In the world of business, just doing your job well isn't always enough to get you that corner office. Often it's how you play the game and sometimes that game is golf. Golf has long been a past time used in business to build relationships but it can be a deal breaker if you don't know a driver from a putter.
So, if you're no athlete and your client wants to meet over 9 holes of golf to talk shop, what do you do? It's a quite a dilemma, because you want to say yes to keep his business, but you also don't want to make a fool of yourself.
When you call to accept, be sure to be jovial. You may want to own up to your inability to play. They may appreciate your candor and be more forgiving of a bad performance on the links if you admit it up front.
Ok. So, you've accepted but you still don't know how to play. Don't despair.
There are ways of catching up quickly. You won't look like an expert in just a few days or weeks but you'll be able to play the game without embarrassing yourself.
It may be helpful to spend a little cash and take a lesson or two from a golf instructor. Their rates range from $8 an hour to $100 for really big names. This will help you to at least know the fundamentals of the game and speak the lingo.
Maybe you'll get lucky and you will find a golf instructor willing to give you a package deal or a special on their daily rates.
When you find an instructor let him know your situation and don't try to be able to master the game with only a few lessons. Find out as much as you need to know to get you through 18 holes respectably.
In the end, your score isn't what's important. It's bonding with your client, having fun and furthering your career that really matters.
In addition to business, this author also frequently pens articles regarding ice packs for knees and reusable heat pack.
Posted under Golf
This post was written by Ben Humor on June 19, 2010
