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 Christophe Thoreau
In honor of this month’s PGA Magazine cover story on golf travel, here’s a great book to have on your coffee table at home – or, better yet, on display in your golf shop or clubhouse to stir conversations with golfers about travel. This beautiful book includes stunning photography of 83 golf courses around the world, from the British Isles and the U.S. to unexpected locations like Norway – Lofoten Links, featured on the cover of the book, now part of the Cabot portfolio of golf destinations.
With Smylie Kaufman
With his co-host Charlie Hulme, the PGA TOUR player and broadcaster creates this light, breezy weekly podcast devoted to insights and analysis on golf. Kaufman looks at every level of the game, from tour professionals to everyday players, and talks to many of the game’s best players and celebrities who love the sport. The podcast also takes frequent detours into areas like football and golf travel, including Smylie’s recent trips to Scotland and Ireland.
by Jon Decker, PGA
This second book by the PGA of America Director of Instruction at The Medallion Club in Westerville, Ohio, is based on his column of the same name for Golf Tips Magazine, which connects golf instruction and experiences with spiritual content. The book also serves as a tribute to Decker’s mentor, the late Phil Rodgers, including testimonials from award-winning PGA of America Golf Professionals Carl Alexander, Eric Eshleman, Fred Griffin and Kevin Weeks. In addition, Decker’s book features contributions from former Golf Channel broadcaster Kraig Kann and ex-basketball player and analyst Clark Kellogg.
by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
Japan is home to one of the world’s Blue Zones, an area with a high percentage of people who’ve lived to 100 and beyond. The authors interviewed residents in this area to learn more about their longevity and how ikigai – having a reason for living – fits into their lives. The result is an examination of why it is important to find meaning and purpose in work, remain active and enjoy collaboration and community with others. The authors include a variety of useful ideas and tools to help you bring the idea of ikigai into your own life.