Laguna Group Business Golf

	Business Golf is becoming the fastest growing building block of customer relationships!
	Are you getting the best ROI? In a recent survey, golf is now the fastest growing business entertainment line item expense - surpassing traditional lunches or dinners. As its significance grows many companies are requesting help to make sure that the investment gets the return it deserves. In response to our client’s requests we are offering a series of programs to help your people enhance your investment in business golf. By studying and partnering with the “best-of-the-best” from the PGA, LPGA and a variety of business experts, the Laguna Group is proud to now offer these Winning Edge^â programs:
Laguna Group partnership with the Mardell Wilkins Total Golf Academy Mardell is a seasoned LPGA Touring champion, one of the top 50 instructors in the country.	Strategic Business Golf – Learn the skills of increasing trust, credibility and competency in business while on the course. This ½ day program is a combination of case studies and examples, which will outline the best practices of utilizing golf for renewal or gaining new business relationships. Know when the game is “just a game”, or a sophisticated tool to build alliances. What are the top 3 fatal mistakes of discussing business during the game? Observe the other person’s style for risk-taking, handling stress and adversity, you get to see a person’s true behavior during a golf game. Learn the differences in client golf, charity event golf, and corporate golf outings - what to do, and how you are being judged in each event. After the event, best techniques for entertaining, recapping highlights of the game, "bonding", transference of trust to daily business deals, and follow-up actions. Where else can you spend up to 5 hours of quality time with your customer, vendors or potential partners? Gain the edge by maximizing your investment!
	Additional topics: · Women in business golf – Designed to meet the special needs of women executives, from game basics to bringing the boardroom skills to the course. Special focus on handling "Neanderthal men" you might meet on the golf course, getting the golf course staff to treat you like an executive while you are with your clients, and after the event - keeping the business tone. These are vital skills for any rising female executive in today’s competitive environment. · Executive golf skills – learn the fundamentals of a solid golf game – from tee to green – tips to increase your effectiveness and poise. Intensive programs tailored to each person’s skill level at our Southern California location at the Mardell Wilkins Total Golf Academy. Don’t embarrass yourself on your next event with a skill-set that’s not up to par. For more information on how these programs can make your next meeting a success contact us by email