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The ModGolf Podcast

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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.

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November 6 · 28 min
Creating a Culture of Kindness Through Golf
What does it take to make golf feel welcoming to women who've never held a club and feel like the game isn't for them? In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston talks with Jenefeness Franke, founder of Soft Life Swing Society, about how she turned her own intimidating first rounds into a kindness-first grassroots community that has introduced nearly 200 beginner women - 97% of whom had never picked up a club - to the game through borrowed clubs, friendly faces and zero judgment.
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October 23 · 41 min
Celebrating Camaraderie, Connection and Community - Chris Bishouty, Founder of Broken Tee Vodka
What does it take to compete in the hyper-crowded vodka market without a celebrity name or a seven-figure marketing budget? ModGolf host Colin Weston talks with Chris Bishouty, founder of Broken Tee Vodka, about building a premium corn vodka brand designed specifically for golfers - from bootstrapping and direct-to-consumer distribution to collectible bottle top ball markers and collaboration bottles with iconic courses like Panther National. Discover how authenticity and the three Cs: community
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October 16 · 30 min
The Business in Golf 100 List: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes Shaping the Future of the Game
Who are the unsung heroes quietly shaping the future of golf and how can you help them get the recognition they deserve? In this bonus episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with David Hyland, co-founder of Business in Golf, to spotlight The 100 List - a fully independent initiative celebrating 100 of the most inspiring founders, innovators, creators, operators, and community builders in the global golf industry. Discover how golf's new consumer is changing the game, why out
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October 8 · 40 min
Building a Year-Round Revenue Engine With "The Nest" - Kyle Holmes, GM & Managing Partner of Quail Ridge GC
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-sea
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September 30 · 40 min
How a BA in Psychology is This Tech Entrepreneur's Secret Sauce - Meghann Butcher, Founder & CEO of RepSpark
What happens when a psychology grad who's never owned a collared shirt walks into a golf pro shop and spends the next 19 years building the platform that powers wholesale commerce for the golf industry? In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with Meghann Butcher, Founder & CEO of RepSpark, to explore mass customization, AI-powered predictive ordering, the rise of women's golf apparel, and why psychology might be the ultimate founder's superpower. Essential listening
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September 24 · 37 min
Attitude is Everything - How Kay McMahon Empowers Women In The Golf Industry
Host Colin Weston sits down with LPGA Hall of Fame instructor Kay McMahon - President of Women in the Golf Industry (WIGI) and creator of the Golf 8.5 teaching system - to explore her groundbreaking approach to golf instruction, her trailblazing career as one of the first female PGA professionals, and her mission to make golf more inclusive for women and beginners. Whether you're searching for the best golf podcasts, golf swing tips, LPGA insights, women's golf advocacy, or ways to improve your
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September 17 · 39 min
Bridging Golf's Cultural Gap - Osi Umunna, CEO and Founder of The Hole 9
What happens when a barber-turned-fashion-entrepreneur picks up a golf club during COVID and decides golf needs a whole new story? In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with Osi Umunna - CEO and founder of The Hole 9 - to explore how influencer marketing, creative direction, and cultural storytelling are reshaping the golf industry, from the Good Good controversy to LeBron James' YouTube golf channel and the rise of Black-owned golf brands. Whether you're searching
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September 9 · 44 min
The Future of Golf Is Modular - How Cover The Tees is Building the Next Generation of Driving Range Experiences
What if you could turn a driving range into a year-round community entertainment hub and 4x your revenue in the process? On our season premiere, Cover The Tees founder Matthew Towell and COO Stephen Arnold reveal how their modular construction system is revolutionizing golf facilities, from extending playability through harsh winters to creating unforgettable shared experiences that bring families and communities together.
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August 15 · 21 min
ModGolf Season 19 Wrap-up / Season 20 Preview
If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our twelve Season 19 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. Hopefully this will inspire you to listen to a couple of the episodes listed below. Enjoy!
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July 30 · 39 min
The Business of Great Golf Storytelling - Jimmy Roberts, Co-Founder of Big Swing Media
For our Season 19 finale, legendary sports broadcaster and 16 time Emmy Award winner Jimmy Roberts sits down with host Colin Weston for a masterclass in storytelling, journalism, and the business of golf. From his unforgettable first Masters experience alongside Byron Nelson to launching Big Swing Media, Jimmy reveals why curiosity trumps stats, how golf became America's most inclusive growth sport, and why 450 of 500 Fortune 500 CEOs are on the course. Whether you're a golf industry professiona
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July 28 · 10 min
The 4 1/4" Question: Why is a Golf Hole That Size?
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, simulat
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July 21 · 48 min
Transforming Golf Experiences To Deepen Human Connection - Kevin Carpenter, US Managing Director at AM GOLF
Are you ready to discover how golf technology can actually deepen human connection rather than diminish it? In this must-listen episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with Kevin Carpenter - aka The GratiDude and US Managing Director of AM GOLF - for an inspiring conversation that bridges golf business strategy, personal transformation, and the future of tournament experiences. From reimagining event software as a community-building platform to Kevin's powerful journey of sob
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July 7 · 43 min
Move Better and Hurt Less - Talking Golf Fitness, Longevity and Performance with the Founders of GolfDr
Ready to stop your body from sabotaging your golf game? In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with the mother/son co-founding duo behind GolfDr: emergency physician Dr. Valerie De Maio and golf physiotherapist Dr. Chris Adamson to reveal why personalized, golf-specific body work is the secret to not just improving your performance, but sustaining it well into your 70s, 80s, and beyond. This conversation is a must-listen for golfers, fitness enthusiasts, and entrepr
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June 25 · 34 min
Elevating the Golf League Experience - Rob Sunstrum, Founder of Smart Golf
Why would a laid-off logistics exec bet everything on building golf tournament software from scratch during a pandemic? In this live recording from Highland Golf Club, host Colin Weston sits down with Smart Golf founder Rob Sunstrum to explore how his innovative scoring platform is revolutionizing league management, re-engaging members, and driving F&B revenue for courses across North America. Discover how Smart Golf is turning weekly golf events into year-round communities, and how clubs are do
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June 13 · 22 min
Inside the Caddie Lounge with 28-Year PGA Tour Veteran Don “Double D” Donatello
What really happens when the cameras stop rolling on the PGA Tour? In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with 28-year caddie veteran Don "Double D" Donatello at the RBC Canadian Open to uncover the untold physical, financial, and emotional realities of life on the bag and how Levelwear's Caddie Lounge is finally giving loopers the space, resources and respect they deserve.
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May 28 · 29 min
Cutting Through the Golf Data Noise – Personalized Golf Improvement with AVA Golf
Are you feeling overwhelmed by launch monitor data and conflicting YouTube golf tips? You’re not alone. Guest host Rich Katz sits down with ParOne’s JR Charles and engineering director Aron Schüler to introduce AVA Golf - a new platform designed to replace guesswork with genuine golf intelligence. Discover how this "video-first" solution aggregates your Arccos and Garmin data to serve a personalized video playlist from Top 100 instructors, helping you fix the right thing at the right time.
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May 20 · 42 min
Happiness First and Handicap Later - Kris Lynch, Founder of Golf Yourself Happy
Think you’re not "good enough" to be a golfer? Think again. In this powerful mindset shift, former finance exec turned coach Kris Lynch exposes why 4 million golfers quit annually and why a "happiness first, handicap later" approach is the cure. Tune in to discover golf mindset, mental health, beginner tips, and how to overcome golf anxiety and imposter syndrome to actually enjoy the experience of playing over focusing on the result. Golf mindset, mental health, beginner golf tips, golf anxiet
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May 1 · 34 min
From Losing it All to Over $12 Million in Annual Sales - Geoff Tait, Founder of Triple Bogey Brewing
He hung out with Arnold Palmer at Augusta, lost a multi-million dollar business, and then built a successful brewery from scratch - without knowing how to brew a single beer. In this raw conversation, Triple Bogey Brewing founder Geoff Tait shares the painful lessons from losing Quagmire Golf, why slow growth and customer loyalty beat venture capital, and how "better hit another" became a mantra for resilience. This episode is a must-hear for entrepreneurs, golf business fans, and anyone who lov
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April 26 · 19 min
The Rebuild - Part 4: Can a 50¢ Towel Finally Correct My Driver Swing Path?
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result." If you've been battling a driver that costs you strokes—swinging too left, too handsy, or with powerless effort—PGA Pro Quinn Vilneff reveals why a simple 20-cent towel is the only training aid you need to fix your path, kill your slice, and finally unlock effortless power. In this episode of The Rebuild, host Colin Weston gets a step-by-step driver makeover, proving that the longer it takes, the
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April 18 · 41 min
A European Playbook to Future-Proof Golf - Renate Roeleveld, CEO of The Golf Course Association of Europe
She broke her leg running the NYC marathon and kept going - so resilience and tenacity are part of her DNA. Golf Course Association of Europe GCAE CEO Renate Roeleveld joins host Colin Weston to reveal how European golf facilities are embracing tech, hospitality, and "short format" play to solve inclusion and sustainability challenges to make the sport more welcoming for players and profitable for operators. Golf podcast, Golf innovation, Golf entrepreneurship, Women in golf, Golf sustainabilit
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