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 “usga”.
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Creating a "Lean Startup" Culture At The USGA - Matt Pringle (060)
March 4th, 2019 | Season 5 | 41 mins 53 secs
#growgolf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, innovation, lean startup, matthew pringle, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, startup, usga, we are golf
How do you innovate within an industry that is steeped in tradition and history? The USGA's Senior Director of Research, Science & Innovation Matthew Pringle joins us to discuss how they reconcile the need to move the sport forward while respecting the past. Listen in as Matt describes how they progress the sport they love through a combination of technology-enabled solutions, Lean Startup methodology and a human-centric experience design approach.
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PGA Merchandise Show Recap - Part 2
February 18th, 2019 | Season 5 | 50 mins 16 secs
#growgolf, azucena mondelano, diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, innovation, latina golfers, michael cooper, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, new balance, pga show, sandy cross, startup, steve mona, tagmarshal, tour edge, tour edge golf, usga, we are 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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Creating The Innovation Lab For The Golf Industry - Marc Simon / Reed Exhibitions (057)
January 29th, 2019 | Season 5 | 35 mins 5 secs
#growgolf, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, hype sports innovation, innovation, marc simon, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, orlando, pga, pga merchandise show, pga show, reed exhibitions, startup, usga, we are golf
When your company is a leading B2B events organizer that hosts more than 500 conferences and shows in over 40 countries annually, you learn a thing or two about industry trends. With over 20 years experience working for Reed Exhibitions, Event Vice President for PGA Golf Exhibitions Marc Simon shares how The PGA Merchandise Show continually reinvents itself to be the "Innovation Lab For The Golf Industry".
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Revealing The Process Behind Creating The New Rules of Golf - Dale Jackson
January 15th, 2019 | Season 5 | 48 mins 35 secs
#growgolf, dale jackson, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf canada, golf channel, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, new rules of golf, pga, r&a, usga, we are golf
On January 1st 2019 The New Rules of Golf were released by the USGA/R&A Joint Rules Committee. Lots of media coverage has been dedicated to what the changes are, but we wanted to reveal the five year process that focused on the why and how. On this episode Past Joint Rules Committee member Dale Jackson pulls back the curtain to shed some light on the vision, strategy and decision-making process that was half a decade in the making.
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Shots In The Night at Indian Wells Golf Resort - Steve Rosen / Troon Golf (054)
December 19th, 2018 | Season 5 | 40 mins 56 secs
#growgolf, colin weston, dave shultz, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, indian wells golf resort, innovation, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, nextlinks, pga, shots in the night, startup, steve rosen, troon, usga, we are golf
How do you introduce an ocean of "non-golfers" to a sport with a reputation of being elitist and intimidating? Indian Wells Golf Resort General Manager Steve Rosen stepped outside the golf industry box and took an entrepreneurial approach to solving the problem. Listen in as Steve describes how they transformed the under-utilized elements of their golf resort to create an immersive, multi-sensory experience called Shots In The Night.
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How Virtual Reality Will Influence The Future of Golf - Dogu Taskiran / Stanbol Studios (053)
December 7th, 2018 | Season 5 | 40 mins 4 secs
#growgolf, ar, ar/vr, augmented reality, dogu taskiran, drive shack, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, innovation, mixed reality, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, mr, nextlinks, pga, stambol, stambol studios, startup, topgolf, usga, virtual reality, vr, vr/ar, we are golf
“Virtual Reality can trigger both people’s imagination and intense emotions, creating a bond between the experience and yourself”. This episode we speak with Stanbol Studios CEO Dogu Taskiran about how Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality will impact and influence the future of golf entertainment experiences, fan participation and game performance improvement.
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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, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, golf genius, innovation, michael zisman, mike zisman, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, pga, startup, steve mona, usga, we are golf
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, entrepreneurship, future of golf, golf channel, innovation, jared williams, jay karen, kris hart, millennial task force, modgolf, modgolfpodcast, ncgoa, pga, startup, steve mona, usga, we are golf
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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Inclusive Team Experiences That Connect Young Adult Golfers - Kris Hart / Nextgengolf
June 20th, 2017 | Season 1 | 36 mins 19 secs
golf diversity, golf entrepreneur, golf innovation, grow the game, kris hart, modgolf, modgolf podcast, nexgen golf, pga of america, sport tech, usga, youth golf
This week's guest is Kris Hart, co-founder and CEO of Nextgengolf. "Focusing on the rest, not the best young golfers", has created a massive target market for Nextgengolf, as 95% of the 220,000 high school golfers have few options for maintaining their love for the game once they go to college. Between their golf event properties NCCGA and City Tour, Nextgengolf is the leading entity for golfers in their 20’s and 30’s in the US.