Feeling Nervous About Playing Golf at a Networking Event? #BeginnerGolfer #NetworkingEvent #GolfTips
Have you ever been asked to play golf at a networking event, even though you rarely play? 🏌️♂️ Not sure what to do in this situation? Here’s some guidance for you:
### Disclose Your Level
If you’re a beginner at golf, don’t be afraid to disclose that to your boss or the event organizer. It’s better to be honest upfront rather than feeling anxious during the game.
### Consider Joining a “Scramble” Group
If you’re feeling apprehensive about playing individually, consider joining a “scramble” group like the one your boss suggested. This way, you can contribute to the team effort and have a more relaxed experience.
### Embrace the Fun
Remember, the most important thing is to have fun! Golf is a great way to bond with colleagues and make new connections. Don’t worry too much about being the best player on the course.
### Practice Makes Perfect
If you’re determined to improve your golf skills, consider taking some lessons or practicing at a driving range before the event. This way, you’ll feel more confident on the course.
### Final Thoughts
Overall, don’t stress too much about potentially embarrassing yourself. Embrace the opportunity to network and enjoy a round of golf with your colleagues. Who knows, you might discover a new hobby or make some valuable connections along the way! 🏌️♀️
Go! Scramble means you’re playing off whoever is the best ball (potentially your boss). You may get lucky with a putt.
Just go and have fun, don’t think about it too much. It’s likely there’s plenty of others who aren’t great/won’t take it too serious anyway.
Watch happy Gilmore for tips
Most people aren’t that good at golf
Being a good golfer has very little to do with the quality of playing partner someone will be, I’ve played with amazing golfers who had the personality of a paper bag and were awful to play with. Have fun, be fun and you’ll be fine.
Being a good golfer has very little to do with the quality of playing partner someone will be , I’ve played with amazing golfers who had the personality of a paper bag and were awful to play with. Have fun, be fun and you’ll be fine.
There’s ALWAYS that guy and we where all that guy once so don’t worry. But make sure you know the rules and don’t be a donkey.
I really don’t care how bad others play as long as they don’t talk when I’m hitting and don’t destroy the course.
Scramble means everyone plays off the best shot from your entire group for every shot. So all of you hit your shot off the tee. You select the best ball and then everyone hits from there. You repeat process until ball is in the hole.
Don’t get upset at your bad shots and don’t spend too much time looking for your ball if slowing down play.
If you are a beginner you aren’t going to be hitting it like Rory in whatever time you have until your event but you might contribute to team score by sinking a monster putt. So practice your putting and also chipping as a few lessons there could result in remarkable improvement.
Tips to make the most of it. You probably won’t contribute that much, so try to be a good team member.
– play fast! Don’t stand over your shots for 3 minutes thinking about the swing. Grip it and rip it!
– offer to hit first, especially on putts, so you can provide a read
– keep a smile on and have a good attitude, regardless of how you play. Nobody wants to play with someone who is upset about their play.
– play fast!
– read the first tip again.
Go and enjoy. Don’t take yourself too seriously and just interact/network with the folks you’re playing with. A scramble is super low pressure since you usually play best ball after the tee shots.
Also, just in general, any time you’re playing golf, most people (even really good golfers) don’t care how good you are **as long as you don’t slow the pace of play.**
In other words, if you shank a ball into the woods or near water, take 30-60 seconds looking for it around where you think it should be and if you don’t find it, just drop another ball and go about your round.
My best beginner tip you wont see anywhere is to only use 3 clubs (plus a putter) for your first few rounds – driver, 7 iron, pitching wedge, and putter. If you have a chance to hit the range first, just practice with those 3 clubs. anything near the green you can possibly putt, choose to putt.
Swing about half as fast as you think you need to, making solid contact >>>>> swing speed. Other than that try not to get too frustrated and enjoy it!
The only thing people care about out there is that you have a good attitude about it!
Ignore what ever happens on the first tee. I wish I could skip the first hole. Always do shit