Monthly Archives: February 2018

Golf courses and greenkeepers have this in common: they have distinct, but not necessarily similar, odors. (2/8/18) [My daughter often tells me my truck smells like a golf course.  This may be a polite way of saying I smell like … Continue reading →

Golf is an opportunity to escape the tyranny of the day.  (2/7/18)  

A Superintendent who rehearses his words is destined for a steady round; one who speaks from his heart is destined for some ups and downs. (2/6/18)    

A misguided Superintendent watches the mistakes of others and feels good about himself, while an insightful one sees others falter and gives thanks for forgiveness; I say it again, a misguided Superintendent watches the mistakes of others and feels good … Continue reading →

Probability is different than reality. (2/4/18)

One Superintendent thinks first about improving playability; another thinks about profitability. (2/3/18)

The first full mow of the year is like the first full day of marriage. (2/2/18) [Mowing tees, approaches, fairways, and greens this week…a little earlier than normal.]

A young Superintendent knows the look of dead grass; an experienced one knows the smell…and never forgets it.  (2/1/18)