Thoughts From a Foolish Golf Course Superintendent

One Superintendent likes to gather knowledge; another likes to share it. (5/19/18)

A young Superintendent learns to give answers that satisfy the members; an old one learns to give answers that satisfy himself. (5/18/18)

A young Superintendent asks an assistant candidate about his education; an insightful one asks him about his childhood. (5/17/18)

One Superintendent chooses to believe what he wants to believe; another believes what he is forced to believe. (5/16/18)

A young Superintendent panics when he begins to feel sick; an aging one aches when he realizes he will never feel well again. (5/15/18)

A golfer is a man who cares more about golf than turfgrass; a Superintendent is a man who cares more about turfgrass than golf. (5/14/18)

A deep love is destined to bring great joy layered with deep sorrow. (5/13/18)

Being in a rush is different than being lazy. (5/12/18)

A mower makes a lot of noise, but a cup cutter wakes-up the neighbors.

A successful Superintendent is eager to explore new frontiers, but maintains a capacity for tedium. (5/10/18)