How to Use Golf to Strengthen Friendships and Make New Ones

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Golf is a great walk ruined, say those who have never actually swung a club in their lives! In fact, golf is one of the world's most popular sports and is something played recreationally by a vast swathe of the population, from those who enjoy mingling and generating business deals to those who simply enjoy the freedom that the beautiful game can bring (after all, it's usually a full day outside in the shining sun and typically with good friends). Although it can be played solo, you will generally get the most out of it if you gather a group of like-minded folks together to play the full 18 holes together. 

However, it can be difficult if you are the only one who plays and everyone else you know is uninterested at best or espouses the statement at the beginning of this post. Fortunately, there are ways that you can use the game to find other players to play with and generate an entirely new friendship group for years to come.

There Is Nothing Like Uniting Similar People Than Geeking Out Over Equipment!

Whenever you enter into a new hobby or merely increase your interest in an existing one, you will soon discover that you and those surrounding you take an inordinate amount of pleasure in the accessories and gear that are used to engage in said hobby. This could be tennis racquets for tennis, shoes for running, and, in the case of golf, the sheer variety of Golf Accessories that can be bought and used to play the game. From clubs to bags, balls to gloves, there is no end to the sorts of things you can geek out on with those who also have a love for it. There Is something immensely pleasurable about discussing your hobby and the latest and greatest things you have bought to help make your game better. This could be talking about a brand of clubs that are new to the market that you have recently purchased and want to try out or letting others have a go with them to proffer their own opinions. It can be an incredible bonding experience, especially if those you usually hang around with are uninterested in golf, and you see their eyes glaze over as soon as you benign talking about how a specific brand of clubs has lowered your handicap by a few points!

Networking Opportunities Arise With Very Little Effort

There is just something about golf that entices a networking effect that can be professional, personal, and even both if you happen to play with work friends. You can gain some incredible networking effects when playing that will strengthen any existing relationships you might have, as well as create brand-new ones based on whatever outcome you choose. Moreover, you will find that once this effect has begun, it tends to snowball into ever more significant relationships that can benefit you in more ways than one.

Participating In Charity Golf Tournaments Is A Great Way To Increase Your Social Circle

Golf is one of those games that lends itself ideally to charitable events. It could be due to the fact that many courses have incredible facilities to make use of, but it can also stem from the type of person that plays. In any case, you can use these events to grow your social circle to include those who usually frequent such events, with the kicker being that it won't only be golfing fellows who attend but also their personal and business friendship groups with whom you can also court to increase your own network further.

Golf Clubs Usually Have Clubhouses To Share Experiences

To follow on from the previous point, most golf courses will have clubhouses that hold various events (like the aforementioned charity events) but can also be used to chill out and relax after a decent round. Because you will pay your monthly or annual dues, you should be able to make use of the club as much as you want (obviously depending on the type of club it is), and in most cases, will find other folks utilizing the location in much the same way as yourself. 

There Is Nothing Quite Like A Bit Of Competition To Keep Things Spicy!

Yes, you can play alone to practice and slowly reduce your handicap, but golf is a sporting event that lends itself to a bit of fair competition among folk. Consequently, there is nothing quite like playing against existing golf partners to boost friendships and allow for a little gentle ribbing when they slice a drive or drop the ball right into the rough!

Golf is a fantastic way to boost friendships and make new acquaintances based on shared values and love for the game. Because it has such a vibrant community of people from all walks of life, you can very easily find new friends or simply strengthen existing friendships.

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