Golf 720, Anyone?

GOLF 720 Syllabus

Department: Wharton Sports Management
Course Instructor: Chairman P
Course Units: .5 cu
Target Audience: Current second year students in WEMBA Class 32.

Course Theme: Golf for the Executive MBA

Course Description:
The objective of this course is to enable students to develop the mental approach, skills, and knowledge of the fine art of schmoozing your customer on the golf course. We all know that we will sign that big deal down the road on the golf course. Yet our school does not have a single class in this subject! One of the big downsides of WEMBA is that it doesn't allow for enough golf time in between classes, so this course is designed for the student golfer to blow off the B2 slot for one morning in order to get in the only round of golf during WEMBA. I'm sure there are enough non-golfers to record an audio recording of the lectures.

Let's hope our professors lend a sympathetic golfer's ear to the cause. If either of them golf, we have an integrative negotiation opportunity here boyz! But even if not, I highly encourage you to consider this once in a WEMBA event.

Since we are a West Coast school, a special focus will be placed on Silicon Valley style venture fund raising for seed and Series A capital. Topics such as: dressing for golf credibility, fishing for strokes 101, what not to wear to the country club, and deal maker etiquette will be discussed. (A special lecture from Donald Trump on golf course financial management was originally planned, but the bro wouldn't return my calls. Go figure.)

Course Schedule:
This course has only one meeting planned for Term 6. Advanced students can opt to take an independent study elective for Term 7 for an additional 2 cu. See me for more details. I'm thinking the British Open Rota or Pinehurst might be a good option. Please give me a good reason to go on a second international trip!

Date:
Friday, March 21: 6:30am-11:00am.

Venue:
TBD. We are considering Presidio, Harding Park, Stanford, and Half Moon Bay. If you have input, lemme know. Bring your sticks to class that weekend for those of you from out of town. If there's enough interest, perhaps we can head out on Sunday March 23 as well.

Non-Disclosure Policy:
Of course, the Wharton golf score non-disclosure policy will be strictly adhered to. We will not disclose how many strokes you took out there. However, all students are required to abide by the Code of Conduct for honest counting of all strokes. No foot wedgies allowed! :)

Attendance:
Attendance is strictly mandatory for this class.

Wagers?
Let's say we'll be creating a large pot so you can put yo money where your mouth is.

Signups:
Send me some email as soon as possible to reserve your spot by this Sat. I'm gauging demand now....

-Chairman P