Thoughts From a Foolish Golf Course Superintendent

A young Superintendent works on his patience in hopes of growing his wisdom; an old one works on his wisdom in order to grow his patience. (2/25/22)

One Superintendent talks a lot about facts because he wants to avoid his emotions; another talks a lot about science because he needs a break from his feelings…another just drinks a lot of beer. (2/24/22)

A young Superintendent works to strengthen his position; a wise one works to give his up. (2/23/22)

A Superintendent who dwells on troublesome issues ends up with troublesome thoughts. (2/22/22)

I met a Superintendent who did not want to be a Superintendent and he told me to call “Misery”; I met another Superintendent who wanted to be a Superintendent and he told me his name was “The Fortunate One.” (2/21/22)

A Superintendent at an eighteen-hole golf course and a Superintendent at a nine-hole golf course have this in common: they pay full price at the grocery store. (2/20/22)

The golf course does not matter if it costs you the things that do matter. (2/19/22)

Waking up in the morning is different than waking up in mourning. (2/18/22)

A golf course is like the Mona Lisa. (2/17/22)

One man works on a golf course and enriches his life; another works on a golf course and depletes his bank account. (2/16/22)