The Golfing CEO

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...

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.

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 pr...

Welcome to “episode 2” 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. Joining him this week is Geoffrey Moore, the world-renowned author of Crossing the Chasm. Geoff shares his unconventional path to Silicon Valley and the world of high-flying tech companies that pour billions of dollars into products they hope will achieve mainstream adoption. Derek shares his decade-plus journey founding and running Strivr, and seeks Geoff’s advice on how to think about the future of both his company and his golf g...

Welcome to 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. Each week, Derek tees it up with some of the world’s most successful business executives, pro athletes, entrepreneurs, and entertainers. Together, they’ll share their stories, successes and failures, and the role that golf has played along the way.