Program Overview

Golf Business Mentoring Programme

Mentor future business leaders while playing a round of golf

The University of Auckland Business School, in conjunction with New Zealand Golf, has created a programme that pairs business mentors with business students for a round of golf.

Benefits to mentors

• This is a way to help the game of golf by bringing young people into the sport, which is crucial for the future of golf clubs.
• Mentors will have the opportunity to meet some of New Zealands most promising business students.
• It will be a great networking opportunity for mentors.

Details

• Mentor involvement in the course begins on a Sunday afternoon.
• The course is 4 weeks long, from 3-6:30pm on Sundays, but mentors would only need to be available for one of those Sundays.
• Each week, students will meet their mentors at a golf course to play a game of golf.
• The play will be 'Ambrose' to keep things moving smoothly and quickly.
• While playing, mentors are expected to chat to the students about their career journey and topics they believe would be beneficial to them as business students.

Programme Structure

• The programme is designed to provide a unique opportunity for business students to learn from experienced mentors in a relaxed and informal setting.
• The golf game is intended to facilitate networking and discussion between mentors and students.

Expected Outcomes

• The programme aims to provide business students with valuable insights and advice from experienced mentors.
• It also seeks to promote the game of golf as a means of networking and making connections in the business world.