The ModGolf Podcast

The ModGolf Podcast

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Golf innovation, explained in plain language.

The gist

The ModGolf Podcast is a guided conversation show about golf’s business, products, instruction, and culture. Colin Weston keeps the tone practical, using personal curiosity and plain-language questions to make swing mechanics, brand building, and industry change easier to follow.

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About The ModGolf Podcast

The ModGolf Podcast looks at golf through the people trying to change it, sell it, teach it, and make it feel more approachable. The center of gravity is the conversation. Colin Weston usually begins with context, a point of connection, and a question that lets the guest explain the useful part in their own words. That gives the show a steady, roomy feel. It is not built around quick takes. Episodes place golf founders and operators beside teaching-focused episodes, so the show can move from a brewery brand name to a driver swing path without sounding like it has changed lanes. Geoff Tait’s Triple Bogey Brewing Company conversation points toward golf as a social, less self-serious space. Greg Collins brings GRIT Inc. and golf bags into a story that begins with hockey and design. Drew Koehler’s Blue Tees Golf appearance sits in the product-and-confidence side of the sport. Hyman Ngo’s Levelwear episode brings apparel, brand identity, and the people around teams into the mix. Renate Roeleveld’s conversation adds European course leadership, inclusion, innovation, and sustainability to the show’s industry map. Then The Rebuild episodes make the host’s own golf game part of the inquiry. Those segments with Quinn Vilneff are practical without pretending golf can be fixed overnight. Chipping, pitching, sequencing, rotation, hips, shoulders, driver control, towels, and range work all become ways to talk about learning a hard skill in steps. The show’s strongest through-line is translation. It takes language that can sound insider-only, such as spin loft, attack angle, revenue model, adoption, and product positioning, and keeps asking what that means for a real player or a real operator. The result is warm but not soft. It has enough business detail for golf entrepreneurs and enough swing-room honesty for players who know their game is still a work in progress. The show also has a Canadian thread in several conversations, especially around Toronto-area founders and Vancouver-based instruction. That detail gives parts of the show a grounded, industry-insider texture. Its appeal comes from curiosity more than polish. A listener gets stories of iteration, friction, recovery, product thinking, coaching, and the slow work of making golf more welcoming and more usable.

Made for: Suits a listener who cares about golf beyond scores: products, lessons, founders, course operators, and the business choices shaping the game. It also fits players who like practical improvement talk without a hard-sell coaching tone.

What sets it apart: The show connects golf mechanics and golf entrepreneurship in the same patient conversational style. A founder’s brand problem and a golfer’s swing problem both become questions of feedback, iteration, and making the next step clearer.

In their own words

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 $100 billion/year industry. The ModGolf Podcast has been ranked #4 on 20245s most comprehensive list of "Top 25 Golf Podcasts" (https://blog.feedspot.com/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...

As heard by us

Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026

The ModGolf Podcast turns golf ventures and industry leadership into candid conversations about how ideas become operating businesses.

Colin Weston follows the business of golf through the people building companies, running courses, and directing industry organizations. His interviews favor operating questions over executive biography: how leaders delegate, attract newcomers, work with municipalities, invest in…

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Don Rea sees the golf course restaurant as your invitation onto the fairway.

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  • to hear how a course owner hopes to turn diners into golfers
  • to consider Hoyt McGarity's plan for neglected municipal par-three courses, politics included
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From Losing it All to Over $12 Million in Annual Sales - Geoff Tait, Founder of Triple Bogey BrewingMay 1, 2026

A golf brand story about naming, entrepreneurship, and keeping the game approachable.

Geoff Tait's story gives The ModGolf Podcast a clear business edge, showing how Triple Bogey Brewing Company turns a golf term into a brand that is easy to remember.

The Rebuild - Part 3: Is Your Swing Sequence Correct?Mar 5, 2026

A patient swing lesson that turns frustration into something practical.

Colin Weston keeps the rebuild moving, moving from the short game into the full swing iron sequencing work he is doing with Quinn Vilneff at Gowanus Golf Club indoors in Vancouver. The coaching stays practical.

It's The Banter Not The Birdies That Matters Most - Don Rea, President of The PGA of AmericaMay 2, 2025

Golf feels more accessible when hospitality, trust, and deliberate outreach lower the barrier to entry.

Don Rea's conversation lands less like a celebrity chat and more like a grounded look at how a busy operator and the PGA of America think about keeping golf open to more people.

Embracing Innovation While Honouring Tradition - Hoyt McGarity, President at 8AM GolfNov 14, 2024

It works best as a grounded conversation about golf growth, access, and how the game can still change.

Hoyt McGarity reads as the president and CEO of 8AM Golf, and the conversation keeps coming back to the company as a bundle of brands trying to support golfers, respect tradition, and leave room for new ideas.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    From Losing it All to Over $12 Million in Annual Sales - Geoff Tait, Founder of Triple Bogey Brewing

    Hidden gem

    Colin Weston opens with Geoff Tait.

    May 1, 2026·35m·2 clips
  2. 2

    The Rebuild - Part 4: Can a 50¢ Towel Finally Correct My Driver Swing Path?

    Hidden gem

    The ModGolf Podcast follows Colin Weston working with PGA teaching pro Quinn Vilneff to rebuild Weston's driver swing path.

    Apr 26, 2026·19m·1 clip
  3. 3

    A European Playbook to Future-Proof Golf - Renate Roeleveld, CEO of The Golf Course Association of Europe

    Renate Roeleveld, CEO of the Golf Course Association of Europe, discusses parallels between running and golf, and her vision for future-proofing golf through innovation, sustainability, and inclusion.

    Apr 18, 2026·41m
  4. 4

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

    Greg Collins, founder of GRIT Inc., shares his entrepreneurial journey from hockey to creating innovative golf bags.

    Apr 7, 2026·27m
  5. 5

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

    Drew Koehler, co-founder of Blue Tees Golf, discusses the origin of the brand name and his journey from corporate consultant to golf tech disruptor.

    Mar 28, 2026·38m
  6. 6

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

    Hyman Ngo, co-founder of Levelwear, discusses building an enduring brand by celebrating the team behind athletes and entrepreneurs.

    Mar 18, 2026·38m
  7. 7

    Season 18 Wrap-up / Season 19 Preview

    Colin Weston recaps season 18 of the ModGolf podcast, highlighting diverse conversations about golf's future, and announces a break before season 19.

    Mar 13, 2026·19m
  8. 8

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

    Hidden gem

    Colin Weston keeps the rebuild going with Quinn Vilneff indoors at Gowanus Golf Club in Vancouver.

    Mar 5, 2026·41m·2 clips
  9. 9

    The Rebuild - Part 2: Are You Ready To Fix Your Short Game By Understanding Spin Loft?

    Feb 26, 2026·37m
  10. 10

    Live from The PGA Show 2026: Startups From The Inventors Spotlight

    Feb 19, 2026·10m
  11. 11

    Live from The PGA Show 2026: Inside Golf's AI Revolution with CourseRev.ai & PITCHcrm

    Feb 15, 2026·28m
  12. 12

    Live from The PGA Show 2026: Beyond Golf Cart GPS and The Data-Driven Golf Revolution / Adam Kanouse with Reach Golfers

    Feb 5, 2026·22m
  13. 13

    Live from the PGA Show 2026: SmashSwing’s Multiplayer Golf Revolution with TJ Schier Jr.

    Feb 2, 2026·27m
  14. 14

    Leaving Law to Liberate the Links - Amaya Athill, Founder of Golf Interrupted / Regional Director with Golf Canada

    Jan 20, 2026·43m
  15. 15

    The Rebuild - Part 1: Are You Ready for a Golf Transformation That Actually LASTS?

    Jan 17, 2026·54m
  16. 16

    Beyond The Grid: Creating Legacy Through Long Drive - Phillis Meti, World Long Drive Champion

    Dec 31, 2025·42m
  17. 17

    A Non-Golfer's Strategy for PGA Tour Digital Innovation - with guest Devon Fox

    Dec 19, 2025·37m
  18. 18

    Scaling Success: How Golf Genius Grew into a Global Powerhouse - Chris Kallmeyer, Golf Genius CEO

    Dec 10, 2025·41m
  19. 19

    Colin's 18 Top Holiday Golf Gift Picks For Under $150

    Dec 2, 2025·23m
  20. 20

    How The Internet Invitational Sparked a Golf Media Revolution - with Matt Fisher, creator of The Mr. Short Game YouTube Channel

    Nov 21, 2025·34m
  21. 21

    How Golf Is Healing Heroes - Jonathan Sessa, Founder of Warrior Golf Academy

    Nov 15, 2025·43m
  22. 22

    Creating a unique lesson path for every golfer - Alex Prasad, CEO at V1 Sports

    Nov 5, 2025·41m
  23. 23

    Fuelling Golf's Next Big Ideas - Matt Erley, Managing Partner at Old Tom Capital

    Oct 25, 2025·46m
  24. 24

    A Course Called Coyne - Tom Coyne, best selling author and founder of Coyne Golf

    Oct 15, 2025·44m
  25. 25

    Finding Purpose on The Practice Tee - Todd Keirstead, golf entertainer and skin cancer survivor

    Oct 1, 2025·34m
  26. 26

    Sniffing Out the Best Tee Times with Kelly Gold, Founder of TeeFox.golf

    Kelly Gold, founder of TeeFox.golf, discusses the $12.3 billion tee time revenue leakage problem in golf and the industry's lag in adopting technology.

    Sep 18, 2025·34m
  27. 27

    Combining Entertainment and Education to Improve Your Golf Game - David Buck, CEO at Big Swing Kings

    Sep 11, 2025·38m
  28. 28

    Season 17 Wrap-up / Season 18 Preview

    Host Colin Weston wraps up Season 17 of the ModGolf Podcast and previews Season 18, featuring a recap of episodes and a call to support the show on Patreon.

    Aug 22, 2025·25m
  29. 29

    Elegantly Empowering Women Both On and Off The Golf Course - Paras and Bryan Gore, Co-Founders of Golf She and Swing Sports

    Aug 1, 2025·30m
  30. 30

    "The Innovation Behind The Incision" - Helping Golfers Reclaim The Game They Love

    Jul 27, 2025·45m
  31. 31

    Transforming The Golf Entertainment Gaming Experience - TJ Schier, CEO/Founder at SmashSwing Immersive

    Jul 18, 2025·36m
  32. 32

    Creating "The Expedia For Golf Tournament and Event Planning" - Cory Powell, Co-Founder of Hubble.GOLF

    Jun 25, 2025·39m
  33. 33

    Crafting Beautiful Stories From The Home of Golf - Graeme McCubbin and Kenny Pallas with The Links Diary

    Host Colin Weston interviews Graeme McCubbin and Kenny Pallas of The Links Diary, a high-quality golf magazine, during a golf trip in northern England.

    Jun 18, 2025·40m
  34. 34

    Helping Golfers Play Smarter and Make Better Decisions - Pete Charleston, President and Co-Founder of GolfLogix

    Jun 3, 2025·32m
  35. 35

    Increasing Your Odds For On-Course Swing Success - Matt Williams, Co-Founder of Noonan Caddie

    May 26, 2025·38m
  36. 36

    It's The Banter Not The Birdies That Matters Most - Don Rea, President of The PGA of America

    Hidden gem

    Colin Weston sits down with Don Rea, the PGA of America president and owner of Augusta Ranch.

    May 2, 2025·55m·2 clips
  37. 37

    Revealing The Process and Inspiration Behind Designing TGL Golf Holes - with Agustín Pizá / Pizá Golf

    Golf course architect Agustín Pizá discusses the process and inspiration behind designing five holes for TGL, a tech-infused golf league.

    Apr 22, 2025·49m
  38. 38

    Applying an Improv Mindset to Golf - Gina Louise Phillips, Host, Producer, Writer, Actor and Golf Personality

    Mar 20, 2025·44m
  39. 39

    Turning a Side Hustle Into a Successful Business Venture - Jeff MacGregor, Founder of The Cart Locker

    Mar 10, 2025·35m
  40. 40

    Live From The 2025 PGA Show Media Stage! - Part 2

    Mar 2, 2025·40m
  41. 41

    SEASON 16 WRAP-UP / SEASON 17 PREVIEW

    Host Colin Weston announces a break between seasons and previews Season 17 while recapping highlights from Season 16 of the ModGolf Podcast.

    Feb 17, 2025·23m
  42. 42

    Live From The 2025 PGA Show Media Stage! - Part 1

    Feb 3, 2025·34m
  43. 43

    The Journey of Dormie Workshop: Telling Unique Golf Stories Through Custom Leather Cover Designs

    Jan 12, 2025·41m
  44. 44

    Masters Memories and Your Canadian Golf Course Bucket List - Adam Scully, Host and Producer of Golf Talk Canada

    Jan 3, 2025·37m
  45. 45

    How AI is Transforming The Golf Industry - Clive Mayhew, Founder of Golf.ai

    Dec 21, 2024·47m
  46. 46

    The Bridge Between Sport and Fashion - Scott Davis, CEO of J.LINDEBERG North America

    Dec 11, 2024·35m
  47. 47

    Building Community, Confidence and Connections - Courtney Campbell, Founder of Birdies Babes Golf

    Dec 2, 2024·37m
  48. 48

    The Power of a Growth Mindset - Joe Assell, Co-Founder/CEO at GOLFTEC

    Nov 21, 2024·35m
  49. 49

    Embracing Innovation While Honouring Tradition - Hoyt McGarity, President at 8AM Golf

    Hidden gem

    Colin Weston sits down with Hoyt McGarity, president and CEO of 8AM Golf.

    Nov 14, 2024·51m·2 clips
  50. 50

    The Power of Passion and Purpose - Tim Markison, Founder and CEO at Athalonz

    Nov 7, 2024·47m
  51. 51

    Fun is The Leading Message - Jay Karen, CEO at The NGCOA

    Oct 16, 2024·44m
  52. 52

    Finding Her Ikigai Through Golf - Lehua Wise, Director of Golf at Kohanaiki Golf Club

    Sep 30, 2024·30m