Author Archives: foolishsuperintendent

One Superintendent finds peace in wide-open space; another finds comfort in vulnerability. (9/15/18)

Some of life’s greatest moments are the most difficult moments; some of life’s worst moments are the easiest moments. (9/14/18)

A misguided greenkeeper uses the back-nine to hide from his boss, and a discouraged Superintendent uses it to hide from the members; I say it again, a misguided greenkeeper uses the back-nine to hide from his boss, and an overwhelmed … Continue reading →

One Superintendent labors to do the most he can; another strains to do more than others. (9/12/18)

Lingering sadness is different than gut-wrenching sorrow. (9/11/18)

One Superintendent jabs at a crew member to make a point; another needles a greenkeeper to say he cares. (9/10/18)

Listening to a story is different than experiencing a story; I say it again, listening to a good story is different than living a good story. (9/9/18)

An experienced Superintendent does not get involved in golfer affairs; a misguided one socializes with members, and suffers for it. (9/8/18)

A skilled practitioner of arboriculture knows how to trim tees; a skilled practitioner of life knows how to trim memories. (9/7/18)

One Superintendent walks on his course and is excited to discover nature’s wonder; another walks on his course and is afraid of finding nothing.  (9/6/18)