Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, May 29, 1994 TAG: 9405310123
SECTION: BUSINESS PAGE: D1 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: Erika Bolstad
DATELINE: LENGTH: Short
``It is a tremendous atmosphere. I always felt that you can find out more in 18 holes of golf than you can across the table at a meeting. Just noticing how someone conducts themself over a bad shot says a lot.''
Valeta Pittman, vice president of the women's division of the Virginia State Golf Association:
``I think it totally depends on what business you are in. For me, golf is a way to get away from business.''
Judi Snipes, who says she plays for recreation, not for business:
``In grad school, they told us to learn how to play golf because it was a social skill. Now I find myself addicted to the exercise and the time I spend with my family.''
Kathy Dodd, owner of Drive-a-Way Golf Center:
``There was no rule written that only men could play golf and conduct business. I've been approached by businesspeople by playing with them. The stereotypical woman businessperson playing golf is as someone who has never picked up a golf club. It's not like that anymore because there are businesswomen out who can really play. It's gotten to be that a lot of women in business are some of the better players on the course.''
by CNB