Monthly Archives: August 2018

Sowing Seed

One Superintendent sows seeds of destruction; another sows seeds of life. (8/21/18)

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Dark Motives

Being compelled to work in the darkness is different than being attracted to the darkness. (8/20/18)  

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Fighting

A young Superintendent fights to control the destructive passions that prowl throughout the course; an experienced one fights to control the destructive passion that lurk within himself. (8/19/18)

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A Poor Reflection

A Superintendent who overestimates his strengths tends to underestimate his weaknesses; one who underestimates his strengths tends to overestimate his weaknesses. (8/18/18)    

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Replacements

A young Superintendent finds pride in working hard to improve his course; an old one finds humility in meeting his replacement. (8/17/18)  

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More or Less

Hoses and herbicides have this in common: more is not necessarily better. (8/16/18)

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People are Strange

A Superintendent who enjoys aerification is brother to a man who enjoys a headache. (8/15/18)    

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Masochistic Tendencies

Stressing greens before aerification is like fasting before a marathon. (8/14/18)  

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Part of the Package

A Superintendent who does not play golf is like a golf professional who does not mow grass; a Superintendent who does not understand the game of golf is like a golf professional who does not understand the practice of golf … Continue reading

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Employment

A Superintendent who employs nature finds some satisfaction; one who is employed by nature overflows with joy. (8/12/18)

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