Sept. 9, 2025
S1E5: Delusion in Full Swing (feat. Chad Mumm)

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 players.
And for more from Chad, listeners can check out his show Vanity Index Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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- Loved our conversation with Chad? Check out his podcast Vanity Index Podcast with new episodes out every Wednesday! And be sure to keep an eye out for what content his newest and hottest startup Pro Shop comes out with next.