Wednesday, July 31, 2024

How to Avoid Trouble in a Business Golf Match ⛳ The Beginner

 Listed below are some items which will help you to stay focused in a business golf match:

  1. Know the golf course 
  2. A caddy will be helpful on a unfamiliar golf course 
  3. Let the guest golfer set the tone for the golf game 
  4. If the guest(s) would like to wager on the golf game be polite and participate 
  5. Know and understand all of the rules on the golf course 
  6. Do not discuss business on the golf course until your guest brings it up

 



Tuesday, July 30, 2024

How to Practice to Play Golf ⛳ The Beginner

The goal of practicing golf is to make the game easy. So it goes without saying the more you practice the better you will be able to play the game of golf. Listed below are some helpful hints for practicing your golf game:
  1. Find a friend or golf pro who is willing to help you to succeed 
  2. After your lesson practice the part of the golf game that you were taught 
  3. If you have questions about the game of golf talk them over with your instructor 
  4. After you feel confident with your golf game ask the instructor to play a round of golf 
  5. Practice, practice, practice 

 


Monday, July 29, 2024

How do I Start Playing Golf?⛳ The Beginner

 You know where you are in your organization without playing golf. But you see people with more opportunities just because they play golf. The game of golf is viewed as a business tool. So why not learn it? Here are some tips on learning the game.

Go to a local golf course and sit where the players are coming in. You will find that the majority of the players didn't break 90. But none of the players are talking about quitting the game of golf. Instead the golfer's are planning for their next round.
  1. Have a good friend or a teaching pro help you with the fundamentals of golf
  2. When you feel comfortable enough go out and play 
  3. Remember that 100 is good when playing golf for business 



Sunday, July 28, 2024

What to Look for on the Golf Course ⛳ The Beginner

 Being a beginner there are some items you should be familiar with before you play a round of golf. Listed below are some of those items:

  1. Tee Markers - There are usually 3 on each hole. They are normally different colors.
  2. Flag Stick - The pole on each hole with a flag attached to the top.
  3. Green - Where the flag stick resides.
  4. Fairway - A cut which leads to the green.
  5. Putting Green - An area where you can master your putting stroke.
  6. Range - An area where you can sharpen your swing.
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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Playing Golf with the Boss Part 2 ⛳ The Beginner

 You have 1 month to prepare for the match with your boss and the sales representative .

This is how I would start the preparation:

  1. Introduce yourself to the representative on the phone 
  2. Find out the course you will be playing 
  3. If you are not familiar with the course, view it online 
  4. Locate a place to practice 

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

How do I Play Golf With the Boss ?⛳ The Beginner

  You are sitting at your desk and you hear a voice behind you say,"How would you like to play golf next month with the XYZ sales representative and myself?" Before you have time to think about it you're telling your boss "Ok"

Now all you have to do is to learn how to play golf. Some tips:

  1. Don't panic
  2. Find someone who is familiar with the game 
  3. Explain your circumstances to that person
  4. Have fun learning the game