Author Archives: foolishsuperintendent

A young Superintendent hears a ‘never’ and schemes to present a logical argument; an experienced one hears an ‘always’ and searches for words of encouragement. (6/27/18)      

A young Superintendent tries to change the way greenkeepers act, while an old one aims to change the way people think; I say it again, a young Superintendent tries to control the way greenkeepers act, while an old one aims … Continue reading →

An expensive mower without a gas gauge is like a pricey golf course without an 18th hole. (6/26/18)      

Thinking a lot is different than overthinking. (6/24/18)  

One man becomes a greenkeeper to earn money and another works on a course play golf; I say it again, one man becomes a greenkeeper to earn money and another works on a course to heal wounds. (6/23/18)  

At times, a giving Superintendent feels like a taker; more often, a taker feels like a giver. (6/22/18)  

One Superintendent is destroyed by others; another destroys himself. (6/21/18)

Golf maintenance would be easier without golf…short-lived, but easier. (6/20/18)

A young Superintendent works hard and expects good results; an old one works hard and hopes for good luck. (6/19/18)

One Superintendent views vacation as a opportunity to work; another views work as an opportunity to vacation. (6/18/18)