Thoughts From a Foolish Golf Course Superintendent

Better to have the ‘yips’ than play with a fool in his folly; better to have the ‘shanks’ than play with a mocker in his pride. (11/6/20)

Sometimes, numbers are a voice that set a man free; sometimes, numbers are a whisper that bind a man in chains. (11/5/20)

A honorable Superintendent works hard to maintain his honesty and integrity; a fool imagines he would not steal if the conditions were right. (11/4/20)

Wild energy often produces wild victory; wild energy often produces wild defeat? (11/3/20)

Sometimes, winners are losers and losers are winners. (11/2/20)

One Superintendent labors and toils to improve his knowledge and experience, but natural cares nothing about his qualifications. (11/1/20)

One Superintendent chases geese in the morning; another is chased by demons in the night. (10/31/20)

Much of history’s trouble is found in the actions of men and the words of woman. (10/30/20)

A young Superintendent battles against members and boards, but a wise one battles against fear and insecurity; I say it again, a young Superintendent battles against golfers and owners, but a wise one battles against fear and insecurity. (10/29/20)

A young Superintendent toils to achieve success and security; a wise one labors to practice mercy and forgiveness. (10/28/20)