Golf courses and greenkeepers have this in common: they have distinct, but not necessarily similar, odors. (2/8/18)
[My daughter often tells me my truck smells like a golf course. This may be a polite way of saying I smell like a golf course. I am not sure if this is good or bad?]
Golf is an opportunity to escape the tyranny of the day. (2/7/18)
A Superintendent who rehearses his words is destined for a steady round; one who speaks from his heart is destined for some ups and downs. (2/6/18)
A misguided Superintendent watches the mistakes of others and feels good about himself, while an insightful one sees others falter and gives thanks for forgiveness; I say it again, a misguided Superintendent watches the mistakes of others and feels good about himself, while a wise one sees others stumble and offers a helping hand. (2/5/18)
Probability is different than reality. (2/4/18)
One Superintendent thinks first about improving playability; another thinks about profitability. (2/3/18)
The first full mow of the year is like the first full day of marriage. (2/2/18)
[Mowing tees, approaches, fairways, and greens this week…a little earlier than normal.]
A young Superintendent knows the look of dead grass; an experienced one knows the smell…and never forgets it. (2/1/18)
A young Superintendent searches for joy in the rising sun; an old one hopes for peace in the setting sun. (1/31/18) [Photograph by Kami G]
A bad friend who comes to the rescue is better than a good friend who betrays. (1/30/18)
Thoughts From a Foolish Golf Course Superintendent 