Concluding with Part 3 of 3 with David Court, CGCS. A few random questions to wrap up our interview: Pine Valley or Pebble Beach: I haven’t been to Pine Valley; however we were at a convention in San Francisco at the same time the AT&T Tournament was being played at Pebble Beach. We visited Carmel, walked the beach and found ourselves on Pebble Beach. My wife said to me, “I didn’t come to California to see a golf course”! Needless to say, I would take either one. This confuses me; ... continue reading...
Back Nine With David Court, CGCS – Part 2
You are responsible the health, well-being and viability of a 2,100 acre property, which appears to be a daunting task. Are your responsibilities ever overwhelming and/or do you ever feel isolated. Finally, where do you go when you have an issue and you need assistance? If I have an agronomical problem, I solicit assistance from the University of Florida’s Disease and Nematode Labs. Insects are pretty easy to distinguish, but you might not know the specific disease. You can easily ... continue reading...
Back Nine With David Court, CGCS – Part 1
During our two year Bad Golf Guy journey we have met a number of kind and fascinating people, including but not limited to; Brad McMakin, Mark Castillo, James Dodson, Dan Latoria, Jane Hixson and Frank Stranick. None is kinder or more fascinating than David Court, Director of Golf Course Maintenance at World Woods Golf Club in Brooksville, FL. World Woods Golf Club (Tom Fazio designs) opened in 1993, sits on 2,100 acres, including two world class championship golf courses (Pine Barrens and ... continue reading...
Nature vs. Nuture vs. Culture
Sunday morning August 11th, my black Eddie Bauer travel backpack was loaded in the car, heading to Pinehurst, North Carolina for the 119th US Amateur, fortunate to be staying with dear friends in the Pinehurst community. Funny thing, a year ago my black Eddie Bauer travel backpack would have been loaded with work files and hard copies of emails however this Sunday morning it was loaded with Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Nabisco Fig Newton’s, David’s Original Jumbo Sunflower Seeds, Shaklee 180 ... continue reading...
Interview With Golfing Crony Joe – 102nd Post!
Following Brother John’s interview and golfing buddy Dave’s interview, today we are visiting with yet another great golfing buddy Joe, from Lancaster, PA. Joe and I have known each other for the better part of fifteen years, having met as Board Members for a local charity. Joe was quick with a smile and quick with a laugh, helping me navigate my role and responsibilities. We shared our passion and forged a wonderful friendship, typically playing 7-10 rounds each season. In addition to my ... continue reading...
Interview with Golfing Crony Dave – 101st Post!
Following Brother John’s interview (100th Post/Interview with brother John), today we are visiting with long time great buddy and former business associate Dave, from Lancaster, PA. This is Dave’s second interview, as he participated in the third of a three part story in April of 2018 about single length irons (Single Length Irons/Part Three /The Back Nine with Dave Lynch). Dave has been along for the majority of my golfing voyage as documented in such stories as 3,314 Holes of Golf, More Than ... continue reading...
Interview With Brother John – 100th Post!
Thank you for your support of “Bad Golf Guy” over the past two years. Your kindness and continued reaction to our nonsense keeps us motivated! Celebrating our 100th post, we decided to run a short series of brief interviews with my golfing cronies; John, Joe and Dave. John, my only sibling, who recently retired from a successful business career in the Chicago area, is an avid golfer, a really good dude and a great Brother! Our recent move to Florida means that John and I will live in the ... continue reading...
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