Thoughts From a Foolish Golf Course Superintendent

One Superintendent fights to protect his heart, for it is the wellspring of life; another fights to give his away, for it is the wellspring of love. (12/25/20)

One Superintendent is happy with his updated shop; another likes his tent. (12/24/20)

A young Superintendent worries about being overrun by a boisterous control freak; an experienced one worries about being handcuffed by a silent oppressor. (12/23/20)

One Superintendent dresses for a winter storm, but never feels warm; another walks in the woods without shoes, but never hurts his feet. (12/22/20)

Some seasons are longer than others; some are more difficult. (12/21/20)

One golf course owner builds a course at the expense of his bank account and the community enjoys the facilities; another builds his course on the backs of the needy and the community waits in line for bread. (12/20/20)

A courageous Superintendent asks a bold question, but a fool demands and answer; I say it again, a courageous Superintendent asks a bold question, but a wise man waits for an answer. (12/19/20)

It is colder when you have no warm place to go. (12/18/20)

Everything costs something, and usually more than the buyer believes. (12/17/20)

One Superintendent is honored to work at a prestigious club; another is honored to be a Superintendent. (12/16/20)