Thoughts From a Foolish Golf Course Superintendent

A young Superintendent expects golfers to treat him as he deserves to be treated; an old Superintendent expects others to treat him worse than he deserves.  (9/12/19)

Some lies, if told enough, begin to resemble truth; others just become more ridiculous.  (9/11/19)

At times, a Superintendent with heavy thoughts is pulled into the mire of despair; at times, he soars in the light. (9/10/19)

A golfer believes a golf course has 18 holes; a Superintendent knows it has many more.  (9/9/19)

One Superintendent is burdened by his toil and fills his heart with anger and bitterness; another is burdened by his toil and fills his heart with gratitude and joy. (9/8/19)

It is difficult to lose nothing. (9/7/19)

A young Superintendent thrives in the light; an old one learns to live in a multitude of conditions.  (9/6/19)

One Superintendent sees his faults and works hard to correct them; another finds no fault and works hard to maintain his delusion. (9/5/19)

Saying ‘hello’ is a lot different than hearing ‘goodbye’.  (9/4/19)

Sometimes, trying to be someone you are not is easier than trying to be someone you are.  (9/3/19)