The relationship between the Grounds Crew and the Maintenance Department (“Shop”) is a truly fascinating dynamic. The Grounds Crew cannot function without the support of the Shop, while the Shop would cease to exist without the Grounds Crew. The Grounds Crew can be critical of the Shop relative to the maturity and performance of the equipment while the Shop can be critical of the Grounds Crew, insinuating a cavalier approach to the care and operation of the mature equipment. Having lived in ... continue reading...
The Three Best Things I Witnessed at the Sea Best Invitational
We recently attended the Sea Best Invitational in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, a Division 1 Collegiate Golf Tournament (“Sea Best Invitational at TPC at Sawgrass”), which hosted fourteen teams and eighty-four participants. We had a great day watching some of the finest amateurs in the world, with (more or less) full access to an absolute iconic property. In addition to watching some outstanding golf on the Dye’s Valley Course, there were three individual occurrences that warrant special ... continue reading...
Sea Best Invitational / TPC at Sawgrass
We recently decided to take a three-hour trek across the state to experience the Sea Best Invitational, at TPC at Sawgrass (Dye’s Valley Course), in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, and more specifically, to watch Ricky Castillo (freshman at the University of Florida) play in a collegiate event. The Sea Best Invitational is a Division I Collegiate Golf Tournament that included the following teams: Texas A&M (12th)*, Florida (37th), Liberty (35th), North Carolina (13th), North Florida (31st), NC ... continue reading...
The World Handicap System (WHS)
Recently, painstakingly, I assembled a three-part series on the USGA’s Handicap System (“The Handicap System: Fundamentals & Concepts”, “The Handicap System, Part 2: The Math”, “Handicap System, Part 3: Specific Course Details”). I can only assume a very small percentage of our followers, painstakingly, trudged through the three-part series, searching for a chuckle, with none to be found! The reason I tackled the assignment had more to do with my lack of knowledge on the subject, never ... continue reading...
Swing Thoughts Revisited
“I found myself completely paralyzed over the ball, unable to pull the trigger, having countless swing thoughts meandering through my noggin, all fighting for priority status” (“A Year in Review”) describing my psychological/physical state during the past six months. I have heard the saying “knowledge is power” countless times through the years. Being cerebrally challenged, more knowledge has typically caused more confusion than clarity! As mentioned in numerous posts, after decades of ... continue reading...
A Year In Review
Having retired roughly a year ago, I thought it would be therapeutic to review my first year in Florida as a retiree. Employment: Truth be told, I do not miss the work; the responsibilities or the commitment. I do not miss chasing the numbers, needing to continually increase revenues, continually control expenses and continually increase the bottom line. If there was ever a time I thought I was somewhat relevant in the workplace, retirement dispelled the ... continue reading...
Things That Make Me Smile
Pulling into the parking lot of a golf course An interesting driving range A far left stall position on the driving range with a pyramid of pristine range balls Straight line divot patterns on the driving range An encouraging driving range session Crack of dawn tee time Playing anywhere with John, Dave and Joe A vacant 1st tee box Getting a green light from a frost delay Carrying my bag Hitting the fairway on the 1st hole Looking backwards for footprints after an early ... continue reading...
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