The Golfing CEO
Business & Finance
About
Candid conversations with top executives, athletes, entrepreneurs, and entertainers, sharing stories of ambition, setbacks, and success—on and off the course. For anyone who dreams big, loves golf, and embraces just a little delusion in the pursuit of it all.
Episodes
- S2EP1: Against the grain, and better for it (feat. Ray Lane)
Derek Belch and Ray Lane discuss Ray Lane's career choices, such as joining Oracle and entering Venture Capital, along with insights into successful startups.
- Season 2 Preview — We're Back, and Delusional as Ever
The Golfing CEO returns for Season 2. Host Derek will present 18 bi-weekly episodes with guests who share their stories.
- S1E18: The Strivr Story - Chapter 2 (feat. Mike Colucci and Peter Murray)
Derek and Michael Manuccia conclude Season 1 by discussing Strivr's first two years with early employees Mike Colucci and Peter Murray. They cover the realities of building a company from the ground up, the chaos of growth, and unconventio…
- S1E17: Football to Finance… and Back (feat. Joe Moglia)
Joe Moglia's career journey from collegiate football coach to Wall Street executive and back to football is explored. He shares insights on pivoting between industries and understanding one's skills.
- S1E16: Success Through Setbacks (feat. Evan Moore)
Evan Moore shares his journey through injuries in college, striving for an NFL roster spot, and his transition to post-football life after a significant conversation with a former coach. This episode explores the realities faced by NFL pla…
- S1E15: The Strivr Story - Chapter 1 (feat. Trent Edwards and Michael Manuccia)
This episode of The Golfing CEO features Strivr co-founders Trent Edwards and Michael Manuccia, who discuss the company's origins and its development of virtual reality in the sports world.
- S1E14: Glory’s Last Shot
Derek enlists his cousin-in-law, Mike Kelly, to serve as caddie and on-course correspondent for his final individual stroke-play qualifier of the year as he competes to chip away at his ongoing bet with Carson.
- S1E13: A Course in Fatherhood (feat. Casey Jacox)
Derek and Casey Jacox discuss sales, entrepreneurship, and parenting. They also cover golf, as Jacox's son is a college golfer.
- S1E12: As Advertised (feat. Larry Fitzgerald)
Larry Fitzgerald is featured on The Golfing CEO. He discusses his football career, his love for golf, and the underrated skill of availability in sports. The episode also includes a story about a decision on the 17th tee at Stanford Golf C…
- S1E11: How Stanford Golf Stays on a Championship Course (feat. Anne Walker and Conrad Ray)
Anne Walker and Conrad Ray, head coaches of Stanford's men's and women's golf teams, discuss how they built successful programs, recruiting in the NIL era, and managing athletes. They share insights on sustaining excellence in collegiate g…
- S1E10: Cabot’s Competitive Advantage (feat. Ben Cowan-Dewar)
Derek is joined by Ben Cowan-Dewar, co-founder and CEO of Cabot. They discuss building and operating golf courses and the cross-section of entrepreneurship and golf.
- S1E9: The Ingredients for Success in Women's Golf (feat. Ricki Lasky)
In this episode, Ricki Lasky, LPGA’s Chief Tour Business and Operations Officer, shares her career journey in the golf industry. She discusses the growth of the LPGA and women's sports.
- S1E8: Big Data, Big Improvement (feat. Cory Scoggin)
Derek and golf instructor Cory Scoggin discuss Derek's golf game and Scoggin's instructional philosophies, including game improvement and making better contact. Scoggin shares insights relevant to golfers of all levels.
- S1E7: Nothing and Everything (feat. Tom Coyne)
Derek Belch and Tom Coyne discuss how golf has influenced Tom's life and career, including his written works. They also talk about the impact of Tom's book Paper Tiger on Derek Belch and the experience of links golf.
- S1E6: Divine Intervention (feat. Michael Leonard)
Derek Belch talks to mental golf coach Michael Leonard about entrepreneurship, course management strategy, and the power of positive affirmations. They also relive their chance meeting during the San Diego City Amateur.
- S1E5: Delusion in Full Swing (feat. Chad Mumm)
Derek Belch and Chad Mumm discuss the connection between golf and business, the production of Full Swing, and golf experiences. Chad Mumm is the Executive Producer of Full Swing and CEO of Pro Shop.
- S1E4: The Puzzle Piece (feat. John Sawin)
Derek Belch and John Sawin discuss drive and delusion in the pursuit of goals. John Sawin shares insights from his role at Pebble Beach and his path to qualifying for the US Amateur.
- S1E3: Slightly Less Delusional? - #1 (feat. Tim Stauffer)
Derek Belch and Tim Stauffer discuss the ups and downs of a professional sports career, coaching, and the parallels between pitching and golf.
- S1E2: Crossing the Chasm (feat. Geoffrey Moore)
Derek Belch and Geoffrey Moore discuss Moore's path to Silicon Valley and high-flying tech companies. Moore offers advice on the future of Belch's company and his golf game.
- S1E1: The Bet (feat. Carson Palmer)
In the debut episode of The Golfing CEO, Derek Belch and Carson Palmer discuss success, life after the NFL, and their shared love of golf. They also talk about a bet that inspired Belch's "delusional" quest.
- The Golfing CEO - Trailer
This is a trailer for The Golfing CEO podcast. Host Derek Belch will interview business executives, athletes, entrepreneurs, and entertainers about their successes, failures, and the role of golf in their lives.