Author Archives: foolishsuperintendent

A greenkeeper is more important than a blade of grass; a greenkeeper and his family are more important than putting greens and course conditions. [4/12/14]

With his mouth, a misguided Superintendent wreaks havoc on his crew, and with his words, a wise Superintendent strengthens the hearts of men. [4/11/14]

Watering greens after aerification brings a Superintendent much joy and relief. [4/10/14]

When time stops, even for the briefest moment, infinity becomes a smashing and heart-shaking reality. [4/9/14]

A short-sighted Superintendent labors to avoid the unknown and the unpredictable; an insightful one catapults himself into a storm of disorientation, risking security and reputation, hoping to befriend wisdom and understanding. [4/8/14]

A Superintendent is a skilled and proficient trainer, but after aerifying greens, he feels most comfortable when he drags; it is difficult to teach art, but nearly impossible to make an artist. [4/7/14]

It is difficult to determine the cost of aerifying greens, but exceedingly difficult to determine the cost of not aerifying greens. [4/6/14]

A young Superintendent aerifies greens based on tradition; an experienced one measures organic matter content. [4/5/14]

A young Superintendent believes he is king of the course; an experienced one knows homeowners have the last word. [4/4/14]

A man who litters the earth with cigarette butts is like a child who steals from his siblings and a Superintendent who tosses butts on another man’s course is like an adult who pillages his parents; I say it again, … Continue reading →