The Golfing CEO
The Golfing CEO
The Golfing CEO
Dreams, Drive, and a Dose of Delusion

What happens when elite ambition meets the pursuit of the perfect swing?

The Golfing CEO is a podcast about the relentless, often irrational drive required to lead in business—and golf. Hosted by Strivr CEO and U.S. Open hopeful Derek Belch, each episode features conversations with world-class leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs who share a love for the game and a mindset built around bold goals, personal growth, and embracing the grind.

From Fortune 500 boardrooms to fairways, guests open up about:

The lessons golf has taught them about leadership

The setbacks that nearly broke them—and the shots that brought them back

What it takes to dream big, stay driven, and push past delusion

Whether you’re building a business, chasing a personal milestone, or just love a good underdog story, The Golfing CEO offers a refreshing, unfiltered look at the mentality behind greatness—on and off the course.

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Oct. 21, 2026

S2E13: The Road to Augusta (feat. Nik Neal)

S2E13: The Road to Augusta (feat. Nik Neal)
S2E13: The Road to Augusta (feat. Nik Neal)
The Golfing CEO
S2E13: The Road to Augusta (feat. Nik Neal)

If you thought Derek was the delusional one (in a good way, of course), just wait until you meet today’s guest, Nik Neal. A certified physical therapist and founder and CEO of the golf fitness platform, Golf Strong Hit Bombs, Nik is a “late bloomer” in golf, so to speak, who has fallen in and out of love with the game multiple times over the past three decades.

But he may be saving his best for last. With big ambitions and a growing brand, Nik has his sights set on golf’s ultimate prize – a ticket to Augusta National to compete in the Masters. Yes, as a player.

  • For more information about Nik, GSHB, and The Road to Augusta: If you’re interested in learning more about Nik’s golf fitness platform and/or checking-out how he chronicles his journey to Augusta, visit his website at https://golfstronghitbombs.com/ or subscribe to his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@GolfStrongHitBombsOfficial

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