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
10.05 – 11.06.2025
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.
Key Takeaways and Skills
Upon completion of the course you:
will develop fundamental golf skills, including putting, short game, and long shots;understands and applies golf etiquette for professional interactions;
enhances strategic decision-making under pressure;
improves leadership and teamwork through team-based challenges;
masters networking strategies specific to business golf.
Course Fees
290 €
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
Lecturers Hanno Kross & Cristofer Herman
Classroom meeting: 22 accademical hours
Individual work: 40 accademical 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
May 10-11 Starting Your Journey: Two Intensive Introduction Days (11:00–16:00)
Day 1: Gateway to Golf Excellence (May 10)
Day 2: Team Dynamics & Course Experience (May 11)
May 14 – June 11, 14:30–15:50
May 14 – The Art of Teamwork & Precision
Develop putting, driving, and leadership skills through teamwork.
May 21 – Short Game & Collaborative Excellence
Enhance chipping accuracy and strategic delegation.
May 28 – Strategic Precision & Performance Review
Analyze team dynamics & refine short game techniques.
June 4 – Power & Precision Development
Master long shots & course strategy with team coordination.
June 11 – Championship Preparation
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 (May 11, 14, 21, 28 and June 4) – 50%
The Perfect Putt Challenge – Around the World (score based on HCP) – 25%
9-hole Round (must score at least 12 points, based on HCP) – 25%
Hanno Kross
Visiting lecturer, Chairman of the Board at Estonian Golf & Country Club
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.
Cristofer Herman
Visiting lecturer, PGA Pro golf coach
Herman is dedicated to promoting golf in Estonia, sharing his knowledge and experience through individual training sessions as well as broader community events.