Monthly Archives: May 2014

Sometimes hard is not hard, it is easier. [5/30/14]

A neglected golf course ensnares two men: one ferments anger and bitterness and the other exudes virtue and honor. [5/30/14]

If golf were played at night, golf maintenance would be a lot easier and golf courses would be in a lot better shape. [5/29/14]

An observant Superintendent recognizes that the ground is full of unpublished books. [5/28/14]

A young Superintendent washes himself after a hard day’s work and smiles in his cleanliness; an experienced one notes the dirt piling up on his body and reflects on its significance. [5/26/14]

A young Superintendent marches through the golf course as a conqueror bent on conquest; an experienced one gazes at the landscape and falls prostrate in humility and gratitude. [5/26/14]

Seeking often leads to waiting. [5/25/14]

A young Superintendent tries to save money by having his crew assist with a contracted construction project; a wise construction manager knows when to allow a Superintendent to try to save money. [5/24/14]

When a Superintendent encounters an individual who instinctively gives more than they receive and expect, he should, at great expense and effort, labor to befriend the person and thereby gain a lifelong friend who will become a great source of … Continue reading →

‘PhD’ means knowledgeable, but not, by necessity, wise. [5/22/14]