"I got sick for a few years and I was getting tired of being in bed thinking about what I wanted to do. So I sent out a focus group study to golfers that had been on a list of mine from my previous business and it was a survey asking them multiple questions about what their pain points were in the golf industry. What I heard was the frustration around not knowing what club to buy, feeling like every club was marketed as better. Marketing had started to become more important than performance. The balance was out of whack. And in a moment it matched with my moral compass. My grandmother taught disabled children her whole life. I was around these kids and I didn't like seeing them being taken advantage of just like I felt golfers are being taken advantage of. I looked at my wife when I was still in bed and I said, "I'm going to start the Consumer Reports of golf" and she instantly said, "yes you are!". So I got my ass right out of bed and got to work." "The Golf Digest Hot List was the bible to tell golfers what to buy as a print publication at the time and they had staked claim to that. But they had yet to lay claim to the digital world, so like the wild west I wanted to put down my flag down before they did. I wanted to build trust with the most hardcore golfers out there, create a place where they could come and trust anything and everything that we put out there. Something that was honest and had integrity behind it rather than run by the manufacturers. I thought it would be 3-5 years before the manufacuturers got on board with it. I knew it would be a bit of a rub but man, was I ever wrong." ______________________________________________ We want to thank our partner inrange® for presenting this episode of The ModGolf Podcast! inrange® is a radar-based ball-tracking company that enhances the driving range experience by offering the most engaging gameplay and precise ball-tracking on the market. From private clubs and standalone commercial ranges, to multi-storey “Big Box” entertainment venues and limited-flight ‘compact’ ranges, Inrange® creates unparalleled experiences for every type of player - and unleashes your business’ growth potential. They are also the only software in the world offering a bay vs bay link up feature - allowing large groups to play against one another in teams across the entire venue. To learn more check out www.inrangegolf.com. ______________________________________________ "The manufacturers not only didn't like MyGolfSpy, but they hated everything that we stood for. They tried to sue us and use any angle they could to shut us up. Manufacturers keep a lot of the small media companies quiet because of one simple thing: the small media companies and blogs didn't have a legal team but we did. I had a group behind me that knew what I was after and stood up for me as a legal team. None of these manufacturers didn't have a leg to stand on with any of these potential law suits and they knew it, and they wanted to threaten us to keep us quiet. But as soon as we fired back - and our biggest weapon was "if you want to sue us, great. But we're going to make it public and every letter you send us we be public record". To this day MyGolfSpy has never been sued and we have never taken an article down." "The golf consumer saw that someone who was fighting for them, which is exactly why MyGolfSpy became successful. We put the consumer first and the companies last. I don't care about the corporations, I care about the golfer and how they spend their hard-earned money. I don't want golfers spending more if it does not help them improve compared to what they already own. This is a philosophy that companies are not accustomed to because it has been engrained in us that we need the newest club that comes out." Click on the image below to watch our extended conversation with Adam on our Youtube Channel! "When I first created MyGolfSpy my vision was to make the cream of the crop rise to the top and have all the junk go away. In order to do that there were small companies like Sub70, Vice and EvenRoll who now have bigger names partly because we leveled the playing field and we gave them a place to be heard about. Golf Digest isn't writing about these small companies because they are not getting paid to do so. We said "here's what we're willing to do. If a product performs in the top X percent of our testing and we believe that that product or service is a standout we will then spotlight them to help amplify the messaging to keep these brands who deserve it on the tip of golfer's tongues through content marketing." "We had to diversify in the beginning in order to survive for the long term. I looked at MyGolfSpy as a Proof of Concept. This wasn't something that I did for the money. I did this to try and change an industry that I believed needed changing. It had gotten out of hand. So I said, "I'll give it a few years to see if it works and if it does I'll reinvest my own money to go to the second phase and build our own test facility. But if no one likes this or cares, I'll move on and do something else". We have grown every year with the reader and the consumer. It's a testiment that proves that the golf consumer has an apetite for this information. So to create something sustainable for the long term we could not rely on the advertising dollars. I see MyGolfSpy as a 100 year business that survives long after I am gone." Episode Chapters [02:40] [05:00] [07:00] [14:00] [17:00] [22:15] [24:45] [25:35] [28:20] [30:50] [36:10] To learn more about Adam and MyGolfSpy, check out their website. And his other business True Fit Golf. You can also connect with Adam on his bio page. ______________________________________________ We want to thank our sponsor partner Golf Genius Software for supporting The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com.Special Guest: Adam Beach - Owner and Founder of MyGolfSpy.

"I joined the business over 16 years ago, but even before that my father would talk about potential clients saying "Well, I don't know if I want miniature golf at my Family Entertainment Facility because it's kind of going out of style". But miniature golf is one of those activities and attractions that will never go out of style."... Scott Lundmark, President of Adventure Golf & Sports Miniature Golf Fun Facts... There are 4,383 Miniature golf courses in the United States as of September 2023. The earliest documented mention of a miniature golf course is in the June 8, 1912 edition of The Illustrated London News, referring to a minigolf course called The Golfstacle. Even earlier, William Senhouse Clarke patented the 'Golfstacle' box kit in 1907. The first miniature golf course in Canada was at the Maples Inn in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. The "Mapes" was constructed as a summer home in the 1890s but was renovated into a club in 1902, opened to the public in 1914, and had a miniature golf course in 1930. The popular nightspot burned in 1985. Parkside's Whispering Pines Miniature Golf is the oldest miniature golf course in the United States. This historic gem has been entertaining visitors since its opening in 1930. 51 countries have National Minigolf Association governing bodies which are part of The World Minigolf Sport Federation. ______________________________________________ We want to thank our partner inrange® for presenting this episode of The ModGolf Podcast! inrange® is a radar-based ball-tracking company that enhances the driving range experience by offering the most engaging gameplay and precise ball-tracking on the market. From private clubs and standalone commercial ranges, to multi-storey “Big Box” entertainment venues and limited-flight ‘compact’ ranges, Inrange® creates unparalleled experiences for every type of player - and unleashes your business’ growth potential. They are also the only software in the world offering a bay vs bay link up feature - allowing large groups to play against one another in teams across the entire venue. To learn more check out www.inrangegolf.com. ______________________________________________ "Our business in booming right now. In fact it has grown consistently over the years and with the addition of Putt Shack, PopStroke and The Puttery, combined with the explosion of craft breweries there has been a flood of money pouring in the marketplace for miniature golf. Part of the reason is because it's attactive to all ages from six year old children all the way to great-grandparents." Click on the image below to watch our extended conversation with Scott on our Youtube Channel! "From a business perspective, miniature golf has high player throughput, little maintenence and low operating costs which are factors that help fuel its growth. And it's even popular for the cool, hip date night people out there!" Episode Chapters [02:40] Scott shares his first golf experience at 11 years old at their family run "Arne's Funland Little Duffers Miniature Golf" course. [05:00] The origin of the family miniature golf business which all started with Scott's dad Arne Lundmark, known as "The GodFather of Mini Golf". [07:00] Making the entrepreneurial decision around 1980 to sell their adventure park and focus on designing and building mini putt courses. [14:00] AGS miniature golf products and their new innovations such as "Mini Links" portable golf holes. [17:00] Who the AGS customers are and how they have expanded and diversified their client base to include cruise ships and rooftop, rollout and pop-up activations. [22:15] Future trends and predictions on where the miniature golf industry, products and experiences are heading. [24:45] New tech-enabled growth segments for mini-golf that have been fueled by the emergence of Topgolf, Popstroke and Putt Shack. [25:35] AGS and Scott's commitment to eco-friendly, carbon reduced, sustainable products as their new Modular Advantage system. [28:20] How AGS markets their products and approach to customer aquisition and retention. [30:50] Colin askes about the most ambitious projects the AGS has designed and delivered. [36:10] We learn the most exotic location that AGS has built a miniature golf course. To learn more about Scott and Adventure Golf & Sports, check out their website. You can also connect with Scott on his bio page. ______________________________________________ We want to thank our sponsor partner Golf Genius Software for supporting The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com.Special Guest: Scott Lundmark, President of Adventure Golf & Sports.

"One of my philosophies is to give as much away for free as I possibly can on the front end. The more you give away for free, the more you're going to get on the back end as far as currency and customer loyalty." - Gary Guerrero Jr., Founder and CEO of Lag Shot Golf and Scratch Golf Academy ______________________________________________ We want to thank our partner inrange® for presenting this episode of The ModGolf Podcast! inrange® is a radar-based ball-tracking company that enhances the driving range experience by offering the most engaging gameplay and precise ball-tracking on the market. From private clubs and standalone commercial ranges, to multi-storey “Big Box” entertainment venues and limited-flight ‘compact’ ranges, Inrange® creates unparalleled experiences for every type of player - and unleashes your business’ growth potential. They are also the only software in the world offering a bay vs bay link up feature - allowing large groups to play against one another in teams across the entire venue. To learn more check out www.inrangegolf.com. ______________________________________________ "When we teach our coaches to go out and do marketing or increase their sales, I remind them that most business people hold back their best stuff. Their belief is "This is a closely guarded secret and you gotta pay me this if you want it." Now, that's one approach but I say, "hey, here's that secret man. I got more where that comes from." You're like "Wow, this guy's amazing" and then here, here's another secret. Here's another secret and another secret. What happens is I'm building trust and an indebtedness from you to me. "Man, that Gary is so good, he's always helping me out. I just want to do something for him." Now, when I say, "hey, do you want to buy my thing?" customers say "yes, yes I do! I want to give you money because you've been helping me so much." And then the next thing I offer they go, "yeah, I want that too!" I don't need to hold back. I see people hold back too much. You need to give all you can up front and put your best foot forward." Click on the image below to watch our extended conversation with Gary on our Youtube Channel! Episode Chapters [03:05] Gary's first golf experience and the person who introduced him to the game [06:15] We learn how one of his products - Lag Shot Golf - has cut Gary's handicap from 9 to a 5 [07:45] Gary shares his entrepreneneurial backstory that starts with his first business at six years old [14:20] With encouragement from his dying father, Gary launched GGG Marketing in 2010 [17:15] Switching his GGG business model from website design, SEO and marketing to coaching, Gary landed his first sport client with a tennis coach creating online training videos [19:20] After meeting PGA instructor Adam Bazalgette, Gary switched his business model to solely focus on the golf industry [20:55] How Gary's first golf venture "Golf Fanatics" set the foundation for the two successful businesses he currently runs [22:45] We learn about the "Customer Value Ladder" that Gary applies to both Scratch Golf Academy and Lag Shot Golf [28:00] Gary's "Give First" mindset and building community on Instagram with @golfentrepreneur [35:25] The creation of execution of Scratch Golf Academy in 2015 and Lag Shot Golf in 2020 [40:10] Rapid prototyping and the product design process that led the commerialization of Lag Shot Golf "I saw the gap in the market for a hittable swing trainer, and that was why we created Lag Shot Golf". To learn more about Gary and Lag Shot Golf, check out their website. You can also connect with Gary on his bio page. ______________________________________________ We want to thank our sponsor partner Golf Genius Software for supporting The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com.Special Guest: Gary Guerrero Jr., Founder and CEO of Lag Shot Golf and Scratch Golf Academy.

"I'm not sure that I discovered it, but I let out the part of me that loves to communicate with people. The part of me that likes to talk and learn about people, places and things, what they do and incorporate some of the wisdom they have that I may not have even thought of." ______________________________________________ We want to thank our new partner inrange® for presenting this episode of The ModGolf Podcast! inrange® is a radar-based ball-tracking company that enhances the driving range experience by offering the most engaging gameplay and precise ball-tracking on the market. From private clubs and standalone commercial ranges, to multi-storey “Big Box” entertainment venues and limited-flight ‘compact’ ranges, Inrange® creates unparalleled experiences for every type of player - and unleashes your business’ growth potential. They are also the only software in the world offering a bay vs bay link up feature - allowing large groups to play against one another in teams across the entire venue. To learn more check out www.inrangegolf.com. ______________________________________________ "That's the beauty of people coming together and in radio it is minds working with minds. There's no physical interaction. There's no "I see you, you see me!" And there's triggers, things that happen that are Kismet. "Oh wow, you did that?", or "I never thought about that. That's very interesting!" Isn't that the beauty of the whole game?" Click on the image below to watch our extended conversation with Danielle on our Youtube Channel! "You never know what you're going to come across on a golf course with people. You find out things about yourself through the game of golf like "God, give yourself a break!" Episode Chapters [02:30] We open the show with Danielle providing an overview of The Golf Club Radio Show [04:50] Danielle shares her first ever golf experience and who introduced her to the game [09:45] We learn how Danielle ended up in Hawaii by way of New York and London [13:00] The early years of Danielle's journalism career in TV and radio that led to the opportunity to host a golf-themed show [16:00] How the Golf Club Radio Show came into existence and the people that helped make it happen [20:00] We learn about what motivates Danielle to energetically continue creating her weekly show after 25 years [21:30] Colin and Danielle share stories about having fun and not taking golf so seriously when things aren't going well [25:00] The disparity in prize money between The PGA and LPGA Tours are what they can learn from professional tennis [26:10] Danielle talks about the challenges and the opportunities of being a women in the golf media living in Hawaii [31:20] We talk about the power of surrounding yourself with positive people, which leads to a conversation about previous guest Claude Brousseau [33:00] Danielle shares her perspective on how recovery from the devastating fire in Lahaina on Maui is impacting daily life, tourism and golf To learn more about Danielle and listen to The Golf Club Radio Show, check out their website. You can also connect with Danielle on her bio page. ______________________________________________ We want to thank our sponsor partner Golf Genius Software for supporting The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com.Special Guest: Danielle Tucker - Owner, Host and Producer of The Golf Club Radio Show.

"It's my favourite day of the week. Every Wednesday afternoon I go to the hospital and spend two hours, however long the kids want to hit golf balls and teach the kids of all abilities how they can play, how they can hit golf balls, regardless of their medical condition. All the children at Ranken Jordan are medically complex. So we'll have kids coming in that are in hospital beds and wheelchairs and walkers. They are on ventilators, they've got feeding tubes, a little bit of everything and regardless of what they're facing they hit golf balls."...Kevin Corn - PGA Head Golf Professional and Pediatric Hospital Golf Program Creator ______________________________________________ Big thanks to our sponsor partner Golf Genius Software for supporting The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com. ______________________________________________ "You'll see them literally laying down in bed on their sides swinging. We've had the kids with severe burns to hands and arms and all over the body that don't have fingers. They still swing on their own holding the golf club. It's a very, very powerful afternoon and no better way to spend a day off than in there with the kids hitting golf balls and teaching them and helping them get better through golf." Click on the image below to watch our extended conversation with Kevin on our Youtube Channel! "Care Beyond The Bedside is the healthcare model at Ranken Jordan. They want kids out of bed. About 80% of the time that the kids are awake are spent outside their rooms. So they're out playing video games, golf, basketball, out on the rock climbing wall, out on the field or doing their therapy. That's where the Care Beyond The Bedside comes in. When you watch it in action it is absolutely incredible. Miracles are happening there daily. To see that every time I go in there and to be a small part of it is mind-blowing." Episode Chapters [01:45] Kevin shares how he was introduced to golf by his dad at the age of five and his path to becoming a PGA Teaching Professional. [03:30] We get an overview of the golf program Kevin has put in place at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital and why Wednesday is his favourite day of the week. [05:00] The origin story behid the program's creation and where Kevin drew inspiration from. [09:00] Kevin shares stories of how the golf program has positively impacted the lives of the kids and their families. [14:10] We hear some heartfelt stories from the parent's perspective of how Kevin's work has helped change lives and provided hope. [16:00] Ranken Jordan's "Care Beyond The Bedside" model that keeps kids active, engaged and out of their rooms. [18:00] How the Ranken Jordan golf program could and should be implemented at the 300+ Pediatric Hospitals across the US and Canada. [20:00] How Kevin spends a typical Wednesday with the kids at "Ranken Jordan National GC". [24:10] We explore what the future holds for Kevin and the golf program at Ranken Jordan. "I put out a simple ask on social media and the next thing you know is when I need $1,000 to buy something I receive $4,000. Everybody is only too happy to help where they can. There also are small groups that donate the proceeds from their events to our golf program at Ranken Jordan. It's amazing how powerful this game can be and the amount of good it can do for people in so many different ways that we never thought of. But now that we see that golf in a pediatric hospital is a really good idea it opens up our eyes to many other opportunities." To learn more about the impact Kevin is making at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, check out his weekly blog posts. You can also connect with Kevin on his bio page. ______________________________________________ We want to thank our new partner inrange® for presenting this episode of The ModGolf Podcast! inrange® is a radar-based ball-tracking company that enhances the driving range experience by offering the most engaging gameplay and precise ball-tracking on the market. From private clubs and standalone commercial ranges, to multi-storey “Big Box” entertainment venues and limited-flight ‘compact’ ranges, Inrange® creates unparalleled experiences for every type of player - and unleashes your business’ growth potential. They are also the only software in the world offering a bay vs bay link up feature - allowing large groups to play against one another in teams across the entire venue. To learn more check out www.inrangegolf.com.Special Guest: Kevin Corn - PGA Head Golf Professional and Pediatric Hospital Golf Program Creator.

"I was trying to use my real life experience and what I went through when I was younger. I used some strategies of being in the same position as all those kids who come from families who do not have access into the game of golf. I did some research and discovered that there was a need for a golf academy to create a pathway for these kids to learn and play the game."... Isaiah Mwesige, CEO of The AFRIYEA Golf Academy ______________________________________________ We want to thank our new partner inrange® for presenting this episode of The ModGolf Podcast! inrange® is a radar-based ball-tracking company that enhances the driving range experience by offering the most engaging gameplay and precise ball-tracking on the market. From private clubs and standalone commercial ranges, to multi-storey “Big Box” entertainment venues and limited-flight ‘compact’ ranges, Inrange® creates unparalleled experiences for every type of player - and unleashes your business’ growth potential. They are also the only software in the world offering a bay vs bay link up feature - allowing large groups to play against one another in teams across the entire venue. To learn more check out www.inrangegolf.com. ______________________________________________ "If we are to make a difference in our communities in Uganda we need to build something that is going to create opportunities for anyone to take up golf. No matter the background or gender of these individuals, everyone must be in position to have a chance because golf is still a game that is dominated by older men." Click on the image below to watch our extended conversation with Isaiah on our Youtube Channel! Episode Chapters [02:50] Isaiah shares when he was first introduced to golf and the person who invited him. [04:50] How Isaiah transitioned from caddying to playing at the Toro Club in western Uganda. [06:00] The "AHA moment" that led to the creation of The AFRIYEA Golf Academy. [08:20] The current state of golf in Uganda and how Isaiah is working to change it. [10:50] Early days of The AFRIYEA Golf Academy and how they attracted kids to join the program. [14:20] Growth of The AFRIYEA Golf Academy since launching in 2020. [16:45] Fundraising, partnerships, donations and equipment needs to make the academy sustainable. [18:40] How The AFRIYEA Golf Academy is scaling across Uganda and into other African countries. [20:10] Outreach programs, demonstrations and clinics that introduce golf to rural communities. [22:15] The future for Ugandan golf: more courses, elite level players and career opportunites. [23:40] Success stories from The AFRIYEA Golf Academy. [25:15] Isaiah's thoughts and hopes for the future of Ugandan golf in 5/10/20 years time. To learn more about the impact Isaiah has made positively impacting the lives of Ungandan kids, check out the AFRIYEA Golf Academy website. You can also connect with Isaiah on his bio page. "I was trying to use my real life experience, what I went personally through. I used some strategies to see if I was in the same position as all those kids from families who can't have access into the game of golf. I discovered there was a need to create a golf academy, create a pathway for these kids to play the game of golf. So if we are to make a difference in our community in Uganda, we need something that is going to create opportunity for everyone to play the game of golf. No matter their background, no matter the gender of these individuals everyone must be in position to have an opportunity. However, with creating the AFRIYEA Golf Academy we have been able to change the status quo and make a difference. It's now not only just bringing the people on the golf course, but for us we believe we can be in position to take the game where people are instead of bringing people where golf is." ______________________________________________ We want to thank our sponsor partner Golf Genius Software for supporting The ModGolf Podcast since 2019! Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com.Special Guest: Isaiah Mwesige, CEO of AFRIYEA Golf Academy.

"I live by investing 86,400 seconds per day to obtain the highest ROI possible on fulfillment and mindfulness. My purpose in this life is to make a difference in other people's lives". Claude Brousseau, PGA Master Professional and Director of Player Development at The Wailea Golf Academy joins host Colin Weston for an inspirational 40 minutes of conversation. ______________________________________________ We want to thank our sponsor partner Golf Genius Software for helping support The ModGolf Podcast Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com. ______________________________________________ "I can accomplish goals by avoiding negative thoughts. When things are not going well in golf or life, take the time to look at yourself in the mirror and say okay, you are the CEO of your life. You need to assume those responsibilities with the decision, and there is a price to be outside of your comfort zone, but that's where you realize your potential." "I was able to go to the Dunhill tournaments and walk on both St. Andrews and Carnoustie the same day. So you can see why I'm so grateful and full of appreciation." Click on the image below to watch our extended conversation with Claude on our Youtube Channel! Episode Chapters [02:30] Claude shares his first golf experience and the person who invited him to put a club in his hands. [04:30] Claude discusses his days growing up in a small rural town in Quebec Canada and "First Life" as an ICU nurse in Florida. [06:40] We learn about Claude's golf mini tour experience in Florida and how that lead to the start of his teaching career. [09:45] How Claude ended up in Maui and the supportive people who helped shape his approach to teaching. [14:30] The lessons learned and experience acquired as a nurse that Claude applies to teaching his diverse group of students. [16:50] Colin asked Claude to elaborate on his approach to spending the 86,400 seconds that each day gifts us. [19:30] We learn about a "Day in The Life" of Claude Brousseau. [27:00] Claude talks about the influence that mentors such as business tycoon Anthony von Mandl have on his outlook on life. [30:00] "Learn to listen, as opportunity sometimes knocks very softly"... Jackson Brown [22:15] Claude's teaching philosophy and approach to golf learning, training and improvement. [36:30] We learn what a personal teaching experience with Claude would look like. To learn more about the impact Claude has made in 25+ years of teaching, check out the "Claude 4 Best Golf website. You can also connect with Claude on his bio page. ______________________________________________ If you love golf, we have exclusive deals on golf gear and services that we use and support! We launched The ModGolf Pro Shop to offer you - our ModGolfers - 10-20% OFF exclusive discounts using promo code MODGOLF. We have curated a diverse selection of awesome brands like KINONA, deWiz Golf, ODIN Golf, Back2Basics Golf, Deuce and Project72Golf to help you play better and look great while doing it. CLICK TO SHOP AND SAVE.

Paul McEldon is the CEO of Clubface-golf.com which is a social network just about golf, for golf and only golf. "I turned up at the golf club and I spoke to the general manager Steve and I said "how do I connect with other golfers in the golf club to arrange a game?" And his answer was perfect - perfectly bad but perfectly good. He said "Paul, take yourself in the car park. When you see somebody putting their bag in the car, don't speak to them because they finished. When you see them taking it out, go and have a word with them and ask if you can join them." I thought, "Wow, okay we're paying 3,000 pounds a year to be a member of a golf club. There has to be a better way for this to happen."... Paul McEldon ______________________________________________ We want to thank our sponsor partner Golf Genius Software for helping support The ModGolf Podcast Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com. ______________________________________________ So I sat down with Steve and said to him, "how do you communicate with your members of the golf club" and he said "we send out weekly newsletters, we've got the notice boards everywhere, I walk through the bar two or three times". I replied "that's all communicating AT". The question I asked was "how do you communicate WITH?" And as soon as I said, "how do you function with social media?" you could see his eyes glaze over. What dawned on me was that if the whole golf community of diverse yet like-minded people, could come to a place that was safe and relevant, would there be space for them? So that's when we created the first version of ClubFace-Golf. Click on the image below to watch our extended conversation with Paul on our Youtube Channel! Episode Chapters [03:00] Paul and Colin open the show talking about when they met up in person for the first time in London two weeks before recording the episode. [04:10] Paul shares his first golf experience, which curiously involves a dog. [06:10] Paul provides us with his professional background and experience that led up to the start of his entrepreneurial journey and the launch of ClubFace-Golf. [08:40] Paul describes what ClubFace-Golf is, the value it creates for the users and why he is so passionate about this venture. [13:30] Paul talks about the value of aligning yourself with investors and partners that embrace the vision of what you are creating. [18:20] Paul shares the ClubFace-Golf growth and monetization strategy. [20:20] Colin asks Paul how ClubFace-Golf strikes the balance between moderating the conversations and posts while not influencing the narative of the content. [21:20] We learn about the size of the ClubFace-Golf community and the global breakdown on where users are. [23:30] Paul shares the plan to scale the business model with the launch of ClubFace-Cricket, ClubFace-Football, ClubFace-Gyms and others. [27:50] We hear about the importance of ensuring that ClubFace-Golf is a safe space with zero tolerance for abuse, bullying or derogatory behaviour. To learn more about the impact Paul makes to support the golf-loving community, check out the ClubFace-Golf website. You can also connect with Paul on his bio page. ______________________________________________ If you love golf, we have exclusive deals on golf gear and services that we use and support! We launched The ModGolf Pro Shop to offer you - our ModGolfers - 10-20% OFF exclusive discounts using promo code MODGOLF. We have curated a diverse selection of awesome brands like KINONA, deWiz Golf, ODIN Golf, Back2Basics Golf, Deuce and Project72Golf to help you play better and look great while doing it. CLICK TO SHOP AND SAVE. Special Guest: Paul McEldon, CEO at ClubFace-Golf.

Colin met Preston Phillips on a HYPE Sports Innovation "Ask Me Anything" webinar and was so impressed with his genuine desire to help entrepreneurs and their companies that we had to invite him on the show to share his experiences with you. "Through an investment bank that we created, we had the opportunity to work with some different leagues that helped them grow in various ways. I think it's great what cricket has been able to do to progress the sport and position the product to reach a larger, more diverse fan base. I would argue the same with rugby and how they changed their game over the course of the last 10-12 years with Rugby Sevens and brought it to The States. And we're seeing this in a number of other sports as well and golf is now learning from them." ______________________________________________ If you love golf, we have exclusive deals on golf gear and services that we use and support! We launched The ModGolf Pro Shop to offer you - our ModGolfers - 10-20% OFF exclusive discounts using promo code MODGOLF. We have curated a diverse selection of awesome brands like KINONA, deWiz Golf, ODIN Golf, Back2Basics Golf, Deuce and Project72Golf to help you play better and look great while doing it. CLICK TO SHOP AND SAVE. ______________________________________________ "It goes back to the technology piece of what's happening next to elevate sport experience, creating the space for us to work with bite-size data to build, measure, analyse and decide what to lean into next. We can see things up close and really understand who the athletes are - get under the helmet, if you will. From a content creation side and ultimately where the media dollars are moving, AI, augmented reality and web3 allow for all these future opportunities to present themselves. Click on the image below to watch our extended conversation with Preston on our Youtube Channel! Episode Chapters [03:00] Preston shares his connection to playing golf and who introduced him to the game. Spoiler alert - his handicap is waaaay lower than Colin's. 😂 [04:40] Preston gives us an overview of what he does in the sport technology and fan experience space with WhiteRock and Cerro Capital. [08:30] Colin asks Preston to share his thoughts on the LIV Golf / PGA Tour / PIF merger and what opportunities are there to enhance the fan experience. [13:00] Preston and Colin discuss the value of team golf events, using the success of both cricket and rugby as validators of where pro golf should expand into. [14:50] Preston tells us about a couple of ventures in the sport space that Cerro Capital has invested in, including Religion of Sports. [18:30] Preston shares his thoughts on the future of "location-based sports", such at Rory and Tiger's TGL golf league created by TMRW Sports and The PGA Tour. [20:40] Colin asks Preston how he believes golf can innovate more and which sports can golf learn from. [27:00] We talk about the acsending value of women's sport leagues and franchises, along with the women-led companies that Preston supports. [30:00] Preston and Colin talk about the popularity of mixed pro sport events with women and men competing together and the opportunity for pro golf to do more of it. [31:30] We finish up asking Preston about where he seeing sport experience heading in 10-15 years time. To learn more about the impact Preston makes to support Sport Tech startups, check out the Cerro Capital website. You can also connect with Preston on his bio page. ______________________________________________ After testing the deWiz biofeedback swing analysis product we were so impressed with the results that we invited them to offer you an exclusive 10% OFF your purchase using promo code MODGOLF! CLICK TO SAVE on deWiz to see (and feel) lasting results in your swing tempo, length and path improvement. Special Guest: Preston Phillips - Entrepreneur/Investor/Advisor with Whiterock and Cerro Capital.

That's a wrap for Season 13 of The ModGolf Podcast! Our team is currently working on your next twelve episodes for Season 14, which launches early July 2023. We heard some amazing stories from a diverse group of guests who discussed how inclusion, technology, entertainment, music, celebrity, hospitality and community building intersect to shape the future of golf. ______________________________________________ If you love golf, we have exclusive deals on golf gear and services that we use and support! We launched The ModGolf Pro Shop to offer you - our ModGolfers - 10-20% OFF exclusive discounts using promo code MODGOLF. We have curated a diverse selection of awesome brands like KINONA, deWiz Golf, ODIN Golf, Back2Basics Golf, Deuce and Project72Golf to help you play better and look great while doing it. CLICK TO SHOP AND SAVE. ______________________________________________ If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our twelve Season 13 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 why you liked them! Our Season 13 guests were: Episode 1 John Simpson - Founder and Chairman - On Course Foundation "Being disabled myself, I chatted with a few of the injured veterans and told them what had happened to me. I saw some of them looking back at me and I realized that golf was something they could do. That's when I thought, "if we could start a charity which teaches golf on a long-term basis with the idea of then getting them some form of employment within the golf and related industries, that if we could do that, that would be quite something". And that's where it all started." We open Season 13 with an inspirational conversation with John Simpson, Founder of On Course Foundation. Click to listen >> MAKING A DIFFERENCE: SUPPORTING THE RECOVERY OF INJURED VETERANS THROUGH GOLF Episode 2 Kat Ramirez - Founder of Golfing Buddy "Golf is a great game to get to know people. That's why we go on the golf course with new people and spend four hours with them. It's because golfers really want to have a good time, instead of feeling like they're not good enough. So Golfing Buddy was created to empower people to find other people just like them to go play golf with."... Kat Ramirez, Founder of Golfing Buddy joins us to share how to successfully self-fund a startup as a side hustle. Click to listen >> CONNECTING GOLFERS WITH LIKEMINDED PLAYING PARTNERS Episode 3 Bob Winskowicz - Founder of SQAIRZ Working for Arnold Palmer and having "The King" in your mentorship corner is one of many positive experiences that Bob Winskowicz - Founder of SQAIRZ - has as part of his secret sauce. Host Colin Weston learns about the influences that helped shape Bob's world view to become the entrepreneur and business leader that he is today. Click to listen >> DO A COMMON THING IN AN UNCOMMON WAY Episode 4 Nick Conrad - Founder of Twilight Golf Association "I thought it wasn't crazy that you could pull together lots of strangers and create a golf league out of it. If I could allow those people that regularly fill out the tee sheet to create organized games, that really would resonate." Twilight Golf Association Founder Nick Conrad joins us to share how partnering with a technology company has turbocharged his startup. Click to listen >> SCALING A GOLF STARTUP WITH PARTNERSHIPS Episode 5 Lesley and Clare McMahon - Breaking the "grass ceiling" in the golf industry Colin was invited to attend The NGCOA Canada Conference in Vancouver, where he sat down with the mother/daughter duo of Lesley and Clare McMahon to learn about the world of owning and operating a golf course. Lesley also shares her experience as the first female president of The National Golf Course Owner's Association Canada and Clare talks about the challenges and opportunities for women in the golf industry. Click to listen >> BREAKING THE GRASS CEILING - A MOTHER/DAUGHTER DUO WHO ARE CHANGING THE GOLF LEADERSHIP LANDSCAPE Episode 6 Ryan Engle - Founder of GOLF+ "My first virtual reality putt was 20-footer uphill with a left-to-right break. I hit it and put it 6 inches past the hole, burning the edge on the left. I thought, "Wow that felt exactly like hitting a putt." After that magical moment I said to the team "okay you know what, we're going to pivot 100% into VR." Ryan Engle, Founder and CEO of GOLF+ joins us to share how his love for writing code and playing golf led to the creation of the golf industry's leading VR gaming platform. Click to listen >> PERSEVERANCE, PIVOTING AND THE ABILITY TO CONTINUOUSLY ADAPT Episode 7 LIVE from the 2023 PGA Show with former guests Lydia Davies and Billy Brown Colin returns to The PGA Show in Orlando and was ready to record a podcast but his guest no-showed! Not to worry, as Colin spots previous show guest Lydia Davies walking by and asks her to join him for a spontaneous chat about what's cool at the show. Minutes later another previous guest jumps in to take this fun-filled conversation to the next level. Click to listen >> LIVE FROM THE 2023 PGA SHOW! Episode 8 Jillian Foss - Founder of #LEGS I thought, "what can we do to continue to lift up women towards leadership through golf?" because I believe the world would be a better place. So I set out to accomplish this mission and have some fun while we're at it. LEGS Ladies Executive Golf Society Founder Jillian Foss joins us to share how she combines her passion with a sense of purpose. Click to listen >> NO RISK = NO FUN Episode 9 Jewel Love - Society 61 "We know the golf industry has to be updated, the culture of it. To diversify that means you're willing to make changes that you never thought of making, to think differently and open up your mind in new ways." Jewel Love, Board Member and Advisor for Society 61 and The Society 61 Foundation joins us to share how their apparel brand acts as the platform to support young elite African American golfers. Click to listen >> BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO CREATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF GOLF LEGENDS Episode 10 Scott Stratten - Founder of UnMarketing After experiencing Scott Stratten's inspirational keynote talk at the NGCOA Canada conference in Vancouver, host Colin Weston sits down with the creator of UnMarketing to learn how the golf industry can flourish by embracing the virtues of authenticity, integrity and community. Click to listen >> YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK FOR YOU Episode 11 Brian Esposito - Founder/CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises "I've been through hell and back, made every mistake you can think of and I'm honoured to share those experiences with the great companies that we get to work with." Brian Esposito, Founder/CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises shares how he helps web3 sport and entertainment tech companies thrive and succeed. Click to listen >> TIME IS OUR MOST PRECIOUS COMMODITY Episode 12 Steve Madden - Co-Founder of Swingtweaks "After playing for the first time five years ago, I grinded away at the range over 60 times that winter in stall 107 just hitting balls till my hands bled. I was addicted. I made a decision a few years ago that I wanted to create a lifestyle, or a job where I could golf and do my own thing tech-wise." Swingtweaks Co-Founder Steve Madden joins us to share entrepreneurial lessons learned in the golf industry. Click to listen >> FIND CLARITY THROUGH ACTION ______________________________________________ After testing the deWiz biofeedback swing analysis product we were so impressed with the results that we invited them to offer you an exclusive 10% OFF your purchase using promo code MODGOLF! CLICK TO SAVE on deWiz to see (and feel) lasting results in your swing tempo, length and path improvement. ______________________________________________ We want to thank our sponsor partner Golf Genius Software for helping support The ModGolf Podcast Golf Genius powers tournament management at over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, resorts, golf associations, and tours in over 60 countries. So if you’re a golf professional or course operator who wants to save time, deliver exceptional golfer experiences, and generate more revenue, check them out online at golfgenius.com.Special Guests: Billy Brown - Founder and CEO The Golf Sanctuary LLC. 2x Amazon Best Selling Author, Real Estate Investor, and Entrepreneur, Bob Winskowicz - Founder of SQAIRZ, Brian Esposito - Founder and CEO, Esposito Intellectual Enterprises, Clare McMahon - MBA graduate and Golf Teaching Professional, Jewel Love - Board Member and Advisor with Society 61 and The Society 61 Foundation, Jillian Foss - Founder of #LEGS - The Ladies Executive Golf Society ⛳️, John Simpson - Founder of On Course Foundation, Kat Ramirez, Founder of Golfing Buddy, Lesley McMahon - Past President at NGCOA Canada / GM at Balmoral Golf Course, Lydia Davies - Founder and CEO of TeeMates Golf, Nick Conrad - Founder and General Manager of Twilight Golf Association, Ryan Engle, Founder and CEO of GOLF+, and Scott Stratten - The Creator of UnMarketing.