Community for Growth and Resp

Golf for Business:
Building Your Network 

It is more than just golf

This course blends golf mastery with executive leadership, networking, and strategic decision-making, equipping you with essential skills to leverage golf as a powerful business asset.
Most suitable for handicaps between 28 and 54 or those with no prior golfing experience

   25.04 – 27.05.2026

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Golf isn’t just a sport; it’s a strategic tool for networking and executive decision-making. 90% of Fortune 500 CEOs play golf and 80% of executives say golf helps them form valuable business connections. Deals made on the course often carry more weight than those in the boardroom.

 

This course is designed for

EBS students, alumni, and their associates who seek to develop golf competencies while leveraging the sport as a powerful business asset.
It is also ideal for business professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs who want to enhance their networking, leadership, and strategic decision-making skills through the game of golf.
The course is suitable for participants with a handicap between 28 and 54 or those with no prior golfing experience, providing a structured learning environment where they can develop fundamental golf skills while mastering etiquette and business networking strategies on the golf course.
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Key Takeaways and Skills

Upon completion of the course you: 

will develop fundamental golf skills, including putting, short game, and long shots; 

understand and apply golf etiquette for professional interactions; 
enhance strategic decision-making under pressure; 

improve leadership and teamwork through team-based challenges; 
master networking strategies specific to business golf. 

Course Fees

349 €

Price includes theoretical and practical lectures, rental equipment, unlimited practice balls, and a 30-day playing right after the programme on the Stone Course, upon successfully completing the course, you will be awarded a Green Card.

Additional Benefits 
   VIP Guest Speakers
   Exclusive alumni & partner networking events

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Course overview

  Classroom meeting: 22 academical hours

  Individual work: 17 academical hours

  Credit points (EAP): 1,5 ECTS 

Course takes place outside of EBS, at Estonian Golf & Country Club (Klubi tee 4, Manniva küla, 74217, Harjumaa). 

Time schedule

April 25-26 Starting Your Journey: Two Intensive Introduction Days (11:00–16:00)
Day 1: Gateway to Golf Excellence (April 25) 
Day 2: Team Dynamics & Course Experience (April 26)

April 29 – May 27, 15:30-18:30 (on Wednesdays)

April 29 – Business on the Green: Strategy in Motion

May 6 – Short Game & Collaborative Excellence
Enhance chipping accuracy and strategic delegation.

May 13 – Strategic Precision & Performance Review
Analyze team dynamics & refine short game techniques.

May 20 – Power & Precision Development
Master long shots & course strategy with team coordination.

May 27 – Rising Star Competition

You will finish the course participating in the Rising Star competition, which gives you real competition experience and an opportunity to meet EGCC golf club members.

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Assessment & Grading

The course follows a pass/fail grading system, where students must achieve at least 60/100 points to complete the course. Successful participants will be awarded a Green Card.

Tests (April 26, May 6 and May 20) – 50%
Score 12 points on a 9-hole round to finish the course – 50%


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Lecturers

Hanno Kross

Visiting lecturer, Chairman of the Board at Estonian Golf & Country Club

Hanno Kross is the Chairman of the Board at Estonian Golf & Country Club (EGCC) and has been part of the club's management since 2009. Under his leadership, EGCC has developed into an internationally recognized golf center, offering diverse opportunities for both experienced players and beginners.
Under Hanno Kross’s leadership, EGCC has organized several international golf championships, including the World Cup European Qualifier and seven different European Championships. EGCC has been ranked among the Top 100 Golf Courses in Continental Europe four times by Golf World magazine and has also been recognized among the Top 100 Golf Resorts in Europe.
Hanno Kross’s dedication to sports and community development has made him a key figure in the Estonian golf landscape.

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Cristofer Herman

Visiting lecturer, PGA Pro golf coach

Cristofer Herman is an Estonian PGA Pro golf coach who primarily operates at Estonian Golf & Country Club (EGCC) and Mulligan Room in Tallinn. He has obtained the EKR4 junior coach qualification and offers training sessions for golf players of various skill levels.
Herman is dedicated to promoting golf in Estonia, sharing his knowledge and experience through individual training sessions as well as broader community events.