Author Archives: foolishsuperintendent

Shorter mowing heights do not always increase speed, but they always increase stress. [4/5/13]

Many a Superintendent constructs his own prison; yet, his heart rages against his lack of freedom. [4/4/13]

If you wake-up in a bunker after a night out with the guys, it may be time to consider some counseling. [Dedicated to my friend,’Ed’…at least he was not late for work. 4/3/13]

If you feel uncertain about a man, do not employ him. If you employ him, do not feel uncertain about him. [4/2/13]

At times, it is difficult to watch others play while you work. [4/1/13]

When nature is compliant, humbly accept the golfer’s accolades. When nature is defiant, humbly accept their criticism. In either case, nature remains unswayed by the thoughts and wishes of man. [3/31/13]

A wise Superintendent chooses poverty and joy over wealth and contentment. [3/30/13]

Trees, mounds, wind, cart paths, and tournament directors have one thing in common: they delight in troubling an irrigator. [3/29/13]

Dry sand is not hard, and hard is not fast. [3/28/13]

With men, the first will be last and the last will be first; not so with trees, the first will be first and the last will be last. [3/27/13]