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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 Gene Pressman
Barneys New York was a legendary retail store, and this book’s author is the grandson of its founder, Barney Pressman. He tells the story of how three generations of his family built the store that set style trends for decades through the ’90s. It’s a name-dropping and entertaining read that also has several nuggets that will be of interest to golf retail enthusiasts and merchandisers as they try to create their own unique shop experiences.
with Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne
This new golf podcast from SmartLess and SiriusXM focuses on the funny side of the game, with avid golfer Baumgartner (best known as Kevin from “The Office”) joining Manning and Mayne to share entertaining stories and a humorous look at golf news. The weekly episodes include guest appearances by Max Homa, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Eli Manning.
by Vonda Wright, MD
With U.S. society growing older each year, more people are trying to remain vital and vibrant beyond middle age. This book is geared toward ways women can improve their nutrition, mobility, training and lifestyle to enjoy a happier, longer life. Not only is this a great book for women, it’s also a great read for men who work with or coach women to help create strategies that use activities – like golf – as a way to stay healthier for longer.
by (Expanded Edition) by Joseph Nguyen
This popular book about the way our minds process negative thoughts and feelings has been expanded with new chapters that respond to reader questions and include exercises to help let go of unhelpful thoughts. A key tenet of the author’s approach is that we live in uncertainty, so we should learn to be comfortable with it. If you find yourself having negative thoughts playing on a loop in your mind, you’ll want to read this.