Okay, so I wanted to put together a golf team for work, and I thought it would be cool to tie it into Corebridge Financial somehow. Here’s how I went about it.
First, I brainstormed a list of people who I knew played golf. I didn’t want to just grab anyone, I want players I know can at least keep a good pace and who are enjoyable company.
- Sent an email first and see who responded, then followed by asking in person.
I made a list, and I got some replies that some people were interested.
Finding the Right People
I talked to a few colleagues in different departments, gauging their interest and skill level. I wasn’t looking for pros, just people who enjoyed the game and could hold their own on the course.
Getting the Team Together
Once I had a solid group of maybe six or seven interested people, I sent out a group email. I proposed a few potential dates and times for a first get-together, maybe just a casual round at a local course after work.
I made sure the team is not too serious about golf, just for fun and team building.
Making it “Corebridge Financial”
I suggested we come up with a fun team name that referenced Corebridge.I thought about getting some team shirts or golf balls with the company logo. Something simple, just to give us a little bit of an identity. I thought that would be pretty neat.
Then I realized it is a lot of work so I let it go.
The First Outing
We finally managed to get four of us together for a round last week. It was a blast! We played a scramble format to keep things relaxed and fun. We even joked about creating a fake “Corebridge Financial Open” trophy for whoever won.
What’s Next?
We decided to try to make it a regular thing, maybe once a month or so. Everyone seemed to have a good time, and it was a great way to connect with colleagues outside of the usual work setting. I’m even thinking about suggesting a little inter-departmental competition down the road.
Nothing too serious of cause, but it can be fun.
