Geese Police

Geese Police By R.J. Smiley           Problem solving has always been a big part of a golf course superintendents’ job. At Fairview Country Club in Connecticut solving a “Goose Poop” problem developed into a business opportunity that ended up as a franchise. “It...

Jim McMahon

Jim McMahon By R.J. Smiley           A golfer friend named Will related this great Jim McMahon story to me. Will lived in Chicago and worked for a large company. With a little research into Jim McMahon, we have a fun story about a true NFL character. Will’s job...

Kangaroo On Golf Course

Kangaroo On Golf Course By R.J. Smiley           Childhood memories of the excitement when the traveling circus came to our prairie town in western Kansas remain in my mind. There would be the “Circus Parade” down main street. The parade showed off the animals...

Eagles And Coyotes

Eagles And Coyotes By R.J. Smiley                     Willie, the newly retired drinker, was designated chauffeur for the 8-hour trip to the Badlands.  The other three members of the foursome spent the day in a time warp back to their youth sipping malt beverage and...