Corporate Golfing

The idea of corporate golf is a solid one. It was even featured as part of a challenge on Season 4 of NBC's The Apprentice.

Today, Fortune Magazine online received a question from a business woman, raising to the executive ranks: "Must I play golf to get ahead?"


According to expert Hilary Bruggen, the answer is YES. Although the article states,There are lots of tools available out there that specifically target the business golf outing. My personal favorite, Eye Candy Caddies ... are you serious? They even have a site dedicated to corporate events! I did major in marketing, so I must give them kudos for identifying a "unique need" out there and being very one-of-a-kind.


The (evidently) typically male-based excursion can be advantageous to the working woman. Washington DC (at times crass) gossip blogger Wonkette addressed a question about finding a way to network with the big-shot Lobbyists, her answer was GOLF.

I definitely think corporate ladies should pick up their golf clubs and head to the fairway. The woman who posed the "problem" to Fortune columnist Anne Fischer sounded a bit fearful or anxious about hittin' balls with the boys, and I fully understand where she is coming from. Golf has tended to be such a male-based sport, I find my rookie-self feeling a mix of anxiety and pride when I arrive at the driving range or golf course. All the more reason for every woman to get out there and do her thing, athletic or not - its not like you're heading onto the football field.