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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.
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- 1 weeks ago41 min
Celebrating Camaraderie, Connection and Community - Chris Bishouty, Founder of Broken Tee Vodka
What happens when a lifelong golfer looks behind the bar at his club's 19th hole and realizes nothing there speaks to the community he loves? For Chris Bishouty, that moment of noticing became the seed for Broken Tee Vodka - a premium corn vodka built not around celebrity endorsements or mass-market appeal, but around the camaraderie, storytelling and connection that define the game of golf. In this episode, host Colin Weston sits down with Chris to explore how a childhood spent watching his father putt into a coffee cup, an unconventional spirits education in 1970s Saudi Arabia, and a marketing career building consumer brands all converged into one authentic idea: a vodka that celebrates golf culture. From bottle-top ball markers designed to be collected to collaboration bottles with iconic courses like Panther National, Chris shares the bootstrapping playbook, the distribution strategy and the heartstring stories that keep him pushing forward. 3 Key Takeaways you'll discover: 1. Niche down before you scale up Rather than trying to take on the "600 pound gorilla, Kleenex of vodka" with a mass-market product, Chris built Broken Tee specifically for golfers which is a market with natural moats: brand loyalty, higher net worth, and a well-documented affinity for a post-round drink. Florida's 1,200+ courses and year-round play made it the perfect proof-of-concept market before expansion into states like North Carolina. 2. Direct-to-consumer relationships beat distributor middlemen. Shipping to 46 states and selling directly through BrokenTeeVodka.com keeps the brand's story and one-to-one connection with golfers intact, which is something a traditional distributor model strips away. The 19th Hole Series of course collaboration bottles (like the Panther National edition) extends that relationship-building to clubs themselves. 3. Avoid expensive mistakes by leaning on those who've been there. Chris's advice for aspiring spirits entrepreneurs: "find people with experience who can tell you which pitfalls to sidestep". Mistakes are inevitable and at the same time are the best teachers but they're expensive, so every one you can avoid is capital saved for growth in the product and company. Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then check out our extended bonus segment with Chris on The ModGolf YouTube channel. Click on this link or the image below to watch. 💬 **3 Inspiring Quotes from Chris Bishouty "If you build something that you love, you never work a day in your life. That is how Broken Tee ended up becoming what it became . It was the solution to "how do I build the thing that I love so I don't feel like I'm working for the rest of my life." "Golfers drink three times more than the average American. Golfers are generally higher net worth individuals, golfers are extremely brand loyal... We all spend a lot of time, money and effort on the hat, the clothes, the clubs, the bag. The idea behind Broken Tee was: we really should all be spending that time, money and care into what goes in our glass." "We are a lifestyle brand that happens to sell vodka. Our whole thing is about bringing more awareness to the game, bringing people into the game, and really being a part of the fabric of the story of other people's lives and their lives in golf." Episode Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the ModGolf Podcast / meet Chris Bishouty of Broken Tee Vodka 01:07 First golf memories: dad's living-room putting and the coffee-cup hole 04:29 The entrepreneur's "open building site" why vodka, why golf? 07:18 A unique spirits education: pot stills and moonshine in 1970s Saudi Arabia 09:27 Assembling the team: sourcing vs. building a distillery, and the value of mentors 14:28 Tasting notes and differentiators: corn-based, carbon-filtered, sustainable 17:41 Finding the market gap in a hyper-competitive spirits category 22:35 Distribution strategy: direct-to-consumer, Florida proof of concept, 46 states 26:44 Th
- 2 weeks ago30 min
The Business in Golf 100 List: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes Shaping the Future of the Game
Who are the people quietly shaping the future of golf? The founders, creators, operators, and community builders whose names you don't see on the leaderboards, but whose impact is felt across the industry. In this bonus episode, Colin Weston sits down with David Hyland, co-founder of Business in Golf, to talk about The 100 List - a new, fully independent initiative designed to recognize and celebrate the inspiring individuals driving the game forward. If you believe that golf's future belongs to more than just the household names, this episode is your invitation to shine a light on someone who deserves it. Oh by the way - you can nominate yourself! Nominations are open until October 30, 2026 The Business in Golf 100 is now accepting nominations from across the global golf industry. You can nominate yourself, a colleague, a peer, a friend, or anyone you believe is doing great work to grow the game and inspire others. The five criteria they'll be judging against will be impact, innovation, inspiration, contribution to the future of the industry, and then character and values. ➡️ Nominate at: businessingolf.com/the100list It's free to nominate, open to anyone, anywhere in the world, and the final 100 is decided by a fully independent judging panel chaired by Martin Slumbers (former CEO of the R&A). The 10 Categories Open for Nomination Founders & Entrepreneurs Executives & Business Leaders Operators & Course Management Investors & Deal Makers Innovators & Technology Leaders Designers & Creatives Brand Builders Creators Catalysts Rising Stars & Next-Generation Talent Categories are guides, not quotas. If someone is making an impact, nominate them! Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then check out our extended bonus segment with David on The ModGolf YouTube channel. Click on this link or the image below to watch. 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode Golf's New Consumer Isn't Being Measured Properly – David argues the industry's reliance on "rounds played" misses the bigger picture. Many new golf consumers never play 18 holes—they play simulators, short-form courses, watch YouTube golf, and buy apparel. Understanding this new consumer is essential for long-term growth. Outside Perspectives Are a Superpower, Not a Weakness – Neither David nor his co-founder Leanne came from the golf industry. Rather than being a credibility gap, their 20+ years of external commercial and innovation experience lets them ask different questions and bring a fresh lens to golf business news. The 100 List Democratizes Recognition – Unlike traditional power lists that celebrate the usual suspects, The Business in Golf 100 is about contribution, not profile. It's open to anyone, at any level, anywhere in the world - and women are especially encouraged to nominate and be nominated. Inspiring Quotes from David Hyland "We apply our external macro experience to the news that's happening within the golf industry and bring a slightly different perspective to the story. We may ask slightly different questions than what questions would be asked within the golf industry." "It's not about their position or their job title or the company that they work for. It's about the individual and the work that they're doing. It's the impact. It's not their profile, it's about their contribution." "Golf is attracting people from outside the industry both at a professional level, but also from a playing level as well. Both need to work together to help the industry keep on growing. You need people to come in with outside perspectives and with outside opinions and questions." "We're looking for founders, we're looking for innovators, creators, operators, executives, community leaders and bran
- 3 weeks ago40 min
Building a Year-Round Revenue Engine With "The Nest" - Kyle Holmes, GM & Managing Partner of Quail Ridge GC
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. 💬 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 every
- Sep 30, 202640 min
How a BA in Psychology is This Tech Entrepreneur's Secret Sauce - Meghann Butcher, Founder & CEO of RepSpark
"You get launched over a barrier and now you're running. Everybody's yelling and you just have to get there." What happens when a psychology grad who grew up in tank tops and sundresses - and didn't own a single collared shirt - walks into a golf pro shop for the first time? She sees a disconnected, convoluted ecosystem and spends the next 19 years building the commerce layer that connects it all. In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with Meghann Butcher, Founder & CEO of RepSpark, the B2B wholesale commerce platform powering golf and outdoor lifestyle brands. From ordering 50 custom-logoed polos across 10 colorways to predicting what's trending in the market before orders are even placed, Meghann shares how she turned a sales rep's pad-and-paper problem into the platform the PGA of America calls "the commerce layer of golf." Whether you're a brand founder, a green grass buyer, or just golf-curious, this conversation is a masterclass in grit, empathy, and building infrastructure that makes everyone's life easier. 3 Key Takeaways you'll discover: 1. Psychology is the ultimate entrepreneur's superpower Meghann's BA in Psychology and Communications from Vanderbilt didn't lead her away from tech - it led her through it. From listening to customer pain points to building the right team, she credits her liberal arts background as the differentiator that helps her understand what people need, how they say it, and how to translate that into solutions. "I've actually used my psychology degree more than anything else." 2. Mass customization is the hardest problem in golf apparel - and RepSpark solved it It's not an e-commerce site where you put your name on a water bottle. It's 50 polos, 10 colorways, club logos on the correct side, correct colors, correct sizes - or the whole order comes back unsellable. Meghann explains how RepSpark spent years mastering this nuanced complexity, making it easy for sales reps and buyers alike to get it right the first time. 3. The future of golf commerce is predictive, intelligent, and inclusive With 9 million new golfers and brands like Lululemon and Fabletics entering the space, the game is expanding beyond traditional 18-hole courses. Meghann shares how AI is transforming RepSpark - from predictive ordering and order organization to auto-generated templates - and why the platform is leveling the playing field for up-and-coming brands to present a modern front as big as the enterprise players. 💬 3 Inspiring Quotes from Meghann Butcher "You have to be really gritty. Nothing can get you down. Someone can say something and you just have to either have the self-confidence to say, 'I don't really care what that person said,' but also the humility to listen, to understand what they're saying, and take that to heart too." "You get launched over a barrier and now you're running and everybody's yelling. You just have to get there and you have to tune it out. You have a path and you just have to keep going." ...on how running the bulls in Pamplona is like entrepreneurship and running a business "Don't be afraid of risk. Do not be risk averse. That's not going to work. But having a background in psychology has helped me more than anything else." 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. Episode Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Season 20, Episode 4 + Thanking new sponsor Big Swing Media 01:27 Introducing Meghann Butcher, Founder & CEO of RepSpark 02:10 Meghann's first golf experience: dating her now-husband, no collared shirt, and Valentine's Day golf shoes 03:48 How women's golf apparel has evolved over 22 years 05:41 The fundamental problem RepSpark solves: a disconnected ecosystem 08:32 The two-sided marketplace explained 09:08 Starting in action sports: from WebRep to RepSpark 11:38
- Sep 24, 202637 min
Attitude is Everything - How Kay McMahon Empowers Women In The Golf Industry
What if everything we've been taught about how to teach golf is backwards? What if the reason millions of golfers struggle isn't their lack of talent, but the way the game has been explained to them? And what if one woman, who's been challenging golf's conventions for over four decades, has the answers that could transform your game and the entire industry? In this compelling episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with Kay McMahon, a true force of nature in the golf world. Kay is a member of the LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame, an LPGA Elite Top 50 Best Teacher, a PGA member, the President of Women in the Golf Industry (WIGI) , and the creator of the revolutionary Golf 8.5 teaching system. From her humble beginnings putting on a homemade three-hole golf course built by her innovative father in their cul-de-sac (complete with a lemonade stand that taught her entrepreneurship at age five), to playing in three U.S. Opens and working alongside Arnold Palmer at Ironwood Country Club for a decade, Kay's journey is nothing short of remarkable. But this conversation isn't just a trip down memory lane - it's a masterclass in challenging the status quo, building inclusive communities, and reimagining how we teach and experience the game of golf. Whether you're a frustrated golfer stuck at the same handicap for years, a golf industry professional, or someone who cares about making the sport more welcoming to everyone, this episode will leave you inspired and armed with actionable insights. Three Key Takeaways you'll discover: 1. The Golf 8.5 System: Why "Simple" Beats "Complicated" Every Time Discover why traditional golf instruction has been teaching the setup positions in the wrong order for decades, and how Kay's breakthrough system - built on cognitive learning principles and "chunking" - can help you retain 300% more of what you learn. You'll learn why there are only four things to do before the swing and four-and-a-half things during it, and how this approach can shave 15-25 seconds off every shot (that's a half-hour round!) while dramatically improving your consistency. 2. The Power of Connection: How WIGI is Amplifying Women's Voices in Golf Learn how the Women in The Golf Industry organization, founded in 2001 by 11 pioneering women, has become a vital network for connecting resources, mentorship, and opportunities across all facets of the golf industry - from tour professionals and golf architects to media members and entrepreneurs. Kay shares how the organization embraces a two-way mentoring model where seasoned professionals and young newcomers learn from each other, and why having a unified voice matters in an industry where women represent only 5-10% of professionals. 3. Confronting Golf's Uncomfortable Truths: The Callaway/Good Good Controversy and Beyond In the wake of the controversial Callaway and Good Good video that sparked industry-wide outcry, Kay offers her thoughtful perspective on the "unacceptable undercurrent culture" that still exists in golf. Rather than simply condemning, she advocates for recognizing these moments as opportunities to change the conversation, ask "what were they thinking?" and work toward building a more inclusive, respectful sport for everyone, while acknowledging the many men who are supportive allies in this effort. 💬 Inspiring Quotes from Kay McMahon "I said, 'I'm really sorry that all the members keep talking to you and interrupting how you practice.' And he looked at me very closely in the eye and said, 'Just remember the reason that you and I are here is because there are fans.'" — Kay sharing a life-changing lesson from Arnold Palmer about humility and gratitude "We never get to where we are alone. I ended by saying, and guess what? I just spun The Game of Life again and I ended up on the Hall of Fame." — Kay reflecting on her Hall of Fame speech, where she honored the many women who mentored and supported her journey "Keep your head up because it's all in the attitude, and I promise your scores will come down." — Kay's signature advice to golfers everywhere Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then check out our extended bonus segment with Kay on The ModGolf YouTube channel. Click on this link or the image below to watch. <p
- Sep 17, 202639 min
Bridging Golf's Cultural Gap - Osi Umunna, CEO and Founder of The Hole 9
What happens when a barber from Florida - turned streetwear entrepreneur - turned content creator picks up a golf club for the first time in 20 years during a global pandemic? He builds one of the most dynamic creative agencies in golf. Osi Umunna, CEO and Founder of The Hole 9, joins host Colin Weston for a raw, unfiltered conversation about how he's bridging the lifestyle and cultural gap between golf brands and the audiences they've been missing for decades. From the Good Good controversy that's shaking the industry to LeBron James' game-changing entry into golf media to the black-owned brands quietly rewriting golf's cultural playbook, this episode delivers the kind of perspective that only comes from someone who's lived on both sides of the fence and decided to build a bridge instead. Whether you're a brand executive wondering how to reach new audiences, a creator trying to find your lane, or just someone who's ever felt like golf "wasn't for you," this conversation will change how you see the game's future. Osi doesn't just talk about the new guard of golf, he's actively building it. Key Takeaways you'll discover: 1. The future of golf belongs to those who build bridges, not walls. Osi explains why brands that only speak to one audience will eventually stall, and how The Hole 9 helps companies scale by bringing in fresh perspectives, tastemakers, and cultural credibility that simply can't be manufactured in a boardroom. 2. The Good Good controversy is a teachable moment about the cost of missing voices. Osi breaks down what went wrong, why Callaway shares responsibility, and how the fallout could have been avoided if more diverse perspectives had been in the room before the content went live. It's a cautionary tale every brand in the creator economy needs to hear. 3. Vulnerability is golf's secret weapon for inclusion. From LeBron shanking shots on camera to Steph Curry's and Michael Jordan's legendary competitive fire, Osi explains why showing the struggle, not just the highlight reel is exactly what makes golf relatable and welcoming to newcomers. 💬 Inspiring Quotes from Osi Umunna "Brands are now trying to scale and reach this new audience. And how do you reach it if you don't know the story?" "For Black and brown individuals, it's like if you see it, you can be it. When you start building from the youth - they say the youth will save us - that's probably the biggest impact." "If LeBron James can shank balls in front of the world, what's your problem? We all were there at one point. It's okay to show that side and the growth." Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then check out our extended bonus segment with Osi on The ModGolf YouTube channel. Click on this link or the image below to watch. [ Episode Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Season 20 & Introducing Presenting Partner Big Swing Media 02:02 Meet Osi Umunna: Fashion, Entertainment & The Hole 9 Origin Story 04:09 First Golf Experience: The Power of Invitation & "Catching the Bug" 05:49 From Barber Chair to Boardroom: Building Networks & Inner Desires 10:58 The COVID Golf Boom & The Birth of The Hole 9 11:55 The Good Good Controversy: Lessons on Perspectives & Brand Responsibility 16:40 LeBron James, Steph Curry & the NBA's Impact on Golf's Growth 18:26 Adrian Colbert & On The Links (OTL): Athletes Transitioning to Golf 20:36 The Vegas Baby Golf Pro Am and the AM Golf Partnership 22:58 Steph Curry, Michael Jordan & the Power of Elite Athletes in Golf 26:52 Black-Owned Golf Brands to Watch: Renegade Golf, Blackballed, Masterpiece & Eastside Golf 29:43 The Story Behind the Name: "The Hole 9" 32:37 What Excites Osi & What Still Needs Work in the Golf Industry 35:57 Where to Connect with Osi & The Hole 9 🔗 Resources & Links Connect with Osi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osi-umunna-139b
- Sep 9, 202644 min
The Future of Golf Is Modular - How Cover The Tees is Building the Next Generation of Driving Range Experiences
What happens when modular construction expertise meets the booming golf entertainment market? In this season premiere of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with Matthew Towell (Founder/CEO) and Stephen Arnold (COO) of Cover The Tees to explore how they're transforming driving ranges across America into vibrant community entertainment hubs. From Matthew's unlikely golf start of hitting his stepmother's 7-iron over a house as a kid, to building a company that's now completed 100 modular installations nationwide, this episode is packed with insights on innovation, overcoming adversity, and the power of creating shared experiences through golf. Whether you're a golf course operator, an entrepreneur, or simply love hearing how businesses scale, you'll want to hear this conversation. Key Takeaways you'll discover: 1. Modular Construction = Speed, Scalability, and Season Extension Cover The Tees' modular approach allows facilities to install covered bays in just 10-14 days, scale from 10 to 20+ bays as demand grows, and add enclosures, heaters, and wind protection to extend operations into winter months. One Chicago-area facility tracked 1.5 million balls in the first four months of the year before the snow melted and their busy season even began. 2. Driving Ranges Are Becoming Community Entertainment Hubs The traditional "hit a bucket and leave" model is evolving. Cover The Tees clients are hosting line dancing, bands, trivia nights, and craft events, transforming ranges into year-round gathering spaces. Nicole Inkle's facility saw community engagement soar, while Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort quadrupled their revenue in year one. 3. Start Small, Prove Your ROI, Then Scale Cover The Tees encourages operators to start with 10 bays and expand later. One customer hit their previous year's ball sales in just the first month after installation, immediately requesting their second wing. The modular design makes expansion seamless. Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then check out our extended bonus segment with Matthew and Stephen on The ModGolf YouTube channel as we run through a live demo of Cover The Tee's "Bay Builder" tool. Click on this link or the image below to watch. 💬 Inspiring Quotes "The money is great, but what you get to feel from it afterwards. It's really opening up this game for more people to get involved. Who would not have before." — Matthew Towell, Founder/CEO "I can't tell you why it works. I just know it does work. We built it. People showed up. We were able to take our revenues from $90,000 and do $300,000 in the first three months." — Stephen Arnold, COO "Watching the families come in with a grandmother in a wheelchair sitting in the bay with her family around her watching her grandkids hit balls. I was like, 'This is freaking cool, man. This is what I want to do forever.'" — Matthew Towell, Founder/CEO Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Season 20 & Cover The Tees 02:13 Matt's first golf experience: stealing clubs, hitting over a house, and getting hooked 03:58 Stephen's introduction to golf: plastic clubs, grandpa, and the magic of a golf cart 05:12 The Cover The Tees origin story: Modular classrooms, rental businesses, and a wife's health scare 09:39 COVID, lost contracts, and the pivot to golf entertainment 11:24 The first prototype in Austin, Texas: finding early adopters 13:03 Stephen's journey: From skeptical client to COO at Cover The Tees 15:39 The Palmetto Dunes installation: 14 bays, built in 60 days, and how it 4x'd revenue 16:14 Market opportunity: 14,000+ golf courses in the U.S. and why this scales anywhere 17:53 The design process: Engineering packages, permits, and turnkey solutions 21:00 Building the dream team: Bringing in Top Tracer veterans and industry experts 23:52 The Bay Builder tool: Customization meets modular consistency 24:35 Exte
- Aug 15, 202621 min
ModGolf Season 19 Wrap-up / Season 20 Preview
That's a wrap for Season 19 of The ModGolf Podcast! Our team is currently working on your next twelve episodes for Season 20, which launches mid September 2026. We heard some amazing stories from a diverse group of guests who discussed how innovation, inclusion, technology, entertainment, sustainability, 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 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. Let us know which ones you enjoyed the most and I'd love to learn why you liked them! Our Season 19 guests were: Episode 1: Hyman Ngo, Co-Founder of Levelwear 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. Click to listen 🎧 >> Team Over Everything - The Art of Building an Enduring Brand Episode 2: Drew Koehler, Co-Founder of Blue Tees Golf What happens when a broken Amazon rangefinder ruins your round and sparks a multi-million dollar business idea? 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 disrupt the golf industry with better design and smarter technology. Click to listen 🎧 >> From Corporate Consultant to Golf Disruptor Episode 3: Greg Collins, Founder 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. Greg Collins, founder and CEO of GRIT Inc. reveals 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 golf bag twisting sideways in your cart, or an entrepreneur looking for startup resilience and product design inspiration, this is your must-listen episode! Click to listen 🎧 >> From The Hockey Rink to The First Tee Episode 4: Renate Roeleveld - CEO of The GCAE / 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 us 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. Click to listen 🎧 >> A European Playbook to Future-Proof Golf Episode 5: Geoff Tait - Founder & President 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 loves craft beer on the first, ninth or 19th hole. Click to li
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