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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 $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 episodes? Contact Colin directly here (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/contact) or on Instagram @modgolfpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/modgolfpodcast/) to start the conversation.© 2026 ModSport Media Economics Golf Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Welcome to The ModGolf Podcast!

    Welcome to The ModGolf Podcast!
    Apr 26 2017
    The ModGolf Podcast talks with golf's top influencers, entrepreneurs, innovators and disruptors about their vision and solutions to re-imagine, transform and grow the game. Host Colin Weston explores the future of golf through conversations with the visionaries and influencers that are shaking up the sport. Thanks for joining us and please subscribe to our newsletter (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/subscribe) for your chance to win golf products we love in our latest #ModGolfGiveaway contest! Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear! As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building. I recently launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! By joining you will get access to exclusive live weekly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests. I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf. Click to join >> https://patreon.com/Modgolf I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/q_IZwlpO.jpg (https://patreon.com/Modgolf) We'd love to hear from you! Have any ideas or guests you'd like to hear on future episodes? Email me at colin@modgolfpodcast.com to start the conversation. Want to listen to our most downloaded episode? That would be our conversation with Blue Ocean Strategy co-author Professor Renée Mauborgne! Click to listen in (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/062-renee-mauborgne). CREATING NEW GOLF MARKETS THAT MAKE THE COMPETITION IRRELEVANT - RENÉE MAUBORGNE / BLUE OCEAN STRATEGY (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/062-renee-mauborgne) https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/X7wcIstN.jpg (https://modgolf.fireside.fm/062-renee-mauborgne) Special Guests: Jared Solomon, CEO and Co-Founder of Five Iron Golf and Renée Mauborgne - Co-author of Blue Ocean Strategy and Blue Ocean Shift.
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    4 mins
  • The Rebuild - Part 3: Is Your Swing Sequence Correct?

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

    Is your golf swing stuck in the past? In Part 3 of "The Rebuild," I’m back in the bay with Quinn Vilneff, Class A PGA of Canada Professional at Gowanus Golf Club in Vancouver. We’ve fixed the chipping issues, so now it’s time to tackle the full swing. The one that’s been holding me back for years.

    If you struggle with pulls, wipey fades, or feel like you just can’t compress the ball, this lesson is for you. Quinn breaks down why my 61-year-old baseball background is fighting my golf swing and gives me three simple, actionable feels to finally get my sequencing right.

    We go deep on Smash Factor, Center of Mass, ground reaction forces, and the "kinematic sequence," but Quinn makes it simple. The result? I gained 15+ yards with my 7-iron almost instantly just by moving my body differently.

    Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then why not watch this episode on The ModGolf YouTube channel!
    ---> https://youtu.be/YKW9Nqjhw24 or click on the image to add some video to the sounds and words.

    Episode Chapters
    0:00 - Intro: From Short Game to Full Swing
    1:30 - Smash Factor 101: What Rory's Driver Controversy Teaches Us
    4:45 - The BIG Diagnosis: ** Where is My Pelvis at Impact?
    **8:15 -     The "Dipping" Problem & Trail Leg Extension
    10:00 - The Mountain Analogy: Why Your Old Swing Never Dies
    13:30 - Golf Swing Sequencing Explained (Hands → Arms → Shoulders → Hips)
    16:45 - The "Bump" Drill: Getting Left Sooner
    20:30 - Ground Reaction Forces: Using the Ground Like a Pro
    24:15 - Creating Space: Why Your Hips Are Blocking Your Swing
    28:00 - ** The "Third Grade Bump" Live Drill
    **31:00 - Exaggeration is Key:     Rehearsing vs. Swinging
    35:00 - 7-Iron Results: The Launch Monitor Doesn't Lie (+15 Yards!)
    39:00 - Preseason Drill: The Yoga Ball Move (Indoor Training)
    41:00 - Part 4 Preview: The Driver (The Club I Dread)

    What You’ll Learn in This Golf Lesson:
    • The real reason you flip or scoop at impact (and how to fix it with your body, not your hands).
    • The simple "Trail Leg Extension" feel that stops you from dipping down.
    • How getting your center of mass in front of the ball changes your club path instantly.
    • The one indoor winter drill to improve your swing sequence without hitting balls.
    • Why golf fitness (with Cameron Barkley) and golf instruction must work together for all golfers, but especially for older ones like me.

    RELATED VIDEOS & RESOURCES
    👉 Book a virtual or in-person lesson with Quinn Vilneff at https://universitygolf.com/quinn-vilneff/
    or on Instagram @vangolfpro

    👉 Watch The Rebuild - Part 1: Are You Ready for a Golf Transformation That Actually LASTS?
    --> https://youtu.be/Vtxcxs_If4I

    👉 Watch The Rebuild - Part 2: Are You Ready To Fix Your Short Game By Understanding Spin Loft?
    --> https://youtu.be/9yuk1xCW-t0

    👉 Check out Gowanus Golf Club in Vancouver, the indoor facility featuring TrackMan.
    --> https://ggcvirtualgolf.ca/

    👉 Cameron Barkley - Vancouver Golf Performance
    --> https://www.vancouvergolfperformance.com/

    Special Guest: Quinn Vilneff - Class A PGA of Canada Teaching Professional..
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    41 mins
  • The Rebuild - Part 2: Are You Ready To Fix Your Short Game By Understanding Spin Loft?

    The Rebuild - Part 2: Are You Ready To Fix Your Short Game By Understanding Spin Loft?
    Feb 26 2026
    Do you chunk a chip then blade it over the green on the next shot? 😫😫😫 If you’re a struggling golfer tired of wasting strokes around the green, this video is your ultimate wake-up call. In Part 2 of "The Rebuild" series, ModGolf host Colin Weston (a 16-handicap on a mission) gears up for the first of three in-depth instruction sessions with Quinn Vilneff, a Class A PGA of Canada Teaching Professional. In this 36-minute masterclass, we completely overhaul Colin’s short game technique. Quinn reveals why most amateurs struggle with consistency, how your driving faults might be ruining your chipping, and the simple "Dollarama towel drill" that instantly fixes fat and thin contact. Whether you're looking for golf lessons, golf tips for beginners, or advanced golf game improvement strategies to lower your scores and have more fun, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can take straight to the course (or your indoor simulator like Colin did using Trackman at Gowanus Golf Club in Vancovuer!). Are you more of a watcher than a listener? Then why not watch this episode on The ModGolf YouTube channel! ---> https://youtu.be/9yuk1xCW-t0 or click on the image to add some video to the sounds and words. Episode Chapters 0:00 - Intro: Colin introduces "The Rebuild" Part 2 and the mission to go from a 16.4 to a 12 handicap in 2026. 1:30 - Meet Quinn Vilneff: From caddying on the PGA Tour to coaching in Vancouver. Learn how his high-performance background shapes his teaching. 4:25 - The Perfect Warm-Up: Quinn shares the "10-Yard Progression Drill" to avoid injury and build feel before you even think about touching your driver. 8:20 - Why Short Game Saves Scores: The difference between a good round and a great round? Disaster avoidance around the greens. 11:45 - Colin’s Stroke Savers Data: Analyzing the stats: Why Colin putts like a 4-handicap but chips like a 20-handicap. 14:40 - The "S" Word & The Revelation: Why Colin is hitting chips off the toe (and occasionally the hosel), and how his driver swing is ruining his short game. 19:00 - The Towel Drill: The simple, low-cost training aid that fixes an "inside-out" chip swing instantly. 23:15 - Understanding Bounce & Spin Loft: Quinn explains the physics of using your wedge's bounce to get consistent contact even in wet Vancouver conditions. 26:30 - Flipping the Script: Learning to get "steep and left" for short shots vs. "shallow and right" for the driver. 32:00 - Instant Improvement: Colin sees the data change on TrackMan - path fixed, center contact achieved! 34:00 - What’s Next: A preview of The Rebuild Part 3 (Irons) and Part 4 (Driver). What You’ll Learn in This Golf Lesson: Proper Warmup Techniques: How to prepare your body without reinforcing bad habits. Chipping Fundamentals: Why you need to use the bounce of the wedge, especially on tight lies or wet turf. Path Correction: How to fix a shallow, inside chip shot that leads to inconsistency. Game Improvement Strategy: The mindset shift from trying to hit perfect shots to simply avoiding disastrous ones. TrackMan Data: Understanding Club Path, Spin Loft, and why Carry Distance matters more than Total Distance. RELATED VIDEOS & RESOURCES 👉 Book a virtual or in-person lesson with Quinn Vilneff through his Instagram @vangolfpro https://www.instagram.com/vangolfpro/ 👉 Watch The Rebuild - Part 1: Are You Ready for a Golf Transformation That Actually LASTS? --> https://youtu.be/Vtxcxs_If4I 👉 Check out Gowanus Golf Club in Vancouver, the indoor facility featuring TrackMan. --> https://ggcvirtualgolf.ca/ 👉 Learn more about Arccos Golf sensors to track your own strokes gained data like Colin does. --> https://ca.arccosgolf.com/ Join our mission to make golf more innovative, inclusive and fun... and WIN some awesome golf gear! As the creator and host of The ModGolf Podcast and YouTube channel I've been telling golf entrepreneurship and innovation stories since May 2017 and I love the community of ModGolfers that we are building. I'm excited to announce that I just launched our ModGolf Patreon page to bring together our close-knit community of golf-loving people! As my Patron you will get access to exclusive live monthly interactive shows where you can participate, ask-me-anything video events, bonus content, golf product discounts and entry in members-only ModGolf Giveaway contests. I'm offering two monthly membership tiers at $5 and $15 USD, but you can also join for free. Your subscription will ensure that The ModGolf Podcast continues to grow so that I can focus on creating unique and impactful stories that support and celebrate the future of golf. Click to join >> https://patreon.com/Modgolf I look forward to seeing you during an upcoming live show!... Colin Special Guest: Quinn Vilneff - Class A PGA of Canada Teaching Professional..
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    37 mins
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