Who's Shaping the Future of Golf? Nominate Them for The Business in Golf 100 List!

Do you know someone in golf who's making a real impact - a founder, innovator, community builder, a rising star - but whose name never makes the headlines? This is your chance to shine a light on them.

In this 17-minute bonus conversation on The ModGolf YouTube channel, host Colin Weston sits down with David Hyland, co-founder of Business in Golf, to talk about The Business in Golf 100 - a fully independent initiative to recognize 100 of the most inspiring individuals shaping the future of the global golf industry.

David and his wife and co-founder Leanne launched Business in Golf just over a year ago as an independent media business covering the commercial, innovation, brand, and marketing side of the global golf industry. Their free weekly newsletter delivers editorial analysis, research, and insight—going a layer deeper than the headlines to explore why the news matters and what it means for the industry.

Now, they're launching The 100 List and they want YOUR nominations.

🎯 CALL TO ACTION: Nominate Yourself or Someone You Know!
Nominations close October 30, 2026.

👉 Nominate here: businessingolf.com/the100list

The Business in Golf 100 is open to anyone working in the golf industry, anywhere in the world. It's not about job title. It's not about profile. It's about impact and contribution.

🏆 What Is The Business in Golf 100?
The 100 List recognizes individuals across 10 categories:

1. Founders & Entrepreneurs
2. Executives & Business Leaders
3. Operators & Course Management
4. Investors & Deal Makers
5. Innovators & Technology Leaders
6. Designers & Creatives
7. Brand Builders
8. Creators
9. Catalysts
10. Rising Stars & Next-Generation Talent

⚖️ Fully Independent Judging Panel
The final 100 will be decided by a 100% independent judging panel—neither David nor Leanne have any input into who makes the list.

Chaired by: Martin Slumbers, former CEO of the R&A

Judging Panel Includes:
Rick Shiels – Golf content creator and YouTube pioneer
Katrina Matthew – Solheim Cup legend and major winner
Vicky Cuming – Industry titan, 30+ years at IMG
Jared Solomon – Five Iron Golf
Sal Sayed – Founder & CEO, Arccos Golf
Steve Skinner – CEO, Kemper Sports

The 5 Judging Criteria:

Impact
Innovation
Inspiration
Contribution to the Future of the Industry
Character & Values

Nominations Close: October 30, 2026
Final 100 Revealed: January 2027

Video Chapters
00:00 Welcome & CTA – Nominate for The Business in Golf 100
00:52 Meet David Hyland, Co-Founder of Business in Golf
01:30 What Is Business in Golf? The Why Behind the Media Platform
02:45 David & Leanne: Outside Perspectives as a Superpower
03:30 The Free Weekly Newsletter: Coverage & Content
04:45 Today's Headline: Jon Rahm, LIV Golf & LIV 2.0
05:30 How Content Gets Made: Interviews, Research & Contributors
07:00 The Ryder Cup Catalyst: Why Business in Golf Was Born
08:15 The External Macro Lens: Going Deeper Than the News
09:30 Introducing The Business in Golf 100
10:15 Who Is The 100 List For?
11:00 Contribution Over Profile: What Makes This List Different
11:45 Fully Independent Judging Panel & Martin Slumbers
12:30 The 5 Judging Criteria Explained
13:15 Nominations Close October 30, 2026 – How to Nominate
14:00 No Quotas: How the Final 100 Will Be Decided
14:45 Final 100 Revealed in January 2027
15:30 Colin's Call to Action: Nominate the Unsung Heroes
16:30 Closing Thoughts & The ModGolf–Business in Golf Partnership
17:00 Final Call: Vote for Yourself, Vote for Others, Vote Often

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