Golf, Grit, and Bitcoin: Alex Romo’s Path from Pressure to Purpose

In this episode of the Bitcoin Sports Network Podcast, Chris sits down with Alex Romo—pro golfer, content creator, and relentless dream-chaser. Alex pulls back the curtain on what it really costs to go pro in golf, from six-figure expenses to the mental exhaustion of mini tours.

He talks about betting everything on one dream (“pro golf or die”), navigating injuries, burnout, and finding new purpose through content creation. Alex shares how documenting his story not only saved his career, but gave him clarity on the kind of life he actually wants to build.

Whether you're into golf, Bitcoin, or just tired of the broken grind-it-out system, this episode will challenge the way you think about success, identity, and freedom.

About Alex Romo:
- Former college golfer who turned professional
- Faced career-threatening injury early in his pro journey
- Uses content to share the realities of pro golf, including mental and financial pressure
- Passionate about Bitcoin and the concept of self-sovereignty
- Believes in long-term thinking and living life on your own terms

Episode Highlights:
- What it costs to “just try” going pro in golf ($145,000+/year)
- Why mini tours feel like organized gambling
- The identity crisis after injury
- Building a personal brand when the golf dream fades
- How documenting saved his purpose
- Shifting from scoreboard validation to personal sovereignty
- Parallels between golf, Bitcoin, and long-term thinking

Chapters
00:00 Intro – Meet Alex Romo
02:58 “Pro golf or die”: Going all-in without a backup plan
04:45 Why mini tours are just “organized gambling”
10:00 The mental toll of constant financial pressure
20:30 Recovering from injury—and identity loss
30:00 Transitioning into content creation and storytelling
52:00 “It costs $145,000 a year just to try”
01:05:00 Why social media saved his golf career
01:09:00 Bitcoin, long-term thinking, and true freedom

Connect with Alex Romo:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/AlexRomoGolf

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Website: https://www.bitcoinsports.network/
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