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MIDJERSEY GOLF GUIDE

THE BUSINESS

GOLF CONNECTION

OCEAN COUNTY
MUST-READ ETIQUETTE AND TIPS TO BE AWARE OF
FOR YOUR NEXT ROUND by DIANE PETERSON

BEY-LEA GOLF COURSE
18 holes 6,677 yds. par 72 Municipal
Toms River | (732) 349-0566 Business golf is a great opportunity for networking and building professional
relationships. It will provide insight into the personality, values, and conduct of

CEDAR CREEK GOLF COURSE
18 holes 6,325 yds. par 72 Municipal others, which could prove useful in future business dealings. Follow these tips to a
Bayville | (732) 269-4460 tee and you will stand out as being polished, professional, and trustworthy.

EAGLE RIDGE GOLF CLUB
18 holes n/a n/a Public 1 DOYOURHOMEWORK

Lakewood | (732) 901-4900 lPrepare for the golf meeting as you would prepare for an important meeting.
l Plan ahead and identify goals you want from the day. Keep them small and simple.
FOUR SEASONS SPA & COUNTRY CLUB
9 holes
1,834 yds. par 30
Private
Lakewood | (732) 477-2730
l Prepare yourself by assessing your abilities on the golf course.
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MEETINGPREPARATION
GREENBRIAR AT OCEAN AIRE l Get to know your guest before you meet on the course, including his or her history with
GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 18 holes 6,700 yds. par 72 Private
the company, professional experience, and golf skill level.
Waretown | (609) 693-8885
l Select a format to play, such as stroke play, match play, scramble, or best ball.
l Try to prepay for golf fees and meals.
GREENBRIAR WOODLANDS
18 holes 1,535 yds. par 28 Private A small gift like a ball marker is a nice memento to remember the meeting by.
Toms River | (732) 286-6889 l
l Communicate the full itinerary to your guest and follow up a few days before the meeting.
l Establish a handicap through a USGA handicap service. One is recommended for business
LAKEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
18 holes 6,566 yds. par 72 Public golf because it helps determine your playing ability.
Lakewood | (732) 364-8899
3 KNOWTHERULESANDPROPERETIQUETTE

LEISURE VILLAGE GOLF COURSE
9 holes
n/a n/a
Private
l Order of play.
Lakewood | (732) 364-1820
Be still and quiet while others are hitting their shots.
l
l Avoid standing where a player can be distracted by your presence or your shadow.
LEISURE VILLAGE WEST ASSOC., l Compliment your guest on good shots.
WILLOW GOLF COURSE 9 holes
n/a n/a Private Watch everyone’s golf shot.
Manchester | (732) 657-8997
l
l On the green, the player’s ball that is farthest from the hole has the honor of putting irst.
l Give your guest the put if it’s close to the hole.
LIONS HEAD COUNTRY CLUB
9 holes
n/a n/a
Private
l If you are the irst to hole out, you are responsible for the lagstick.
Brick | (732) 477-7277
4 DRESSTOIMPRESS

METEDECONK NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
l Inquire about the dress code at the golf course.
Jackson | (732) 928-0111 Collared shirts should be worn by men and women. Bring a jacket for the clubhouse.
3,654 yds. par 36 Private l Front Course
18 holes l
3,517 yds. par 36 Private Back Course
18 holes l Pants, capris, shorts, or skorts are all acceptable.
l men: Cargo shorts or pants are not recommended
n/a n/a
Private
l Third Course
18 holes
: Skorts and shorts should be a professional length
women
6,563 yds. par 72
Public
OCEAN ACRES COUNTRY CLUB
18 holes
l Polish and clean your shoes. Use a golf shoe bag to carry them and change your shoes
Manahawkin | (609) 597-9393
inside the clubhouse or locker room.

5 ARRIVALTIME
OCEAN COUNTY GOLF COURSE
3,916 yds. par 60 Municipal
AT FORGE POND
18 holes l Arrive at the course at least 90 minutes before your tee time and
allow yourself time to inalize preparation and check in
Brick | (732) 920-8899
with the golf shop.

7,123 yds. par 72 Private PINE BARRENS GOLF CLUB
18 holes l Have guests arrive 45 minutes before your tee time.
Jackson | (732) 408-1154 l Make sure to greet your guests when they arrive.

6 KEEPTHEBUSINESSTALKLIGHT
3,093 yds. par 36 Private PINE RIDGE GOLF COURSE
9 holes
Lakehurst | (732) 323-7483 l Focus more on getting to know your guest.
l Allow your guest to bring up the business talk irst.
l Ask questions both personally and professionally.
4,262 yds. par 63 Private RENAISSANCE GOLF CLUB
18 holes
Manchester | (888) 552-3858 l Once the round is complete, then you can really talk business
or schedule a follow-up meeting.

3,092 yds. par 36 Private TOMS RIVER COUNTRY CLUB
9 holes 7 PACEOFPLAY
Toms River | (732) 349-8867
l Observe the golf course’s policy.
6,337 yds. par 71 Private WESTLAKE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
18 holes l Stay behind the group in front of you, not in front of the
group behind you.
Jackson | (732) 833-7274
l Be ready to hit your shot when it’s your turn.
6,766 yds. par 72
Private
WOODLAKE COUNTRY CLUB
18 holes
Diane Peterson is the president of the Executive Women’s Golf Association
Lakewood | (732) 370-1002 Central New Jersey Chapter. For more information, visit ewgacentralnj.org.

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