Ewan McKay's Journey in Golf and Business

Ewan McKay's Journey in Golf and Business

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand the role of golf in Ewan McKay's personal and professional life.
At the end of the lesson you will be able to explain how Ewan McKay transitioned from a businessman to a golf course creator.

What do you already know about the relationship between sports and business?

Introduction to Ewan McKay

Quiet and trusting man from Angus, Scotland.
Passionate about golf from a young age.

Golf as a Social Tool

Golf provided social connections.
Helped connect with wealthy farmers.

Business Growth Through Golf

Sold Scottish seed potatoes to English farms.
Golf aided in building business relationships.

Transitioning to Golf Course Creation

Sold his business to pursue a dream.
Focused on creating his own golf course.

Summary

Ewan McKay's journey illustrates the connection between personal passion and professional success.
Golf was a key factor in his social and business life.

Definition List

Ewan McKay: A man passionate about golf who grew up in Angus, Scotland, and later became a businessman and golf course creator.
Golf: A sport that served as a social and business tool for Ewan McKay, allowing him to connect with influential contacts

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this, they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.