Tristan Thomas on Finding Harlestons After Working in Golf Retail

Tristan Thomas was a PGA Professional focused on golf merchandising before finding his passion for golf apparel and sales at Harlestons.

In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Tristan Thomas, a PGA Professional turned Southwest sales rep for Harlestons, a premium golf apparel brand. 

Tristan talks about his time and responsibilities at the golf course and why the retail part of the job was his favorite. He then shares more about Harlestons and how their products stand out against the golf apparel competition.

Tristan’s story is a prime example of how golf and the PGM program can inspire a new – yet related – career path.

Chapters:

[00:00] Meet Tristan Thomas: From PGA Professional to Harlestons Sales Rep

[00:33] How Tristan Found Golf

[03:43] Life as a Club Professional

[5:24] Why Golf Retail Lit Him Up

[97:58] What Makes Harlestons Golf Apparel Different

[10:51] Using PGA Professional Skills in Sales

[14:43] Advice for New and Aspiring PGA Professionals

[17:27] Rapid Fire Questions

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