In this episode of the ModGolf Podcast, show creator and host, Colin Weston, speaks with golf entertainer and skin cancer survivor, Todd Keirstead.
Todd Keirstead's life in golf is a powerful narrative of transformation, resilience, and profound impact.
His journey began with the gift of the game from his father, a bond forged on the fairways that led him to become an elite player. When injuries curtailed his competitive playing career, Todd channeled his expertise into teaching at the prestigious Jim McLean Academy, laying the foundation for his future. He soon discovered a rare talent for trick shots, blending his incredible hand-eye coordination with a natural comedic flair to build a globally recognized golf entertainment business.
Todd's story took a deeply personal turn when his life outdoors led to a skin cancer diagnosis. With raw honesty and courage, he publicly shared his journey through nine facial reconstructive surgeries, transforming his personal challenge into a national platform for sun safety advocacy.
"The C-word is one of the most scariest words in the English dictionary. My father died of cancer so when you hear that word, it punches you in the stomach. I ended up having nine facial reconstructive surgeries due to skin cancer on my nose. I had no idea what I was going to look like. So I had a conversation with my wife and I said, 'I'm going to share my story. I'm going to go public with it to let people know what UV can do, but also it might help me out psychologically'. And it was the best thing I did."
- Todd Keirstead, Golf Trick Shot Artist & Cancer survivor
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