How tough is the rough?

I’ve been doing this for years, but I haven’t lately. Here’s a shot of a $20 bill in the rough. This is to the left of No. 1 fairway, approximately in the landing area from the tee. I did my ...

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Thought blasts from Monday night of PGA Champ week

Well, apparently that 5-Hour Energy Drink I took at 8 a.m. was extra-strength, because it’s still working at 2 a.m… so, time for some thought blasts: Only talked to one golfer about conditions today (Martin Kaymer) but hopefully that will ...

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Yum! CEO: Drinks are on me

All week, Roger Meier, superintendent at Valhalla GC, has arranged for guest speakers to come address the grounds crew. On Monday, it was David Novak, CEO of Yum!, along with Ted Bishop, president of the PGA of America. Both men ...

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PGA Championship week!

I’m thrilled to be back at Valhalla for the PGA Championship! My first time back to the course since I was invited to speak at the Kentuckiana GCSA meeting here two (three?) years ago. The course looks great. I’ve only ...

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Superintendents driven to distraction

Some superintendents fish. Others hunt. Most play a little golf, heck, that’s almost unavoidable. But others invest in classic heavy metal — hot cars that get the blood pumping. Whether spinning wrenches on a classic car refurbishment, or taking hairpin ...

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