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The Business of Golf: What You Can Learn About Someone on the Course

Golf as a Metaphor for Life

Do you lose control when you hit one in the water? There’s a lot you can find out about people by observing their body language and behavior on the golf course. Suzanne Woo, author of On Course for Business: Women and Golf, explains how a golf game can help you decide if you want to do business with someone. For more on hitting the links with your business contacts, read Business & Golf: A Survival Guide.

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    effingfx8

    10/02/09 | Report as spam

    RE: The Business of Golf: What You Can Learn About Someone on the Course

    Great observations about the game. The article needs a disclaimer
    however, if you are playing that day to determine a handicap, for
    money, or for a verifiable score then all the comments apply. If
    it's a fun round where the scorecard is thrown away or never used
    at all, then I don't care if someone kicks their ball out of the
    woods (note to self: don't play them when it does count
    however!). As far as hitting over a trap, or some other easy (all
    relative in this game) shot used to gauge their ability to handle
    pressure, I think it's more of a gauge on their golf ability. If they
    are a low handicapper and they flub it, well OK it might be
    indicative, but in most cases it just indicates they don't play often
    enough or just need lessons. Chances are this becomes self
    evident as the round progresses.

    Regarding bad behavior like throwing clubs, swearing or
    whatever, the comments are spot on. I not only don't want to do
    business with them, I don't even want to go to the next tee with
    them!

    It's just a game after all.

    Nice swing Suzanne, I'll watch out for you on the course!

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