Golf as a Business Tool

Golf is a powerful business and social tool, the use of golf as a business tool that has grown exponentially in recent years and Swing Solutions would like to show you how to use the game of golf successfully in your business.

For those of us who have used golf as a business tool it is easy to explain how it benefits us. Although this is just scratching the surface here are three ways. 

1. Time:  When you are invited or invite someone to golf you have their time. In business today we all know there is too little of it going around. Golfers have an advantage over non-golfers.
2. The Environment: Compare a golf course to an office environment.  Would you rather arrive at an appointment sweat it out in the waiting area taking notice of your competitors coming and going before you are called in or are sweating it out on a peaceful golf course. You get more time to bond, and get a stronger sense of who you are dealing with.
3. Character & Integrity:  Knowing who you are doing business with is critical for your job, in any position, whether you are buying or selling, the CEO or an entry level sales professional. How people act on the golf course will be a good indication of who they are off the course. Getting to know someone on the golf course will give you an opportunity to know them on a deeper level.

If everything goes well on your golf outing you have three things your competitors may not have.

1. Something in common
2. Knowledge of their integrity and character
3. And finally a bonding experience.

Remember the positive aspects of playing golf in business are not reserved only for entertaining on the course. The simple ability to mention during business conversations that you play golf can bring down several relationship barriers. People who golf love to talk about it. If you boss, co-worker, client or prospect share your passion and you are well versed in golf dialogue you could have a critical advantage.

Golf as a business tool is great if you are already a golfer, but what if you are new to golf or would like to get your management or sales staff to understand its importance, where does one start? While you may be aware of the innumerable benefits the game has to offer, it is not always as obvious to those who haven't yet got into the game. Even for those who are interested in playing golf, it isn't that easy to know how to go begin. If your family or friends don't already play golf, the outlook of finding a way to enter the game can be a discouraging and an intimidating proposition.

At Swing Solutions we can help, If you would like to give your organization a lift please contact us. Here are some examples of the types of programs we can put together for your business:

• Team Building Outing
• Team Building Lessons
  
• Team Education - Learn the Game!

With two PGA professionals on staff we can help your business get golf ready when you need to be! Please contact us so that we can create a custom class uniquly created for your business!