Business Golf Tip #2 - Are you ready for business golf?

My biggest fear was making a fool of myself in front of my boss, coworkers, or clients on the golf course. Sure, I have my great days on the course, but I also have some really bad days, too. Here are some pointers to help you feel confident that you are ready to hit the course for work-related events.

Most women golfers fall in between the extremes of either being very experienced or beginner golfers. So how good to you have to be for business golf?

• Most of the time, you should be able to hit a ball about 100 yards off the tee, hit a middle iron (or hybrid club) at least 75 yards on the fairway
• Be able to hit out of a bunker successfully two out of three times
• Know how to reach a green when you are 50 yards from the pin
• Take only one practice swing
• Three-putt or less on most greens
• Know proper green etiquette
• And know when to give up and put the ball in your pocket
• Most important: If you can play nine holes just by yourself and finish the nine holes in 90 minutes or less (or 18 holes by yourself in less than three hours), you are good enough to accept most business golf invitations.

Even if your game is not great on the day you play, if you feel comfortable with the above criteria, then you will not slow down your group or those behind you. Unless you are playing in serious competition, if you are having a very bad hole it is usually okay to pick up your ball and hope for miracles on the next tee.

Jen

Pink Golf Tees