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Using Golf to Up Your Business Game

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending WISE San Diego’s* first event of 2014 – WISE WORDS: GOLF. We were privileged to have as special guests, pro golfer Charlotte Mayorkas, Melissa Ziegler from Taylormade-Addidas and Julie Chang of YDetour. And because one of our board members works for the Farmer’s Insurance Open, we were able to host the event at the Torrey Pines Golf Course. Gorgeous!

One of the points made in the session which really stuck with me is this: Women do not take the opportunity to use golf in the same way that men do because we get hung up on what we are wearing and how good (or bad) our game is comparably.

We miss out on major business deals. We pass up the chance to enrich our relationships. We get left out of subsequent meetings and projects because we simply weren’t present at the start of the conversation.

The fact remains that men sometimes forget their proper golf clothes and often are not the most skilled at the game. But they take the opportunity anyway. You will not hear a man go on about not wearing the right pants or how embarrassed he is that his swing is not up to par. Women care more about these details than men do.

So ladies, let’s get in the game. Whether it be on the golf course or in other opportunities which present themselves, let’s make the most of the situation and enjoy the experience. Let’s worry a little less about ourselves and more about what the moment is presenting to us. Is it a chance for a promotion? A new career path? A new client? A richer relationship? A big business deal? We will never know unless we get in the game!

*WISE is a national organization for Women in Sports and Events. The San Diego chapter has just completed their first year as an organized group and has an awesome calendar of events in the works for 2014. If you are a woman working in the sports industry, I encourage you to visit wiseworks.org to learn more about a chapter in your area. If you are in San Diego visit http://wisesandiego.com or if you would like one of our board members to contact you, please e-mail [email protected].