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Blades Down – Make Me Proud

I hate to brag, however, my advancement on the Grounds Crew of a Top 100 (public) golf facility has been nothing short of meteoric.  Progressing from such tasks as filling divots, collecting debris, rough mowing and cutting cups, I was delighted when I was asked to meet Curtis on our Short Course.  When I finally caught up with Curtis, a personable fellow, he was in the throes of mowing the sixth green, sitting on top of a Toro Greensmaster Triaxle 3150, arguably one of the most ... continue reading...

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Blades Down – Star On The Rise II

Similar to my early days on the caddie rail at Baltusrol Golf Club, waiting patiently for my first loop, I've bided my time, waiting patiently for a more significant assignment beyond filling/leveling divots and collecting debris.  I have been comfortable paying my dues, earning my keep, proving my salt and showing management that I am reliable, punctual, trustworthy and responsible with their equipment! Surprisingly enough, it didn’t take terribly long until I was on top of one of our two ... continue reading...

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Behind The Counter – Cowboy Jack

As mentioned in previous “Behind the Counter” segments, my role in the Pro-Shop of a Top 100 (Public) golf property on the west coast of Florida is to greet and check-in our patrons, plying funds from their grasps, all in good cheer! Most days my head is down, diligently searching the electronic tee sheets for names and tee times, sorting out the appropriate rates, ringing up merchandise, processing the payments and dispensing starter slips.  There is typically not a lot of time for idle chit ... continue reading...

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Blades Down – Star on the Rise

In a recent post, I shared my decision to work (part-time, a few mornings a week) in the Maintenance Department of World Woods Golf Club in Brooksville, Florida, in addition to my one day a week in the Pro-Shop. My time to date has been dedicated to filling/leveling divots in our 23-acre driving range and picking up debris (tree branches and limbs), which is an absolutely never ending assignment. Note:  The World Woods Golf Club’s driving range was recently rated as one of the top six “Most ... continue reading...

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Thankful

Bad Golf Guy is taking the week off to re-energize and enjoy time with family. In keeping with the American Thanksgiving holiday, we would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our loyal followers...your being here means more than you know and we are eternally grateful. The back nine can only get better! ... continue reading...

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Bad Guy Golf

Over the past few months, I have experienced an interesting phenomenon, having been referred to as Bad Guy Golf in emails, text messages and personal conversations, for which I have taken as a personal assault on my minimalistic character.  The difference between Bad Golf Guy and Bad Guy Golf is subtle, yet dramatic!  Before I begin to mount my defense, I would like to make one thing clear, my parents (Jack and Lois), cannot be blamed or held responsible for the final product.  ... continue reading...