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The Golfing CEO

The Golfing CEO

By: Derek Belch
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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.© 2025 Derek Belch Economics Golf Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • S1E10: Cabot’s Competitive Advantage (feat. Ben Cowan-Dewar)
    Oct 14 2025

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to build and operate a world-class golf course… or even a collection of them in some of the most remote corners of the world? In this episode, Derek is joined by co-founder and CEO of Cabot, Ben Cowan-Dewar, who has spearheaded Cabot’s two decades of growth from one plot of land in remote Nova Scotia to more than ten golf courses across six different countries. Join Derek and Ben as they dive into the cross-section of entrepreneurship and golf, and why Ben believes the game’s global momentum is only just beginning.

    • 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.
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    59 mins
  • S1E9: The Ingredients for Success in Women's Golf (feat. Ricki Lasky)
    Oct 7 2025

    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.
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    53 mins
  • S1E8: Big Data (feat. Cory Scoggin)
    Sep 30 2025

    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.


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    • 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 Cory? Check out his Instagram for more of his instructional philosophies and golf adventures at The Farms and abroad.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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