Episodes

In this episode, Derek is joined by the LPGA’s Chief Tour Business and Operations Officer, Ricki Lasky. Ricki shares how she started “in the kitchen” - literally and metaphorically - as part of her journey through the last 25+ years in the golf industry, as well as how the LPGA is experiencing unprecedented growth as part of the rising tide of women’s sports. Enjoying the show? Be sure to follow and leave us a review if you’re feeling generous. For more episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and ...

Derek sits down with his golf instructor, Cory Scoggin, for a deep-dive into the current state of his game and his progression over the last three years. Cory also shares nuggets related to his own instructional philosophies, what you can do to begin your own game-improvement journey, and why every golfer - from an amateur to a professional - just wants to make better contact. Links + CTA Enjoying the show? Be sure to follow and leave us a review if you’re feeling generous. For more episodes, b...

In episode 7 of The Golfing CEO, host Derek Belch sits down with Tom Coyne — Executive Editor of The Golfer’s Journal, host of its acclaimed podcast, and five-time author of award-winning books, including one adapted for film. Together, they explore how golf has given Tom both “nothing” and “everything” in return, why Paper Tiger is the single-biggest influence behind Derek starting this show, and why every American golfer should try their hand at “real links golf” at least once in their lifetim...

In episode 6 of The Golfing CEO, host Derek Belch talks to mental golf coach, author, and podcast host Michael Leonard, whose Wicked Smart Golf platform took him from a successful, yet unfulfilling life in sales to one of the most trusted names in the golf community. Derek and Michael relive their chance meeting during the San Diego City Amateur while discussing the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, course management strategy, and how positive affirmations can go a long way. And for more from ...

Welcome to “episode 5” of The Golfing CEO, where host Derek Belch explores how far dreams, drive, and a dose of delusion can take us in the pursuit of the impossible. This week’s guest is Chad Mumm, Executive Producer of the hit Netflix show, Full Swing, and CEO of golf’s newest (and hottest) startup, Pro Shop. Derek and Chad talk about the integral role golf plays in business, how Full Swing took nearly a decade to become a reality, and how Derek’s game stacks up to some of the PGA TOUR’s best ...

Welcome to “episode 4” of The Golfing CEO, where host Derek Belch explores how far dreams, drive, and a dose of delusion can take us in the pursuit of the impossible. This week, Derek talks to Senior Vice President of Golf at Pebble Beach, John Sawin. Derek shares that John’s year-long sabbatical to play in some of the biggest amateur events in America is one of the “pieces of the puzzle” that inspired him to improve his game and start this podcast. John talks about the joys and challenges of ma...

Welcome to “episode 3” of The Golfing CEO, where host Derek Belch explores how far dreams, drive, and a dose of delusion can take us in the pursuit of the impossible. This week, Derek is joined by former MLB pitcher Tim Stauffer to recount a milestone moment… proof that his outrageous bet with Carson Palmer (Ep. 1) may not be so delusional after all. Join Derek and Tim as they talk about the ups and downs of a professional sports career, coaching their kids’ teams, and the parallels between pitc...

Welcome to “episode 2” of The Golfing CEO, where host Derek Belch explores how far dreams, drive, and a dose of delusion can take us in the pursuit of the impossible. Joining him this week is Geoffrey Moore, the world-renowned author of Crossing the Chasm. Geoff shares his unconventional path to Silicon Valley and the world of high-flying tech companies that pour billions of dollars into products they hope will achieve mainstream adoption. Derek shares his decade-plus journey founding and runnin...

Welcome to the debut episode of The Golfing CEO, where Derek Belch explores how far dreams, drive, and a dose of delusion can take us in the pursuit of the impossible. Joining him to kick off the pod is Carson Palmer, former Heisman Trophy winner, #1 NFL Draft pick, and 15-year NFL veteran. In this candid conversation, they dive into what it really takes to succeed at the top, life after the NFL, the role of faith and family in their lives, a shared love of golf - and the bet that sparked Derek’...

Welcome to The Golfing CEO, where host Derek Belch explores how far dreams, drive, and a dose of delusion can take us in the pursuit of the impossible. Each week, Derek tees it up with some of the world’s most successful business executives, pro athletes, entrepreneurs, and entertainers. Together, they’ll share their stories, successes and failures, and the role that golf has played along the way.