• 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.

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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.

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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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    • 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
  • S1E7: Nothing and Everything (feat. Tom Coyne)
    Sep 23 2025

    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.

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    • 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/.


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • S1E6: Divine Intervention (feat. Michael Leonard)
    Sep 16 2025

    In episode 6 of The Golfing CEO, host Derek Belch talks to mental golf coach, author, and podcast host Michael Leonard, whose Wicked Smart Golf platform took him from a successful, yet unfulfilling life in sales to one of the most trusted names in the golf community. Derek and Michael relive their chance meeting during the San Diego City Amateur while discussing the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, course management strategy, and how positive affirmations can go a long way.


    And for more from Michael, listeners can check out his podcast Wicked Smart Golf on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.


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    Loved our conversation with Michael? Check out his podcast Wicked Smart Golf with new episodes out every week! And be sure to visit WSG’s website, which contains links to his books and mental golf coaching practice.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • S1E5: Delusion in Full Swing (feat. Chad Mumm)
    Sep 9 2025

    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.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • S1E4: The Puzzle Piece (feat. John Sawin)
    Sep 2 2025

    Welcome to “episode 4” 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 talks to Senior Vice President of Golf at Pebble Beach, John Sawin. Derek shares that John’s year-long sabbatical to play in some of the biggest amateur events in America is one of the “pieces of the puzzle” that inspired him to improve his game and start this podcast. John talks about the joys and challenges of managing golf operations at one of the world’s most iconic courses, and relays a story about how someone else’s delusion helped him qualify for his first US Amateur.


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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S1E3: Slightly Less Delusional? - #1 (feat. Tim Stauffer)
    Aug 26 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 14 mins