strong> The problem: Michigan golf courses close for four months and the bills don't stop<br> <strong>17:30</strong> From idea to reality: Clearing trees, running internet to the maintenance barn, and betting on indoor golf<br> <strong>19:20</strong> The customer mix: Grinders, leagues, date nights, college teams, and NFL Sundays<br> <strong>22:52</strong> Quail Ridge's business model: Public course with just 35-40 members and 45,000 rounds in 2025<br> <strong>26:13</strong> Location advantage: 1.5 million people in Metro Grand Rapids with only four high-tier public courses<br> <strong>28:25</strong> Marketing The Nest: Why "simulator golf" isn't enough and explaining dual-mode to the masses<br> <strong>30:02</strong> The women's clinic phenomenon: Sell-outs in hours and the power of a judgment-free environment<br> <strong>34:32</strong> Breaking down barriers: Pace of play, etiquette, and making golf less intimidating<br> <strong>37:14</strong> The "welcome home" philosophy: Why experience matters as much as course conditions<br> <strong>37:58</strong> Scaling the vision: Kyle's plans to acquire more courses and apply the formula<br> <strong>39:45</strong> What's next: The design and construction journey of The Nest on The ModGolf YouTube channel</p> <hr> <p>We want to thank <strong>Big Swing Media</strong> for presenting this episode and supporting Season 20 of The ModGolf Podcast!<br> <a href="https://www.BigSwingMedia.news" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/6EOfEqoG.jpg" alt=""></a><br> Anyone can tell you what happened in golf. <strong>The Big Swing Golf Business Intelligence Brief</strong> tells you why it matters, and what’s coming next. Twice a week, Big Swing delivers original reporting and expert analysis of the money, trends, technology and personalities reshaping the game. It’s essential reading for anyone who works in, invests in or cares about the future of golf. ModGolf listeners receive a special first-year rate with code <strong>MODGOLF26</strong>. Visit <a href="https://www.BigSwingMedia.news" rel="nofollow noopener">BigSwingMedia.news</a> to subscribe.</p> <hr> <p><strong>About The ModGolf Podcast:</strong> Host Colin Weston speaks with entrepreneurs, innovators, disruptors, and influencers shaping the future of the game and business of golf. Now in Season 20 with nearly 300 episodes produced since 2017.</p> <h3><strong>Join the ModGolf Community</strong></h3> <p><strong>Subscribe</strong> to The ModGolf Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen in.<br> <strong>Become a ModGolf Patron to help support golf entrepreneurship!</strong><br> Join our ModGolf Patreon community at <a href="https://patreon.com/ModGolf" rel="nofollow noopener">patreon.com/ModGolf</a> for exclusive content and entry in our ModGolf Giveaway contests.</p> <hr> <h3><strong>🔗 Connect with Quail Ridge GC and The Nest:</strong></h3> <p><a href="https://quailridgegc.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">quailridgegc.com</a><br> <strong>Location:</strong> Ada, Michigan (12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids)<br> <a href="https://quailridgegc.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/KQg3DfAJ.jpg" alt=""></a></p><p>Special Guest: Kyle Holmes, GM &amp; Managing Partner of Quail Ridge GC.</p> golf podcast, golf business, golf course ownership, indoor golf, golf simulator, TrackMan, Quail Ridge Golf Course, The Nest, dual-mode bays, golf entrepreneurship, golf course management, PGA professional, golf innovation, winter golf, golf revenue streams, golf course acquisition, Grand Rapids golf, Michigan golf, ModGolf, Colin Weston, Kyle Holmes, golf technology, golf entertainment, simulator golf, indoor golf facility, golf industry trends, golf course operations, golf league play, golf instruction, club fitting What if the future of golf wasn't on a golf course at all?

In Michigan, golf courses close mid-November and don't reopen until the end ofMarch. That's over four months of bills with zero revenue - the brutal reality for every northern golf course operator. But instead of accepting this cycle, Kyle Holmes and his business partner Tim asked a different question: What if we could keep people playing, and paying, all winter long?

The answer became The Nest - an eight-bay indoor/outdoor golf facility that Kyle believes is the first of its kind in Michigan, possibly the entire country. What makes it unique? "Dual-mode" bays that let you hit down the range on TrackMan 4 technology with the garage door open in July, or into an impact screen in January without ever moving from your spot.

In this episode, Colin sits down with Kyle Holmes, General Manager and Managing Partner of Quail Ridge Golf Course in Ada, Michigan. Kyle shares his journey from employee to owner, the power of a complementary business partnership, and how he's betting big on the explosive growth of indoor golf - where more rounds were played than outdoors for the first time in 2025.

Whether you're a golf course operator looking for new revenue streams, an entrepreneur curious about turning a vision into reality, or simply someone who loves hearing about innovation in unexpected places, this episode will inspire you to think differently about what's possible.

3 Key Takeaways you'll discover:

1. The Dual-Mode Bay: A Genuine Industry Differentiator
Most facilities force you to choose: hit outdoors at a range OR play indoors on a simulator. The Nest eliminates that choice entirely. With garage doors that open to a 375-yard range on one side and impact screens for virtual play on the other, golfers never have to move bays to switch between experiences. Kyle explains how this seemingly simple design decision creates a completely unique customer experience that competitors will be challenged to replicate.

2. Segmenting Your Customer Base to Maximize Revenue
Kyle reveals his strategic approach to filling The Nest's eight bays by identifying distinct customer segments that don't compete for the same time slots - early morning "grinders" who want to dial in their swing before work, college and high school teams on weekend mornings, league play during weekday evenings, and groups of friends gathering around big games on Friday and Saturday nights. It's the same segmentation philosophy that has kept Quail Ridge's tee sheet full for almost three decades.

3. Building a Year-Round Business Without Cannibalizing Your Core Product
The Nest wasn't designed to replace the golf course - it was built to complement it. Kyle explains how indoor golf becomes an onboarding tool for beginners who feel intimidated by the traditional course experience, a winter training facility for serious players, and a community gathering space that keeps Quail Ridge top-of-mind even when the course is covered in snow.

Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then check out our extended bonus segment with Meghann on The ModGolf YouTube channel. Click on this link or the image below to watch.

💬 3 Inspiring Quotes from Kyle Holmes

"I don't pretend to be the smartest person in the room at every moment because if we're talking about something that's not 'how do you make this business grow faster?' or 'how do you fix somebody's slice?' - there's somebody else in the room that has a better answer. And I love to hear from them."

"We want people to feel like they're home when they come to Quail Ridge because everybody loves to come home. You can have a great golf course and a bad experience, and you're going to remember the bad experience, not the great golf course."

"Once people cross that threshold - where they whiff three or four times, then make contact, then the ball's airborne, then it's going 75 yards - are they ever not going to play golf again? Absolutely! It's such an empowering moment."

Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome to ModGolf: Meet Kyle Holmes, the "boots on the ground" entrepreneur
01:35 Kyle's first golf experience: Grandfather, father, and a club in hand at age two
03:38 The history of Quail Ridge: Built and opened during the Tiger Boom in 1998
05:45 From employee to owner: The journey of acquiring Quail Ridge with business partner Tim
08:09 The power of complementary partnerships: Kyle's business brain meets Tim's 30 years of turf expertise
10:33 "I'm a lifelong learner": How Kyle asks questions instead of pretending to know everything
12:30 Introducing The Nest: Eight dual-mode indoor/outdoor simulator bays
13:36 What makes dual-mode bays different: No need to move between indoor and outdoor experiences
15:52 The problem: Michigan golf courses close for four months and the bills don't stop
17:30 From idea to reality: Clearing trees, running internet to the maintenance barn, and betting on indoor golf
19:20 The customer mix: Grinders, leagues, date nights, college teams, and NFL Sundays
22:52 Quail Ridge's business model: Public course with just 35-40 members and 45,000 rounds in 2025
26:13 Location advantage: 1.5 million people in Metro Grand Rapids with only four high-tier public courses
28:25 Marketing The Nest: Why "simulator golf" isn't enough and explaining dual-mode to the masses
30:02 The women's clinic phenomenon: Sell-outs in hours and the power of a judgment-free environment
34:32 Breaking down barriers: Pace of play, etiquette, and making golf less intimidating
37:14 The "welcome home" philosophy: Why experience matters as much as course conditions
37:58 Scaling the vision: Kyle's plans to acquire more courses and apply the formula
39:45 What's next: The design and construction journey of The Nest on The ModGolf YouTube channel

We want to thank Big Swing Media for presenting this episode and supporting Season 20 of The ModGolf Podcast!

Anyone can tell you what happened in golf. The Big Swing Golf Business Intelligence Brief tells you why it matters, and what’s coming next. Twice a week, Big Swing delivers original reporting and expert analysis of the money, trends, technology and personalities reshaping the game. It’s essential reading for anyone who works in, invests in or cares about the future of golf. ModGolf listeners receive a special first-year rate with code MODGOLF26. Visit BigSwingMedia.news to subscribe.

About The ModGolf Podcast: Host Colin Weston speaks with entrepreneurs, innovators, disruptors, and influencers shaping the future of the game and business of golf. Now in Season 20 with nearly 300 episodes produced since 2017.

Join the ModGolf Community

Subscribe to The ModGolf Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen in.
Become a ModGolf Patron to help support golf entrepreneurship!
Join our ModGolf Patreon community at patreon.com/ModGolf for exclusive content and entry in our ModGolf Giveaway contests.

🔗 Connect with Quail Ridge GC and The Nest:

quailridgegc.com
Location: Ada, Michigan (12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids)

Special Guest: Kyle Holmes, GM & Managing Partner of Quail Ridge GC.

Support The ModGolf Podcast

]]> What if the future of golf wasn't on a golf course at all?

In Michigan, golf courses close mid-November and don't reopen until the end ofMarch. That's over four months of bills with zero revenue - the brutal reality for every northern golf course operator. But instead of accepting this cycle, Kyle Holmes and his business partner Tim asked a different question: What if we could keep people playing, and paying, all winter long?

The answer became The Nest - an eight-bay indoor/outdoor golf facility that Kyle believes is the first of its kind in Michigan, possibly the entire country. What makes it unique? "Dual-mode" bays that let you hit down the range on TrackMan 4 technology with the garage door open in July, or into an impact screen in January without ever moving from your spot.

In this episode, Colin sits down with Kyle Holmes, General Manager and Managing Partner of Quail Ridge Golf Course in Ada, Michigan. Kyle shares his journey from employee to owner, the power of a complementary business partnership, and how he's betting big on the explosive growth of indoor golf - where more rounds were played than outdoors for the first time in 2025.

Whether you're a golf course operator looking for new revenue streams, an entrepreneur curious about turning a vision into reality, or simply someone who loves hearing about innovation in unexpected places, this episode will inspire you to think differently about what's possible.

3 Key Takeaways you'll discover:

1. The Dual-Mode Bay: A Genuine Industry Differentiator
Most facilities force you to choose: hit outdoors at a range OR play indoors on a simulator. The Nest eliminates that choice entirely. With garage doors that open to a 375-yard range on one side and impact screens for virtual play on the other, golfers never have to move bays to switch between experiences. Kyle explains how this seemingly simple design decision creates a completely unique customer experience that competitors will be challenged to replicate.

2. Segmenting Your Customer Base to Maximize Revenue
Kyle reveals his strategic approach to filling The Nest's eight bays by identifying distinct customer segments that don't compete for the same time slots - early morning "grinders" who want to dial in their swing before work, college and high school teams on weekend mornings, league play during weekday evenings, and groups of friends gathering around big games on Friday and Saturday nights. It's the same segmentation philosophy that has kept Quail Ridge's tee sheet full for almost three decades.

3. Building a Year-Round Business Without Cannibalizing Your Core Product
The Nest wasn't designed to replace the golf course - it was built to complement it. Kyle explains how indoor golf becomes an onboarding tool for beginners who feel intimidated by the traditional course experience, a winter training facility for serious players, and a community gathering space that keeps Quail Ridge top-of-mind even when the course is covered in snow.

Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then check out our extended bonus segment with Meghann on The ModGolf YouTube channel. Click on this link or the image below to watch.

💬 3 Inspiring Quotes from Kyle Holmes

"I don't pretend to be the smartest person in the room at every moment because if we're talking about something that's not 'how do you make this business grow faster?' or 'how do you fix somebody's slice?' - there's somebody else in the room that has a better answer. And I love to hear from them."

"We want people to feel like they're home when they come to Quail Ridge because everybody loves to come home. You can have a great golf course and a bad experience, and you're going to remember the bad experience, not the great golf course."

"Once people cross that threshold - where they whiff three or four times, then make contact, then the ball's airborne, then it's going 75 yards - are they ever not going to play golf again? Absolutely! It's such an empowering moment."

Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome to ModGolf: Meet Kyle Holmes, the "boots on the ground" entrepreneur
01:35 Kyle's first golf experience: Grandfather, father, and a club in hand at age two
03:38 The history of Quail Ridge: Built and opened during the Tiger Boom in 1998
05:45 From employee to owner: The journey of acquiring Quail Ridge with business partner Tim
08:09 The power of complementary partnerships: Kyle's business brain meets Tim's 30 years of turf expertise
10:33 "I'm a lifelong learner": How Kyle asks questions instead of pretending to know everything
12:30 Introducing The Nest: Eight dual-mode indoor/outdoor simulator bays
13:36 What makes dual-mode bays different: No need to move between indoor and outdoor experiences
15:52 The problem: Michigan golf courses close for four months and the bills don't stop
17:30 From idea to reality: Clearing trees, running internet to the maintenance barn, and betting on indoor golf
19:20 The customer mix: Grinders, leagues, date nights, college teams, and NFL Sundays
22:52 Quail Ridge's business model: Public course with just 35-40 members and 45,000 rounds in 2025
26:13 Location advantage: 1.5 million people in Metro Grand Rapids with only four high-tier public courses
28:25 Marketing The Nest: Why "simulator golf" isn't enough and explaining dual-mode to the masses
30:02 The women's clinic phenomenon: Sell-outs in hours and the power of a judgment-free environment
34:32 Breaking down barriers: Pace of play, etiquette, and making golf less intimidating
37:14 The "welcome home" philosophy: Why experience matters as much as course conditions
37:58 Scaling the vision: Kyle's plans to acquire more courses and apply the formula
39:45 What's next: The design and construction journey of The Nest on The ModGolf YouTube channel

We want to thank Big Swing Media for presenting this episode and supporting Season 20 of The ModGolf Podcast!

Anyone can tell you what happened in golf. The Big Swing Golf Business Intelligence Brief tells you why it matters, and what’s coming next. Twice a week, Big Swing delivers original reporting and expert analysis of the money, trends, technology and personalities reshaping the game. It’s essential reading for anyone who works in, invests in or cares about the future of golf. ModGolf listeners receive a special first-year rate with code MODGOLF26. Visit BigSwingMedia.news to subscribe.

About The ModGolf Podcast: Host Colin Weston speaks with entrepreneurs, innovators, disruptors, and influencers shaping the future of the game and business of golf. Now in Season 20 with nearly 300 episodes produced since 2017.

Join the ModGolf Community

Subscribe to The ModGolf Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen in.
Become a ModGolf Patron to help support golf entrepreneurship!
Join our ModGolf Patreon community at patreon.com/ModGolf for exclusive content and entry in our ModGolf Giveaway contests.

🔗 Connect with Quail Ridge GC and The Nest:

quailridgegc.com
Location: Ada, Michigan (12 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids)

Special Guest: Kyle Holmes, GM & Managing Partner of Quail Ridge GC.

Support The ModGolf Podcast

]]> The 4 1/4" Question: Why is a Golf Hole That Size? https://modgolf.fireside.fm/the-4-1-4-question a73688e5-0c0a-45eb-b955-38d532646884 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:15:00 -0700 ModSport Media Inc. bonus ModSport Media Inc. What if the most sacred standard in golf - the size of the hole - wasn't the result of careful design, but instead was formed by a found object in a Scottish golf maintenance shed? In this bonus episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston uncovers the accidental 1824 origin story behind golf's most overlooked rule, explores why the R&A and USGA have fiercely defended it for over 135 years, and examines how today's golf business innovators are challenging tradition with bigger cups, simulator golf, and "fun-first" formats that could reshape the game's future. 10:36 no <p><strong>Have you ever stood over a three-foot putt, heart pounding, and wondered why that tiny target is exactly 4.25 inches wide?</strong><br> It's a number every golfer knows but almost nobody questions. In this bonus episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston takes you on a fascinating journey through Scottish golf innovation, 67 years of golfing chaos, and a decision in 1891 that shaped the game forever. Discover how a random piece of drainpipe from a maintenance shed became golf's most enduring standard - and why, in an era of innovation and "fun-first" golf, that 135-year-old measurement might finally be facing its biggest challenge yet.</p> <hr> <h3>What You'll Discover in This Episode</h3> <p><strong>The Drainpipe Origin Story</strong> - Meet Robert Gray, the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club employee who solved golf's "wild west" of inconsistent hole sizes by grabbing a piece of standard plumbing from a maintenance shed in 1824. The 4.25" diameter wasn't chosen for any strategic reason - it was literally whatever the local hardware store carried.</p> <p><strong>Why It Took 67 Years to Become Official</strong> - Despite Gray's brilliant invention, courses across Scotland continued doing their own thing for nearly seven decades. Learn why the R&amp;A finally stepped in to standardize the game's most crucial piece of real estate - and why they simply shrugged and said "that'll do."</p> <p><strong>The Future of the Hole</strong> - From 15-inch "fun" holes and dual-flagstick courses to virtual simulators where cup size changes with a click, discover how the concept of "holing out" is evolving. Will the traditional 4.25" survive as golf pushes to be faster, more accessible, and more entertaining?</p> <hr> <h3>Episode Chapters</h3> <p><strong>0:00 - 1:30 | INTRO</strong> The sound that defines golf and the question nobody asks<br> <strong>1:30 - 4:00 | THE MYSTERY OF THE STANDARD</strong> From chaotic Scottish links to Robert Gray's drainpipe solution<br> <strong>4:00 - 6:30 | THE R&amp;A MAKES IT OFFICIAL</strong> Why 1891 changed everything and why precision matters<br> <strong>6:30 - 7:30 | DEFENDING THE STANDARD</strong> The sacred reverence for 4.25" and why change has been rejected<br> <strong>7:30 - 9:00 | THE FUTURE OF THE HOLE</strong> Innovation meets tradition: where the game is heading<br> <strong>9:00 - 10:07 | OUTRO</strong> Reflections on accidental standards</p> <hr> <h3>Links &amp; Resources Mentioned</h3> <p><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/Y_ikD1OY.jpeg" alt=""></p> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <p><strong>Robert Gray's original 1829 hole-cutter design</strong></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> <p><a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/167-bucket-golf" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/QV5dd0qd.jpg" alt=""></a></p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Click the image above to listen to the Bucket Golf episode of The ModGolf Podcast</strong> </p> </blockquote> <hr> <h3><strong>🎧 Subscribe &amp; Review:</strong></h3> <p><em>If you enjoyed this deep dive, please consider following, rating, and reviewing <strong>The ModGolf Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-modgolf-podcast/id1230363725" rel="nofollow noopener">Apple Podcasts</a></strong> as it helps us reach new listeners and attract more incredible guests!</em></p> <p>Connect with Colin @modgolfpodcast to DM him on Instagram</p> <p>Join our Patreon community at <strong><a href="http://www.patreon.com/modgolf" rel="nofollow noopener">www.patreon.com/modgolf</a></strong> for exclusive live shows, bonus content, and member-only giveaways.<strong><a href="https://patreon.com/modgolf" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here</a></strong> to support The ModGolf Podcast.</p> <hr> <p>We want to thank <strong>Golf Genius Software</strong> for presenting this episode of The ModGolf Podcast!<br> Are you a golf course owner, manager or operator looking to increase both your profit margins and on-course experience?<br> <a href="https://www.golfgenius.com" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/K9NPjjAv.jpg" alt=""></a><br> <strong>Golf Genius</strong> powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at <a href="https://www.golfgenius.com" rel="nofollow noopener">golfgenius.com</a>.</p> modgolf podcast, golf history, golf facts, golf hole size, inrange, Trackman, Neighborhood National, golf simulator, virtual golf, launch monitor, golf entertainment, golf entrepreneur, golf industry, golf business, modgolf, entrepreneurship Have you ever stood over a three-foot putt, heart pounding, and wondered why that tiny target is exactly 4.25 inches wide?
It's a number every golfer knows but almost nobody questions. In this bonus episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston takes you on a fascinating journey through Scottish golf innovation, 67 years of golfing chaos, and a decision in 1891 that shaped the game forever. Discover how a random piece of drainpipe from a maintenance shed became golf's most enduring standard - and why, in an era of innovation and "fun-first" golf, that 135-year-old measurement might finally be facing its biggest challenge yet.

What You'll Discover in This Episode

The Drainpipe Origin Story - Meet Robert Gray, the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club employee who solved golf's "wild west" of inconsistent hole sizes by grabbing a piece of standard plumbing from a maintenance shed in 1824. The 4.25" diameter wasn't chosen for any strategic reason - it was literally whatever the local hardware store carried.

Why It Took 67 Years to Become Official - Despite Gray's brilliant invention, courses across Scotland continued doing their own thing for nearly seven decades. Learn why the R&A finally stepped in to standardize the game's most crucial piece of real estate - and why they simply shrugged and said "that'll do."

The Future of the Hole - From 15-inch "fun" holes and dual-flagstick courses to virtual simulators where cup size changes with a click, discover how the concept of "holing out" is evolving. Will the traditional 4.25" survive as golf pushes to be faster, more accessible, and more entertaining?

Episode Chapters

0:00 - 1:30 | INTRO The sound that defines golf and the question nobody asks
1:30 - 4:00 | THE MYSTERY OF THE STANDARD From chaotic Scottish links to Robert Gray's drainpipe solution
4:00 - 6:30 | THE R&A MAKES IT OFFICIAL Why 1891 changed everything and why precision matters
6:30 - 7:30 | DEFENDING THE STANDARD The sacred reverence for 4.25" and why change has been rejected
7:30 - 9:00 | THE FUTURE OF THE HOLE Innovation meets tradition: where the game is heading
9:00 - 10:07 | OUTRO Reflections on accidental standards

Links & Resources Mentioned

Robert Gray's original 1829 hole-cutter design

Click the image above to listen to the Bucket Golf episode of The ModGolf Podcast

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We want to thank Golf Genius Software for presenting this episode of The ModGolf Podcast!
Are you a golf course owner, manager or operator looking to increase both your profit margins and on-course experience?

Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com.

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]]> Have you ever stood over a three-foot putt, heart pounding, and wondered why that tiny target is exactly 4.25 inches wide?
It's a number every golfer knows but almost nobody questions. In this bonus episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston takes you on a fascinating journey through Scottish golf innovation, 67 years of golfing chaos, and a decision in 1891 that shaped the game forever. Discover how a random piece of drainpipe from a maintenance shed became golf's most enduring standard - and why, in an era of innovation and "fun-first" golf, that 135-year-old measurement might finally be facing its biggest challenge yet.

What You'll Discover in This Episode

The Drainpipe Origin Story - Meet Robert Gray, the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club employee who solved golf's "wild west" of inconsistent hole sizes by grabbing a piece of standard plumbing from a maintenance shed in 1824. The 4.25" diameter wasn't chosen for any strategic reason - it was literally whatever the local hardware store carried.

Why It Took 67 Years to Become Official - Despite Gray's brilliant invention, courses across Scotland continued doing their own thing for nearly seven decades. Learn why the R&A finally stepped in to standardize the game's most crucial piece of real estate - and why they simply shrugged and said "that'll do."

The Future of the Hole - From 15-inch "fun" holes and dual-flagstick courses to virtual simulators where cup size changes with a click, discover how the concept of "holing out" is evolving. Will the traditional 4.25" survive as golf pushes to be faster, more accessible, and more entertaining?

Episode Chapters

0:00 - 1:30 | INTRO The sound that defines golf and the question nobody asks
1:30 - 4:00 | THE MYSTERY OF THE STANDARD From chaotic Scottish links to Robert Gray's drainpipe solution
4:00 - 6:30 | THE R&A MAKES IT OFFICIAL Why 1891 changed everything and why precision matters
6:30 - 7:30 | DEFENDING THE STANDARD The sacred reverence for 4.25" and why change has been rejected
7:30 - 9:00 | THE FUTURE OF THE HOLE Innovation meets tradition: where the game is heading
9:00 - 10:07 | OUTRO Reflections on accidental standards

Links & Resources Mentioned

Robert Gray's original 1829 hole-cutter design

Click the image above to listen to the Bucket Golf episode of The ModGolf Podcast

🎧 Subscribe & Review:

If you enjoyed this deep dive, please consider following, rating, and reviewing The ModGolf Podcast on Apple Podcasts as it helps us reach new listeners and attract more incredible guests!

Connect with Colin @modgolfpodcast to DM him on Instagram

Join our Patreon community at www.patreon.com/modgolf for exclusive live shows, bonus content, and member-only giveaways.Click here to support The ModGolf Podcast.

We want to thank Golf Genius Software for presenting this episode of The ModGolf Podcast!
Are you a golf course owner, manager or operator looking to increase both your profit margins and on-course experience?

Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com.

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]]> Season 7 Wrap-up / Season 8 Preview https://modgolf.fireside.fm/season-7-review-season-8-preview 0cad2c5a-c436-4405-abff-6f46dab6e2ac Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:00:00 -0700 ModSport Media Inc. bonus 7 ModSport Media Inc. Host Colin Weston recaps the best from each of our ten Season 7 guests, along with a preview of Season 8 which will premiere early September 2020. 16:49 no <p>That's a wrap for Season 7 of The ModGolf Podcast! Our passionate team of content creators are current working on your next twelve episodes for Season 8, which launches early September 2020. We heard some amazing stories from a diverse group of guests who discussed how technology, entertainment experiences, music, celebrity, hospitality and community building intersect to shape the future of golf.</p> <p><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/dow9UzHN.jpg" alt=""></p> <p>If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our ten Season 7 episodes, this bonus show gives you a recap of the great conversations I had with some of the golf industry's top influencers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Hopefullly this will inspire you to listen to a couple of the episodes listed below.</p> <p><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/PN7kM1qB.jpg" alt=""><br> We're proud to have Golf Genius Software as one of our show sponsor partners and look forward to telling you more about the elegant solutions they create to simplify running golf tournaments. Go to <a href="https://www.golfgenius.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.golfgenius.com/</a> to learn more!</p> <p><strong>Our Season 7 guests were:</strong></p> <p>Episode 1<br> <strong>John Kawaja</strong> - President, Honma Golf NA<br> <a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/072-john-kawaja" rel="nofollow noopener">Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned In The Golf Industry</a></p> <p>Episode 2<br> <strong>Shella Sylla</strong> - Founder/CEO, SisterGolf<br> <a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/73-shella-sylla" rel="nofollow noopener">Empowering Women Through Golf</a></p> <p>Episode 3<br> <strong>Matt Considine</strong> - Founder/CEO at NewClub Golf<br> <a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/074-matt-considine" rel="nofollow noopener">Creating a Scalable Business Model Inspired by Traditional Golf Societies</a></p> <p>Episode 4<br> <strong>Thinh Tran</strong> - Founder/CEO at Transrover<br> <a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/075-thinh-tran" rel="nofollow noopener">Embracing Resilience, Curiosity and Joy to Fuel The Entrepreneurial Journey</a></p> <p>Episode 5<br> <strong>Shayain Gustavsp</strong> - LPGA Coach / SJG International<br> <a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/076-shayain-gustavsp" rel="nofollow noopener">Teaching Golf To Welcome, Elevate and Empower Diverse Communities</a></p> <p>Episode 6<br> <strong>Nick Bednar</strong> - VP of Operations, Billy Casper Golf<br> <a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/077-nick-bednar" rel="nofollow noopener">Creating a Launch Point to Grow Golf Participation</a></p> <p>Episode 7<br> <strong>Amir Raveh</strong> - Founder and President, HYPE Sports Innovation<br> <a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/078-amir-raveh" rel="nofollow noopener">Building Global Sport Startup Accelerators That Help Innovate Golf</a></p> <p>Episode 8<br> <strong>Peter Johnson</strong> - CEO and Co-Founder, Phat Scooters<br> <a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/079-peter-johnson" rel="nofollow noopener">Delivering Great Products That Customers Love</a></p> <p>Episode 9<br> <strong>Ian Peterson</strong> - CEO ad Founder, Dialed In Golf Solutions<br> <a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/080-ian-peterson" rel="nofollow noopener">Creating Memorable Golf Experiences For Everyone</a></p> <p>Episode 10<br> <strong>Sal Syed</strong> - CEO and Co-Founder, Arccos Golf<br> <a href="https://modgolf.fireside.fm/081-sal-syed-arccos-golf" rel="nofollow noopener">Combining Big Data and Elegant Design to Create Memorable Golf Moments</a></p> <hr> <p><strong>Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Click to join &gt;&gt; <a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" rel="nofollow noopener">https://patreon.com/Modgolf</a></p> <p>I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin</p><p>Special Guests: Amir Raveh - Founder and President, HYPE Sports Innovation, Ian Peterson - Founder &amp; CEO of Dialed in Golf Solutions, John Kawaja - President of Honma Golf NA, Matt Considine - Founder &amp; CEO at NewClub Golf, Nick Bednar - VP of Operations at Billy Casper Golf, Peter Johnson - Co-Founder &amp; CEO of Phat Scooters, Sal Syed: Co-Founder and CEO, Arccos Golf, Shayain Gustavsp - Entrepreneur / LPGA Certified Coach, Shella Sylla - Founder/CEO of SisterGolf, and Thinh Tran - Co-Creator of GimmePro and Founder of Transrover.</p> modgolf, Arccos Golf, Honma Golf, Dialed In Golf Solutions, Sal Syed, Trackman, Sport tech, HYPE Sports Innovation, Transrover, Sister Golf, Billy Casper Golf, Phat Scooters, Honma Golf, USGA, We Are Golf, PGA Show, Future of Golf, #GrowGolf, ModGolfPodcast, PGA, Golf Women, Golf Channel, entrepreneurship, Innovation, golf That's a wrap for Season 7 of The ModGolf Podcast! Our passionate team of content creators are current working on your next twelve episodes for Season 8, which launches early September 2020. We heard some amazing stories from a diverse group of guests who discussed how technology, entertainment experiences, music, celebrity, hospitality and community building intersect to shape the future of golf.

If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our ten Season 7 episodes, this bonus show gives you a recap of the great conversations I had with some of the golf industry's top influencers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Hopefullly this will inspire you to listen to a couple of the episodes listed below.


We're proud to have Golf Genius Software as one of our show sponsor partners and look forward to telling you more about the elegant solutions they create to simplify running golf tournaments. Go to https://www.golfgenius.com/ to learn more!

Our Season 7 guests were:

Episode 1
John Kawaja - President, Honma Golf NA
Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned In The Golf Industry

Episode 2
Shella Sylla - Founder/CEO, SisterGolf
Empowering Women Through Golf

Episode 3
Matt Considine - Founder/CEO at NewClub Golf
Creating a Scalable Business Model Inspired by Traditional Golf Societies

Episode 4
Thinh Tran - Founder/CEO at Transrover
Embracing Resilience, Curiosity and Joy to Fuel The Entrepreneurial Journey

Episode 5
Shayain Gustavsp - LPGA Coach / SJG International
Teaching Golf To Welcome, Elevate and Empower Diverse Communities

Episode 6
Nick Bednar - VP of Operations, Billy Casper Golf
Creating a Launch Point to Grow Golf Participation

Episode 7
Amir Raveh - Founder and President, HYPE Sports Innovation
Building Global Sport Startup Accelerators That Help Innovate Golf

Episode 8
Peter Johnson - CEO and Co-Founder, Phat Scooters
Delivering Great Products That Customers Love

Episode 9
Ian Peterson - CEO ad Founder, Dialed In Golf Solutions
Creating Memorable Golf Experiences For Everyone

Episode 10
Sal Syed - CEO and Co-Founder, Arccos Golf
Combining Big Data and Elegant Design to Create Memorable Golf Moments

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 Guests: Amir Raveh - Founder and President, HYPE Sports Innovation, Ian Peterson - Founder & CEO of Dialed in Golf Solutions, John Kawaja - President of Honma Golf NA, Matt Considine - Founder & CEO at NewClub Golf, Nick Bednar - VP of Operations at Billy Casper Golf, Peter Johnson - Co-Founder & CEO of Phat Scooters, Sal Syed: Co-Founder and CEO, Arccos Golf, Shayain Gustavsp - Entrepreneur / LPGA Certified Coach, Shella Sylla - Founder/CEO of SisterGolf, and Thinh Tran - Co-Creator of GimmePro and Founder of Transrover.

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]]> That's a wrap for Season 7 of The ModGolf Podcast! Our passionate team of content creators are current working on your next twelve episodes for Season 8, which launches early September 2020. We heard some amazing stories from a diverse group of guests who discussed how technology, entertainment experiences, music, celebrity, hospitality and community building intersect to shape the future of golf.

If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our ten Season 7 episodes, this bonus show gives you a recap of the great conversations I had with some of the golf industry's top influencers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Hopefullly this will inspire you to listen to a couple of the episodes listed below.


We're proud to have Golf Genius Software as one of our show sponsor partners and look forward to telling you more about the elegant solutions they create to simplify running golf tournaments. Go to https://www.golfgenius.com/ to learn more!

Our Season 7 guests were:

Episode 1
John Kawaja - President, Honma Golf NA
Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned In The Golf Industry

Episode 2
Shella Sylla - Founder/CEO, SisterGolf
Empowering Women Through Golf

Episode 3
Matt Considine - Founder/CEO at NewClub Golf
Creating a Scalable Business Model Inspired by Traditional Golf Societies

Episode 4
Thinh Tran - Founder/CEO at Transrover
Embracing Resilience, Curiosity and Joy to Fuel The Entrepreneurial Journey

Episode 5
Shayain Gustavsp - LPGA Coach / SJG International
Teaching Golf To Welcome, Elevate and Empower Diverse Communities

Episode 6
Nick Bednar - VP of Operations, Billy Casper Golf
Creating a Launch Point to Grow Golf Participation

Episode 7
Amir Raveh - Founder and President, HYPE Sports Innovation
Building Global Sport Startup Accelerators That Help Innovate Golf

Episode 8
Peter Johnson - CEO and Co-Founder, Phat Scooters
Delivering Great Products That Customers Love

Episode 9
Ian Peterson - CEO ad Founder, Dialed In Golf Solutions
Creating Memorable Golf Experiences For Everyone

Episode 10
Sal Syed - CEO and Co-Founder, Arccos Golf
Combining Big Data and Elegant Design to Create Memorable Golf Moments

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 Guests: Amir Raveh - Founder and President, HYPE Sports Innovation, Ian Peterson - Founder & CEO of Dialed in Golf Solutions, John Kawaja - President of Honma Golf NA, Matt Considine - Founder & CEO at NewClub Golf, Nick Bednar - VP of Operations at Billy Casper Golf, Peter Johnson - Co-Founder & CEO of Phat Scooters, Sal Syed: Co-Founder and CEO, Arccos Golf, Shayain Gustavsp - Entrepreneur / LPGA Certified Coach, Shella Sylla - Founder/CEO of SisterGolf, and Thinh Tran - Co-Creator of GimmePro and Founder of Transrover.

Support The ModGolf Podcast

]]> Creating Memorable Golf Experiences For Everyone - Ian Peterson, Dialed In Golf Solutions https://modgolf.fireside.fm/080-ian-peterson b208f61d-89b3-44cc-aef7-a14a2910faef Fri, 22 May 2020 10:30:00 -0700 ModSport Media Inc. full 7 ModSport Media Inc. "We eventually learned how to simplify our product and experience offering while providing even a higher level of service and customer value." Ian Peterson - Founder and CEO of Dialed In Golf Solutions joins us to share his thoughts on innovating the golf industry. 30:18 no <p>"We eventually learned how to simplify our product and experience offering while providing even a higher level of service and customer value." Ian Peterson - Founder and CEO of Dialed In Golf Solutions joins us to share his thoughts on innovating the golf industry.</p> <p><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/d_0Ldx__.jpg" alt=""></p> <pre><code> ______________________________________________ </code></pre> <p>After testing the deWiz biofeedback swing analysis product we were so impressed with the results that we invited them to offer you an exclusive <strong>10% OFF</strong> your purchase using promo code <strong>MODGOLF</strong>! <strong><a href="https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&amp;utm_source=web-referral&amp;utm_medium=refersion&amp;utm_campaign=modgolf" rel="nofollow noopener">CLICK TO SAVE</a></strong> on <strong>deWiz</strong> to see (and feel) lasting results in your swing tempo, length and path improvement.<br> <a href="https://dewizgolf.com/?rfsn=6900763.e814f2&amp;utm_source=web-referral&amp;utm_medium=refersion&amp;utm_campaign=modgolf" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/XeUUgU6Y.jpg" alt=""></a></p><p>Special Guest: Ian Peterson - Founder &amp; CEO of Dialed in Golf Solutions.</p> modgolf, Dialed In Golf Solutions, Ian Peterson, Trackman, Sport tech, USGA, We Are Golf, PGA Show, Future of Golf, #GrowGolf, ModGolfPodcast, PGA, Golf Women, Golf Channel, entrepreneurship, Innovation, golf "We eventually learned how to simplify our product and experience offering while providing even a higher level of service and customer value." Ian Peterson - Founder and CEO of Dialed In Golf Solutions joins us to share his thoughts on innovating the golf industry.

                                        ______________________________________________

After testing the deWiz biofeedback swing analysis product we were so impressed with the results that we invited them to offer you an exclusive 10% OFF your purchase using promo code MODGOLF! CLICK TO SAVE on deWiz to see (and feel) lasting results in your swing tempo, length and path improvement.

Special Guest: Ian Peterson - Founder & CEO of Dialed in Golf Solutions.

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]]> "We eventually learned how to simplify our product and experience offering while providing even a higher level of service and customer value." Ian Peterson - Founder and CEO of Dialed In Golf Solutions joins us to share his thoughts on innovating the golf industry.

                                        ______________________________________________

After testing the deWiz biofeedback swing analysis product we were so impressed with the results that we invited them to offer you an exclusive 10% OFF your purchase using promo code MODGOLF! CLICK TO SAVE on deWiz to see (and feel) lasting results in your swing tempo, length and path improvement.

Special Guest: Ian Peterson - Founder & CEO of Dialed in Golf Solutions.

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]]> Creating Innovative Products That Find Their Customers First - Klaus Eldrup-Jørgensen / TrackMan https://modgolf.fireside.fm/011-klaus-eldrup-jorgensen 19ac585e-fee2-4c90-987c-3e052b734068 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:15:00 -0700 ModSport Media Inc. full 1 ModSport Media Inc. TrackMan began in 2003 with a vision of making practice sessions more efficient and fun by introducing radical innovation to the golf industry. On this episode of the ModGolf Podcast, Trackman co-founder and CEO Klaus Eldrup-Jørgensen tells his entrepreneurial journey which started as a trained medical doctor and ex-Danish National Golf Team member who believed Doppler radar could accurately track a golf ball. Fourteen years later, TrackMan is the industry leader with five golf-based ball tracking products, along with developing the StatCast visual tracking for Major League Baseball. 33:17 no <p>TrackMan is a fully wireless, easy to use, indoor/outdoor, radar-based solution for analyzing the impact conditions and resulting ball flight in golf. TrackMan provides the industry’s most accurate real-time data and graphics on ball launch, flight, and landing. Its unique combination of radar and video technology provides solutions for equipment manufacturers, teaching pros, club fitters, golf ranges, broadcasting companies, simulators, and ambitious golfers. TrackMan A/S, headquartered in Vedbæk, Denmark, is the developer and owner of TrackMan technology. TrackMan technology includes a comprehensive patent portfolio of granted patents and pending patents applications. <a href="http://trackmangolf.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">http://trackmangolf.com/</a> </p> <p>This YouTube video demonstrates the latest TrackMan 4 Dual Radar Technology: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TrackManGolf" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/user/TrackManGolf</a></p> <p>Additional Links:</p> <p>How Trackman Radar Technology is used to track Major League Baseball throwing, running and hitting, combined with the MLB Statcast graphic interface to create compelling visuals to amplify the fan broadcast experience. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UwLc0l68MY" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UwLc0l68MY</a> </p> <p>To learn about Doppler Radar and how TrackMan uses The Doppler Effect to produce velocity data about objects at a distance: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppler_radar" rel="nofollow noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppler_radar</a> </p> <hr> <p><strong>Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear!</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Click to join &gt;&gt; <a href="https://patreon.com/Modgolf" rel="nofollow noopener">https://patreon.com/Modgolf</a></p> <p>I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin</p> <hr> <p>Trackman on Social Media:</p> <p>Twitter: @TrackManGolf <a href="https://twitter.com/TrackManGolf" rel="nofollow noopener">https://twitter.com/TrackManGolf</a> <br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrackManGolf" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/TrackManGolf</a> <br> Instagram: trackmangolf <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trackmangolf/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/trackmangolf/</a> <br> Google+: <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Trackmangolf-page" rel="nofollow noopener">https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Trackmangolf-page</a> </p><p>Special Guest: Klaus Eldrup-Jørgensen - Co-founder and CEO of TrackMan.</p> #growgolf, blue ocean strategy, future of golf, golf, golf disruption, golf innovation, klaus eldrup-jørgensen, lean startup, major league baseball, mlb, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, statcast, trackman, trackman golf TrackMan is a fully wireless, easy to use, indoor/outdoor, radar-based solution for analyzing the impact conditions and resulting ball flight in golf. TrackMan provides the industry’s most accurate real-time data and graphics on ball launch, flight, and landing. Its unique combination of radar and video technology provides solutions for equipment manufacturers, teaching pros, club fitters, golf ranges, broadcasting companies, simulators, and ambitious golfers. TrackMan A/S, headquartered in Vedbæk, Denmark, is the developer and owner of TrackMan technology. TrackMan technology includes a comprehensive patent portfolio of granted patents and pending patents applications. http://trackmangolf.com/

This YouTube video demonstrates the latest TrackMan 4 Dual Radar Technology: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrackManGolf

Additional Links:

How Trackman Radar Technology is used to track Major League Baseball throwing, running and hitting, combined with the MLB Statcast graphic interface to create compelling visuals to amplify the fan broadcast experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UwLc0l68MY

To learn about Doppler Radar and how TrackMan uses The Doppler Effect to produce velocity data about objects at a distance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppler_radar

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

Trackman on Social Media:

Twitter: @TrackManGolf https://twitter.com/TrackManGolf
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrackManGolf
Instagram: trackmangolf https://www.instagram.com/trackmangolf/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Trackmangolf-page

Special Guest: Klaus Eldrup-Jørgensen - Co-founder and CEO of TrackMan.

Support The ModGolf Podcast

]]> TrackMan is a fully wireless, easy to use, indoor/outdoor, radar-based solution for analyzing the impact conditions and resulting ball flight in golf. TrackMan provides the industry’s most accurate real-time data and graphics on ball launch, flight, and landing. Its unique combination of radar and video technology provides solutions for equipment manufacturers, teaching pros, club fitters, golf ranges, broadcasting companies, simulators, and ambitious golfers. TrackMan A/S, headquartered in Vedbæk, Denmark, is the developer and owner of TrackMan technology. TrackMan technology includes a comprehensive patent portfolio of granted patents and pending patents applications. http://trackmangolf.com/

This YouTube video demonstrates the latest TrackMan 4 Dual Radar Technology: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrackManGolf

Additional Links:

How Trackman Radar Technology is used to track Major League Baseball throwing, running and hitting, combined with the MLB Statcast graphic interface to create compelling visuals to amplify the fan broadcast experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UwLc0l68MY

To learn about Doppler Radar and how TrackMan uses The Doppler Effect to produce velocity data about objects at a distance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppler_radar

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

Trackman on Social Media:

Twitter: @TrackManGolf https://twitter.com/TrackManGolf
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrackManGolf
Instagram: trackmangolf https://www.instagram.com/trackmangolf/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Trackmangolf-page

Special Guest: Klaus Eldrup-Jørgensen - Co-founder and CEO of TrackMan.

Support The ModGolf Podcast

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