Thoughts From a Foolish Golf Course Superintendent

One Superintendent believes he deserves the best job in the land; another believes he deserves the worst. (2/22/21)

One Superintendent travels a long way, but goes nowhere; another goes nowhere, but travels a long way. (2/21/21)

Sometimes, the easiest way to defend yourself is to criticize yourself; sometimes, the easiest way to destroy yourself is to condemn yourself. (2/20/21)

One Superintendent searches for wisdom so he can experience the wonders of being; another searches for wisdom so he can explain the tragedies in living. (2/19/21)

One golf course owner increases green fees when the course becomes full; another practices hospitality when the community is in despair. (2/18/21)

Every Superintendent has a tape measure; every man has a ruler. (2/17/21)

Mowing in the snow is like painting in the closet. (2/16/21)

One Superintendent finds amazement in the science of plants; another finds wonder in the souls of men. (2/15/21)

One Superintendent rests after he gets sick; another rests so he will not get sick. (2/14/21)

One Superintendent watches kids running recklessly across a green and wishes he could teach them some golf etiquette; another sees kids swinging wildly in a fairway and wishes could learn some life lessons. (2/13/21)