Golf is just about standing in a spot and hitting a ball? No, it’s not!

In golf, alignment is everything. A well-balanced stance, proper grip, and coordinated swing all come together to hit the ball with precision. Even the smallest misalignment—of the hips, shoulders, or hands—can send the ball off-course or cause an injury to the player.

When I think about managing finances—whether in business or advisory roles—I often find myself drawing a parallel to the game of golf. A proper alignment between financial controls, risk assessment framework, long-term financial strategies and compliance can either deliver an eagle or a very frustrating shot.

💡 Here’s how golf mirrors finance:

🔹 The Posture = Strategic Foundation
Just like a golfer establishes a solid stance before swinging, finance begins with a clear strategy, regulatory awareness, and risk framework. No successful decision can be made without it.

🔹 The Grip = Financial Controls
The way you hold the club determines control and the direction of the shot. In finance, that’s your cash flow systems, budgets, and internal controls—firm yet flexible with perfect coordination.

🔹 The Swing Path = Functional Alignment
A good swing engages every part of the body in perfect timing. Your hips, shoulders and hands must work in complete tandem to deliver that shot. Similarly, your accounting, FP&A, tax, compliance, and reporting teams must operate in sync to deliver results.

🔹 Eye on the Ball = Long-Term Focus
In golf, you don’t lift your head too soon. In finance, don’t get distracted by short-term noise. Stay focused on sustainable value with clear long-term
objectives.

🔹 Follow-Through = Review and Adjust
The best swings end with a balanced follow-through. In finance, this means analysing performance, adjusting strategy, and continuously improving.


Whether you're teeing off or completing your books—alignment is the key to control, clarity, and consistent performance.

Have you seen similar parallels between sports and strategy? Would love to hear your thoughts. ⛳📊