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Business is all around us no matter what we do. That's how it is and always will be in our world since we are dominated by huge corporations. But have we really thought about how business and golf are actually connected when making deals? Most people know golf is major in the business world but is golf actually a good indication of a person's character? From an article by Lou Dubois, a writer and editor for NBC news, discusses how people operate on the golf course and how this really relates to their character off the golf course. Most people play golf for hours which can help look into their life without them even understanding the depth of the game. Brad Brewer, a PGA professional stated, "You observe over a period of time the habits of the individual. You see their integrity, their mannerisms, how they approach different situations, how they deal with success and failure. But in the end, I think the beauty of being able to create a relationship with somebody and bond with them for four or five hours is very valuable—I don't know that there's another place that you have the capability of doing that" (Dubois para 2). The quote from Brad Brewer shows how golf is used as an accurate indicator of someone's character off the golf course.
From this article, it shows how the meaning of such a very relaxed sport actually can show the bigger picture. If you want to have success in the business world, you better be sure you are familiar of the rules of golf. I definitely will want to brush up on my golf skills for future references.
Citation: Dubois, Lou. “5 Business Lessons Learned on the Golf Course.” Inc.com, Inc., 6 June 2011, inc.com/business-travel-2011/business-lessons-on-the-golf-course.html. Accessed 8 Apr. 2017.
Done by Amos Ray IV.
I've always seen businessmen playing golf in movies but I never considered how closely they are connected until now. I did not realize how much a game of golf can show tell you about someone, it makes sense if you can find out about someones integrity by simply playing a game of golf I would say its definitely worth it before making a big deal. I guess its a good thing I'm not a business major because i suck at golf.
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