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Sports As A Way To Help Establish Relationships In Business

June 1, 2010 by Danny Moore  
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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.

If you find yourself accepting an invitation to a golf outing from a big client it probably is a good idea to say yes, even if you are new to the sport. To decline might be offensive, so it’s best to just “go with it” and do your best.

So, what do you do? The best course is to go ahead and accept the invitation whether or not you’re the next Tiger Woods. Be positive about it when you RSVP. Let him know you appreciate the invitation.

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.

Even better, would be to try to get in a lesson from an experienced instructor. Hourly rates are usually reasonable, but can range anywhere from $8 to $100 an hour depending on their name recognition.

You may even find a licensed instructor that is offering special daily or package rates.

Give your instructor all the details about your upcoming golf game. And explain about your lack of experience. It will help him equip you with the basics to get through a game without embarrassing yourself, too much.

So, don’t worry. In the end, the most important thing is that you show up with a good attitude and don’t take yourself too seriously. You may want to tell your business client that you’re a novice. They may appreciate your willingness to go the extra mile for them and reward you with more business.

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