Golf relies on business, and business relies on golf.
Sometimes, though, the two conflict. Co. When the four-day Memorial begins Thursday, absent will be a primary television sponsor. At the same time, Dean Witter was looking to attract more high-end investors, many of whom play golf regularly and belong to country clubs. Although Dean Witter officially declined to comment, sources close to the relationship said Golden Bear had approached Dean Witter about becoming the lead underwriter for the offering. The New York-based investment company received the Golden Bear officials well but didn't want to do the deal without changes.