In my community, we have a very special spot. It is a piece of land that runs along the North Branch of the Chicago River from the Ladd Aboretum in NW Evanston to the south, up to the Baha’i House of Worship and Gilson Park in Wilmette to the north. Most of the land isContinue reading “Journey Along the Shores – Part 1”
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Happy Birthday Donald Ross – Tribute to a Life Fully Lived
Today is the birthday of my favorite golf course architect – Donald Ross. Having grown up caddying and playing on a Ross course, I admit to my bias. Ross was a creative genius, and is arguably the most prolific architect in history with involvement in 400+ courses across the U.S. (not to mention that heContinue reading “Happy Birthday Donald Ross – Tribute to a Life Fully Lived”
Want to Improve Pace of Play? Start Firing Golfers.
The USGA has been studying pace of play extensively and sharing results at their Symposium. They are amassing data that promises to help course operators improve “flow”. Additionally, technological innovations like smart flags, GPS-enabled carts, and others will track players and help them keep the pace. These initiatives may very well help, and I applaud theContinue reading “Want to Improve Pace of Play? Start Firing Golfers.”
Discovering Golf’s Birthplace in America
In 2013, I took my first golf buddies trip. Unlike conventional trips to resorts like Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, or Bandon Dunes, we headed out to Long Island, NY. We are fortunate enough to be able to leg out access to private clubs through our personal and professional networks. This is the birthplace of golf inContinue reading “Discovering Golf’s Birthplace in America”
The Art of Course – Why Golf Channel Needs a GCA Show
There is much hand-wringing and serious conversation these days about the state of the game. Rounds are down, and so are the total number of players playing. The talk revolves around how to get the game growing again through future-forward change and progress. Making the game more fun is certainly part of the solution. InitiativesContinue reading “The Art of Course – Why Golf Channel Needs a GCA Show”
Short Game Game Plan
One of the factors contributing to the variance between my current index and scratch is inconsistent wedge play. I estimate that I’m leaving 2 shots on the course every round. In reflecting on my short game, it occurs to me that part of the issue is a lack of commitment to one approach. I haveContinue reading “Short Game Game Plan”
These are a Few of My Favorite Things
Meditation, gardening and golf have commonalities that draw me to them. Over coffee, a friend was recently telling me about his new meditation practice. He had experienced moments of real peace and quiet in his mind, and he was excited about continuing forward. Having meditated over the years of my recovery, I felt the sameContinue reading “These are a Few of My Favorite Things”
Making It Right Is Alright With Me
Having been a leader of sales and customer service teams for years, I accept that no company services its customers perfectly all the time. Certain situations are complicated and certain customers are difficult to please. And to top it off, we all have moments and make mistakes. Therefore, maintaining a standard of perfect service thatContinue reading “Making It Right Is Alright With Me”
Take the Risk, Get the Reward
Whenever I can, I sneak away on my frequent business trips to Arizona to play one of my favorites – the Coore & Crenshaw gem, Talking Stick. On my most recent outing to Talking Stick, one of my all-time favorite holes, the short par-4 12th (more on that hole later), got me to thinking aboutContinue reading “Take the Risk, Get the Reward”
2013 Geeked on Golf Tour
2013 was the year that my reconnection to the game of golf took on a whole new dimension. I was given the gift of a lesson with Butch Harmon in Las Vegas in the spring, as well as other rounds for my 40th birthday. To my delight, the birthday celebration seemed to go on allContinue reading “2013 Geeked on Golf Tour”