Monthly Archives: December 2013

‘Complaining’ is different from ‘having the right to complain’; a young Superintendent would do well to learn the difference, and even better to teach it to his staff. [12/21/13]

Everything is toxic; in sufficient quantity, even water attains a formidable level of toxicity, especially to someone who cannot swim. [12/20/25]

A young turf student spends years learning to grow grass, but when his career begins, he often spends his time moving snow. [12/19/13]

A prudent Superintendent learns to ‘listen’ to those around him; tears often flow from scars and hearts cry-out from cuts. [12/18/13]

Words are flattering and friendliness encouraging, but a Superintendent who cannot live amongst the members is smitten with a mocking curse. [12/17/13]

Much can be learned from military history, but a prudent Superintendent recognizes that war is not, thankfully, golf course maintenance. In war, there is no fairness or justice or peace, only sorrow, tragedy, brotherhood and heroes. [12/16/13…Thanks to all who … Continue reading →

“Emotion is loud; truth a whisper.” [12/15/13…N. Duffel]

A pesticide label and a mother quarrel about one thing: the most appropriate time to wash hands. [12/13/13]

Fishermen hunt and search for great fishing spots; Superintendents plot and scheme to keep theirs secret. [12/13/13…The little one was caught on hole 17. The larger one was caught, yesterday, on a river that goes through the golf course, but … Continue reading →

A stupid Superintendent answers a stupid question with a stupid answer. [12/12/13]