Black Tech Saturdays: The business of golf

Looking to check off that next career goal? How about a round of golf? Did you know 90 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs play golf, and executives who play earn about 17 percent more than those who don’t? Golf isn’t just a sport; it’s a business tool. A lot of big deals and connections happen on the golf course, not just the boardroom. But here’s the problem: It can be intimidating and hard to break into if you never learned how to play. Black Tech Saturdays wants to change that. On Saturday, at the Belle Isle Golf Center, they’re hosting “Founders on the Fairway.” Beginners get paired with expert coaches who teach them the basics—how to drive, putt, and chip. Then after the lesson—lunch and networking. The idea is simple. If golf is where business happens, Detroit’s professionals deserve a seat at the table. Or in this case, a spot on the course. Johnnie Turnage, co-founder of Black Tech Saturdays, joined Local 4 Live to talk about the event.