The Golfing CEO

Episode 4 of The Golfing CEO features Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association and one of the golf industry's leading advocates and thought leaders. Join Derek and Jay as they discuss the golf industry's annual trip to Capitol Hill for National Golf Day, the business realities facing public and private golf courses, and why participation, innovation, and new audiences are giving plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future of the game. 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 updates, visit TheGolfingCEO.com.Like what you heard? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and leave us a review if you're enjoying the show. More episodes are on the way. In the meantime, explore past conversations and share with anyone who believes that chasing greatness might just require a healthy dose of delusion.

It’s Season 2, Episode 2 of The Golfing CEO, and Derek has the pleasure of sitting down with Hrag Hamalian, CEO of the TGR Foundation. Founded by Tiger Woods in 1996, the organization has impacted more than 300,000 students and educators through education and STEAM-based learning programs focused on underserved communities. Join Derek and Hrag as they talk about Hrag’s “delusional” foray into education, where TGR is going from here, and why he finally understands the obsession that so many golfers have with the game.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 updates, visit TheGolfingCEO.com.Like what you heard? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and leave us a review if you're enjoying the show. More episodes are on the way. In the meantime, explore past conversations and share with anyone who believes that chasing greatness might just require a healthy dose of delusion.If you enjoyed our conversation with Hrag, visit the TGR Foundation website to learn more about the amazing work they’re doing every day and how you can get involved.

It's Season 2 of The Golfing CEO, and Derek is back and just as delusional as ever. This season will feature 18 bi-weekly episodes with more amazing guests, who are eager to share their stories, both told and untold, on and off the course.

Have you ever wondered what drives someone to make a wholesale career change — not once, but multiple times across a lifetime? In this episode, Derek sits down with Joe Moglia, whose journey from longtime collegiate football coach to Wall Street executive to football coach again is one of the most unconventional and inspirational “rags to riches” stories you’ll hear. Joe passionately shares why pivoting between industries is not as crazy as it seems when you truly understand who you are, the skills you bring, and the capabilities required to succeed in any role — even roles as big as the ones he’s mastered throughout his remarkable life and career.Links + CTATo learn more about Joe Moglia’s life and career, click here.Enjoying The Golfing CEO? Be sure to follow and leave us a review if you’re feeling generous. For more episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and updates, visit TheGolfingCEO.com.Like what you heard? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and leave us a review if you're enjoying the show. More episodes are on the way. In the meantime, explore past conversations and share with anyone who believes that chasing greatness might just require a healthy dose of delusion.

We’re nearing the end of Season 1 of The Golfing CEO, and there’s still one big “delusion” we haven’t unpacked — Derek’s belief that he will one day achieve an exit. Well, that’s all about to change, as today’s episode dives into the founding story of Strivr, told by the people who lived it. Join Derek as he sits down with two of his closest friends and co-founders, Michael Manuccia and Trent Edwards.It’s a journey packed with big ideas, big promises to some of the biggest names in college and professional football, and the kind of big swings that only a startup in its earliest days can take. From the scrappy beginnings to the pivotal moments that helped Strivr pioneer virtual reality in the sports world, this conversation shares a candid look at how it all started — and how those early decisions paved the way for everything that came next.For more information about Strivr, check out www.strivr.com.For more information about Strivr’s latest product launch, check out workwise.strivr.com.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 updates, visit TheGolfingCEO.com. Like what you heard? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and leave us a review if you're enjoying the show. More episodes are on the way. In the meantime, explore past conversations and share with anyone who believes that chasing greatness might just require a healthy dose of delusion

It’s episode 13 of The Golfing CEO, and today’s guest is another “chance connection” who fortuitously found his way to the show after it launched. Join Derek and author, speaker, and executive coach, Casey Jacox, as they dive into all things sales, entrepreneurship, and – yes – parenting! In addition to his “day job” helping people and organizations elevate performance, Casey also hosts The QB Dadcast, a podcast dedicated to the ups and downs of being a dad. And since Casey’s son is a college golfer, you know there’ll be plenty of golf talk, too.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 updates, visit TheGolfingCEO.com.Like what you heard? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and leave us a review if you're enjoying the show. More episodes are on the way. In the meantime, explore past conversations and share with anyone who believes that chasing greatness might just require a healthy dose of delusion.For more about Casey Jacox and his myriad professional endeavors, visit his website at http://www.caseyjacox.comFor a direct link to Casey’s book, Win the Relationship, Not the Deal, visit https://amzn.to/3ek4RqnFor a direct link to Casey’s podcast, The QB Dadcast, visit https://www.caseyjacox.com/podcast

How often does anyone get an inside look at one of the most successful collegiate athletic programs in the world? Usually the first thing that comes to mind when we hear a question like this is a powerhouse football or basketball program… but this time, it’s golf. In today’s episode, Derek sits down with Anne Walker and Conrad Ray, the long-time head coaches of Stanford’s women’s and men’s golf teams. Together, they’ve built dynasties on The Farm – together racking up five national championships and nearly 70 All-Americans over the past two decades. From recruiting in the NIL era to managing superstars both on and off the course, Anne and Conrad share what it takes to sustain excellence year after year – and reveal how much golf they actually plan to play in retirement (spoiler: it’s not exactly what you might think!).Links + CTAEnjoying the show? Be sure to follow and leave us a review if you’re feeling generous. For more episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and updates, visit TheGolfingCEO.com.Like what you heard? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and leave us a review if you're enjoying the show. More episodes are on the way. In the meantime, explore past conversations and share with anyone who believes that chasing greatness might just require a healthy dose of delusion.

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 updates, visit TheGolfingCEO.com.Like what you heard? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and leave us a review if you're enjoying the show. More episodes are on the way. In the meantime, explore past conversations and share with anyone who believes that chasing greatness might just require a healthy dose of delusion.

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 lifetime.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 updates, visit TheGolfingCEO.com.Like what you heard? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and leave us a review if you're enjoying the show. More episodes are on the way. In the meantime, explore past conversations and share with anyone who believes that chasing greatness might just require a healthy dose of delusion.Loved our conversation with Tom? Check out his podcast, The Golfer’s Journal Podcast, buy his books, and plan your next golf trip through Coyne Golf! More info can be found at https://www.tomcoyne.com/.

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. 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 updates, visit TheGolfingCEO.com.Like what you heard? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and leave us a review if you're enjoying the show. More episodes are on the way. In the meantime, explore past conversations and share with anyone who believes that chasing greatness might just require a healthy dose of delusion.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.

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 pitching and golf.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 updates, visit TheGolfingCEO.com.Like what you heard? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and leave us a review if you're enjoying the show. More episodes are on the way. In the meantime, explore past conversations and share with anyone who believes that chasing greatness might just require a healthy dose of delusion.

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’s “delusional” quest to play with the pros.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 updates, visit TheGolfingCEO.com.Like what you heard? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and leave us a review if you're enjoying the show. More episodes are on the way. In the meantime, explore past conversations and share with anyone who believes that chasing greatness might just require a healthy dose of delusion.