Author Archives: foolishsuperintendent

A Superintendent at a prominent club enjoys many benefits, but a Superintendent at a municipal course smiles in retirement. [6/4/13]

At times, Superintendents are prompted to rob from the earth’s natural resources, but stealing from the land is like cheating on your wife; both yield short-term reward and long-term misery. [6/3/13]

If you cannot remember saying you were wrong, then something is wrong. [6/2/13]

An ant can move a grain of sand, yet, in seconds, the tiniest grains can destroy a reel made of hardened steel. [6/1/13]

A Superintendent who seeks has an advantage over one who knows. [5/31/13]

The foundation of a great golf course resides on history, location, architecture, service, and maintenance; an experienced Superintendent recognizes he has no control of the former and limited control of the latter. [5/30/13]

“The pillars of power and authority are birth, wealth, beauty, genius, and virtue. Any of the three former, in combination or alone, supersede the strength of the latter, in combination or alone.” A wise Superintendent recognizes he is woefully lacking … Continue reading →

A Superintendent with healthy feet is a man who spends too much time in the office, or one who has a great pair of shoes. [5/28/13]

Eventually, brown grass will become green or dirt. [5/27/13]

Confidence is good, but humility supreme. [5/26/13]