Thoughts From a Foolish Golf Course Superintendent

One Superintendent labors so others will believe in him; another labors so he will believe in himself. (11/21/19)

That which requires contemplation is different than that which is difficult. (11/20/19)

One golfer believes he deserves nothing and finds joy in many things, and another believes he deserves nothing and is never able to grasp the joy in front of him, but woe to the man who believes he deserves everything, for he is destined to live a disappointing and miserable life. (11/19/19)

A young Superintendent creates a course where confidence is diminished; an experienced one creates a course where hope can be found.  (11/18/19)

One Superintendent looks for a worst-case scenario and works to limit its likelihood; another looks for a best-case scenario and works to incorporate it into his life. (11/17/19)

A lot of things we do in life are not our favorite things to do. (11/16/19)

A prudent golfer seeks to play rounds with his friends; a wise one understands he must play some rounds by himself. (11/15/19)

Success without failure is like wealth without work. (11/14/19)

A young Superintendent enters a new position and looks to do favors for others; an experienced one enters a new position and looks to have others do favors for him.  (11/13/19)

As the light knocks on the window of a Superintendent’s eye, he is often terrified to find himself waking from a deep and dark sleep. (11/12/19)