The Business of Golf: A Marathon, Not a Sprint All my life I have absolutely hated running. This is ironic since I married someone who loves running, so I suppose opposites do attract. Despite only running when I am chased, I have always respected these athletes. A marathoner’s endurance and their mental toughness are especially … Read more
March arrives, the snow starts melting, and suddenly I am overloaded with small projects to prepare for the coming season. The changing weather has created a sense of urgency. At my manager’s meeting last Wednesday, my whole team had a look about them when my superintendent said we may open in two weeks. It’s not … Read more
Last month, you may recall, my article focused on friendships created by being a PGA professional. The article had a very positive effect on a lot of peers and friends. I was humbled by the number of you that reached out to me. I think some of my enthusiasm in writing the article was because … Read more
I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on friendships. I feel incredibly blessed to be writing this month’s article while on vacation in Hawaii, poolside with my wife and our best friends—whom we met through golf, of course. As golf professionals, this game is an integral part of our lives. One of its greatest … Read more
I have returned home inspired! Over the last week, I had the amazing fortune to attend the PGA Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI and then fly directly to Tacoma, WA, for a rewarding mentoring conference with my fellow Section and industry professionals. Both events were amazing. The National Meeting offered opportunities to connect with the … Read more
Happy October, fellow golf professionals. I hope you’re happy and well as the season is winding down in the Pacific Northwest. First, I would like to mention Frank’s last article. I hope you had a chance to read it. Hopefully, we will have some rest and reflection in the next couple months, but this amazing … Read more