F
rom the course to the shop, PGA of America Golf Professionals are always looking for new perspectives or ideas that can improve their businesses and their lives. That search for innovative content includes books, podcasts, YouTube videos and a number of other avenues where experts share their thoughts.
PGA Magazine asked a number of PGA of America Professionals and golf industry experts what books and podcasts they’ve enjoyed, and why they’d recommend them to their peers.
by Christy Whitman
Whether we know it by name or not, we all know what it’s like to enter a “flow state” – that place where your energy and talents come together to make work seem effortless. This book looks into ways to intentionally reach this state in work, or even in competitive arenas like tournament golf. By learning how to get into the flow with intention, readers can learn how to harness their skills successfully and with greater ease in more situations.
with Evan Singer and Matt Cermak
While this popular podcast – which focuses on the mental side of golf – has had many PGA of America Coaches and top mental experts as guests, one of the high points of most episodes is listening to everyday golfers talk about the struggles they run into on the course. The hosts also took a deep dive into the recent Ryder Cup to look at what Team Eurpoe did well over the first two days, and how the U.S. Team managed to flip the script in singles. There’s plenty of interesting information for anyone coaching or playing the game.
by Jean M. Twenge PhD
This book is geared toward parents, but golf coaches will find plenty of great ideas for helping young students set boundaries around their use of smartphones and gaming systems. The author has extensively studied the impact of technology on young minds and ways to create a healthier relationship with devices for juniors. The book includes rules parents and coaches can use that help mitigate harm and build better habits for growing kids.
by Dr. Tara Swart
Is there a connection between intuition and neuroscience? This book explores the latest research into how intuition may be more scientifically quantifiable than previously thought, using anecdotes and cutting-edge cognitive psychology to look at the way people make decisions. Swart makes the case that consciousness allows us to see connections and signs all around us that can help hone our in stincts and trust ourselves while on the job and in our personal lives.