Trump Claims Obama Doesn't Use #Golf Course to Make Deals

In his latest book, "Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again", Donald Trump touches on Obama's inefficient approach to deal-making on the golf course.

"President Obama is big on playing golf. But he doesn’t play with the right people. . . . Believe me, I know how to use a golf course—and golf clubs—to make deals."

So, how does Trump, and other business leaders, use the golf course to further their goals?

Golf for Beginners understands that people spend time on the course for different reasons; some just want to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, some players believe walking the fairways can be therapeutic and others use the sport as an opportunity to gain time away from the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Other folks use golf as a business tool, whether it is to learn more about a prospective business partner, curry favors or to thank employees for a job well done.

In this blog, we will present a few tips from deal makers who teach us that golf can be a useful tool for closing deals and building bonds.

1. Networking expert, George Souri, owner of UltraPawn maintains “You should use your time on the course to develop the relationship, not to sell a deal."

2. Looking for a character reference? Play a round with a potential associate. Julian Small, CEO of Wentworth Golf Club states, “When you do business with people, you need to know more about them. Golf rewards players who remain calm under pressure, never lose their temper and think strategically. These are all virtues in business, too."

3. Bill Storer, President of Business Golf Strategies, maintains that focusing on results.."outlining your goals and how you plan to meet them", should be your "pre-shot routine".

After reading these strategies, do you think President Obama is using the golf course to his advantage?


What is your advice for doing business on the golf course? Voice your opinion on this golf blog and on Twitter @Golf4Beginners.

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Should Barack Obama be criticized for playing golf while oil spills?

Barack Obama has been taking some leisure time as of late, playing a round of golf, taking in a White Sox baseball game, and getting criticized for doing it.

RNC Chairman Michael Steele stated, "As oil continues to spill in the Gulf and unemployment hovers at 10 percent, the President can no longer take his eye off the 'oil.' '' Very punny, Mr. Steele!

Mr. Steele does have a point with regards to Obama's treatment of the oil spill. In my opinion, the President waited almost two months to connect with BP Chairman Tony Hayward and, after a twenty-minute closed door meeting, came away with a whopping $20 billion settlement that BP may or may not have in its coffers. The taxpayer is going to wind up with the burden once again unless the public helps come up with solutions.

RT @stephlovescards Have u seen this? http://bit.ly/9eQeFY #Obama #BP take notice and clean up the oil spill already!

"President Obama finds himself on yet another golf course as oil continues to spew into the Gulf," continued the RNC Chairman. "Until this problem is fixed, no more golf outings, no more baseball games, no more Beatle concerts, Mr. President."

Nero fiddles while Rome burns? Same statement used by a Left-winger, for example, who chastised President Bush picking up a guitar, strumming along with folks on V-J Day.

Should a President be allowed time for rest and relaxation in the midst of crises?

The President of the USA (or any other country) leads by example. Father's Day should be a time spent with loved ones and I saw nothing wrong with quality time with his daughters. As far as sitting in on the Paul McCartney Concert, which woman wouldn't want 'Michelle' sung to her by a legend?

Seriously, Mr. Obama, please help with the oil spill clean-up so that, in three more years, the public isn't trying to impeach you, much like the attack on President Bush. Since I'm putting in my wish list, health care plans have been on the table since 1993, "HillaryCare"... remember?

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