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Z CORPORATE CORPORATE GOLF OUTING DO'S 1 a putter and do some practice at home on the carpet. It's the easiest skill to learn in golf. yourself, "What's the worst thing that can happen?". We've all been there before, so relax and enjoy the moment. are dressed accordingly. Wear a polo shirt and pants, not jeans. Golf shoes can help keep you from slipping if it's wet. 2 3 4 5 Do learn some basic etiquette of the game. Ask your local pro or friends who have played for a while and follow the basic lead of your partners. Do wear the correct clothing. Check the run sheet of the day and make sure you Do take a deep breath on the first hole. This may be an intense time, so say to Do take some instruction from your local professional. Let the instructor know you're playing in a corporate golf outing, especially if it's your first. They will arm you with the necessary tools to succeed. Do practice your putting! Anyone can be a help on the greens, so get yourself CORPORATE GOLF OUTING DONT'S 1 Don't leave home without an umbrella and a towel, the game can be tough enough without getting soaked too. important point of golf etiquette to remember. 2 3 4 5 Don't be a hero or a know-it-all. Help your playing partners only when they ask and don't try playing shots like you are Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson. You will look like a fool! Don't drive the golf cart like you are Michael Schumacher. I've seen too many crashes and too many embarrassed golfers afterwards! Steven Giuliano is a Senior Instruction Writer for Golf Infuzion Magazine. OCTOBER 2011 GOLF INFUZION MAGAZINE 43 Don't talk while your partners are hitting. This is probably the most Don't stress, the corporate golf outing is usually played in an Scramble (team) format, which means you don't have to play your own ball out. You can ride off the coattails of your more experienced playing partners.