When Rolapp acknowledged to Beall his rule about not playing golf for work, I couldn’t help but wonder if he was missing the point. Rolapp’s reasoning is there’s too much work to do, and I’m sure there is. But working in golf, especially as a newcomer, also means trying to understand the game through the eyes of a player. And not playing also forfeits one of golf’s most powerful tools. If you really want to connect with people, especially if you want them to respond to you as a leader, let them see you dribble one off the tee. A willingness to look stupid on the golf course is not a sign of weakness, but confidence.