How important is Golf in getting ahead in the business world?
I just read that some business school is requiring that its grad students learn golf since many business deals are made on the gofl course. Is this true? Does it just hold true for men? Is is a 'boys club' or are business women on the golf courses too?
YES - golf has become an important tool in business nowadays
It has become a ripe place for
- opening business doors or closing deals
- entertaining clients or being entertained
- offers bonding time with your boss, colleagues in corporate meetings or out of town conferences
- if you are trying to impress your boss
- even just to become the golf buddy of your boss can do wonders for your career