Author Archives: foolishsuperintendent

The words of men are deceitful; nature never lies. [11/28/14]

A young Superintendent who learns skills will have a long career; one who learns gratitude will have a joyful life. Blessed is a father who teaches his children gratitude; joyful are his children’s children. [11/27/14…Happy Thanksgiving]

A misguided Superintendent is stuck in his misery; a wise one knows the deep sorrow of joy. [11/26/14]

Managing a golf course with a creative and skilled mechanic is like playing a round of golf with a mulligan on every hole. [11/25/14…thanks Slash]

Blowing-out an irrigation system after a snow storm is like going to counselling after your spouse asks you for a divorce. [11/24/14…finishing up blow-out]

A successful Superintendent and an insightful father have this in common:  they hunger to encourage their staff/children to exercise a free imagination. [11/23/14]

An Assistant Superintendent and a child have this in common: their actions are restricted, but their minds are free. [11/22/14]

A Superintendent spends his days making decisions between things he must do, things he should do, and things he wants to do. [11/21/14]

The bottom of the lake contains a lot of rocks, golf balls, and change. [11/20/14]

A golf course is full of stories; a wise Superintendent seeks to understand them. [11/19/14]