The ModGolf Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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From The Hockey Rink to The First Tee - Greg Collins, Founder & CEO of GRIT Inc.

He built a hockey bag empire from a handshake in a pizza parlour. Then COVID pushed the company to pivot into the world of golf. Host Colin Weston sits down with Greg Collins, founder and CEO of GRIT Inc., to reveal how the 45-year industrial design veteran expanded from hockey into golf, turning fear into fuel and creating the revolutionary GRIT 2.0 Tower golf bag - a square, cart-stabilizing design that proves the best golf innovations come from off the fairway. If you're a golfer tired your

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From Corporate Consultant to Golf Tech Disruptor - Drew Koehler, Co-Founder at Blue Tees Golf

What happens when a broken Amazon rangefinder ruins your round and sparks a multi-million dollar business idea? In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with Blue Tees Golf co-founder Drew Koehler to unpack the entrepreneurial journey behind one of golf’s fastest-growing tech brands. From liquidating bank accounts for bootstrap capital to launching the new Rainmaker launch monitor and Scout AI, this is a must-listen for golfers and entrepreneurs who want to know how to

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Team Over Everything: The Art of Building an Enduring Brand - Hyman Ngo, Levelwear Co-Founder and SVP of Product/Marketing

What does it take to build a golf apparel brand carried by 85 of the top 100 clubs in both the US and Canada? Hyman Ngo, Co-Founder of Levelwear, joins The ModGolf Podcast to share his journey from contract manufacturer to industry leader, revealing the "Who's With You" manifesto, the brand's commitment to sustainable performance apparel, and how authentic relationships with caddies and golf pros drive long-term success in the competitive golf fashion space.

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Season 18 Wrap-up / Season 19 Preview

If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our twelve Season 18 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!

The Rebuild - Part 3: Is Your Swing Sequence Correct?

All the (right handed) golfers, now put your hips to the left! 🎶 In Part 3 of The Rebuild, PGA Teaching Pro Quinn Vilneff channels his inner Beyoncé to fix host Colin Weston's faulty swing sequence by getting his center of mass moving toward the target sooner. Discover why keeping your pelvis back leads to pulls and wipey fades, and learn the simple "bump" drill that instantly improved Colin's strike and added 15 yards to his seven iron. golf podcast, golf instruction, golf lessons, golf swing

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