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Must I play golf to get ahead?

By Gabrielle S. (CNNMoney) April 20, 2007: 10:14 AM ET

In many companies, anyone who wants to reach the executive suite had better get some clubs, writes Fortune's Anne Fisher in her April 20 Ask Annie column. Is that fair? Do you play golf? Have you learned career lessons from your time on the links? What advice do you have for new golfers?

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