The World of Turf

Golf Course Maintenance is an exciting and challenging journey. This blog attempts to give the reader some insight and appreciation for the individuals closest to the front lines of battle. Join us as we defend quality golf conditions from the evil forces that attempt to prevent them.

Monday, October 19, 2026

What does better look like today?

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Spend any amount of time talking about yourself and soon you will be "should-ing" on yourself. We think about the things we  shoul...
Saturday, December 20, 2025

The Triad of Human Development

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 Human behavior is a fascinating and complex blend of emotion, wonder, curiosity, and awe. I have spent much of my adult life reading, study...
Thursday, February 27, 2025

Transforming Organizational Culture: The Power of "Rants and Raves"

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The Challenge of Culture Change In 2013, I stepped into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Briar Ridge Country Club—excited, thril...
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Old Tom Morris’ Hierarchy of Needs Of Northern Golf Courses: A proposed categorizing of golf course classifications.

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 In my lifetime of being on golf courses; working since fifteen years of age and playing golf even longer,  I have spent much time observing...
Thursday, November 14, 2024

Storytelling, Data, and The Successful Superintendent

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" You cannot manage what you cannot measure ,"                     is one of the truest statements I know.  A good friend and form...
Saturday, May 20, 2023

Every golfer should know about the sacred 100 days.

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I've been in working in the golf industry for 37 great years.  I was fortunate to have had several great mentors that have passed on sol...
Thursday, January 26, 2023

Erwin McKone's "A Golfer's Carol"

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It may have been a bit of undigested hot dog from the turn, a mild delusion sparked from the interaction of the meat stick that had been rol...
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I currently serve the Turfgrass Industry in the capacity of a Senior Sales Specialist for Simplot Turf and Horticulture. I am a past Chief Operating Officer and Director of Golf Operations at a private country club in Northwest Indiana. I have served as President of the Illinois Turfgrass Foundation and the Michiana Golf Course Superintendents Association. I teach seminars for the Golf Course Superintendents Association. Seminars include Talk Better / Listen Better, What Is Your Summer Worth; Negotiation, Modern Pond Management, and Pro / Superintendent Relationships. I am indebted to the many great mentors and advisors that have helped me grow agronomically, personally, and professionally.
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