There are many social aspects and benefits to playing golf. This is perhaps seen best in the business world. In the United States, golf is actually considered the “sport of the business world.” This is because many, many rounds of golf are played by business partners and associates. Many business decisions are made on the golf course as well.
A golf course is a great place to get to know someone better, whether a client, co-worker, family member or friend. This is because an average round of golf will take about four hours.
This includes a lot of time walking around the course together, or riding in a golf cart. If you are interested in getting to know someone, especially in the professional arena, golf is a sure bet, as more than twenty-six million Americans play the sport. Because golf is so often a part of a businessperson’s regular schedule, most business schools actually offer a “Business Golf” course. If business schools do not offer such a course, they most often have some sort of golf club their students can join. This promotes a better understanding of the significance of golf in the business culture.
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