I quit drinking 15 years ago today. Most of y’all know the story by now. It was 2009 and I had been spiraling downward for years thanks to a combination of depression and alcohol. My wonderful boss offered me the opportunity to get sober and the idea just clicked in my booze-addled brain. It was, quite simply, an epiphany from my very first day of treatment. I am incredibly lucky because I haven’t had a serious thought about taking a drink since that moment of clarity 5,475 days ago. My message to you, as always, is that if you’re worried about overdoing booze or pills, talk to someone. Don’t wait anymore. Find an AA meeting, sit your ass down and listen. You’ll quickly discover there are lots of people like you who’ve faced this shit head on and now seem to be living nice normal lives without the chaos of addiction. When you’re ready, tell your story honestly and ask them what you should do to stay sober. Then take that advice. Don’t overthink it. Just do it. And remember, sobriety is cool. Something else happened during those life-changing few weeks a decade and a half ago: I met a woman named Kim Metheny. We connected via Match shortly after I got sober. She claims she was just looking for a date to a Christmas party, not a soulmate. Yet, that’s exactly what she was for me then and still is today. She’s my best friend too. We’ve been on some amazing adventures, we laugh a lot, and we’ve combined a couple of families into a big crazy collection of kids and grandkids. Mrs. Jones is creative, artistic, hilarious, hard-working and kind. She even has a way cooler job than me. She helps run an amazing non-profit called BigHearted Blooms that delivers thousands of bouquets of repurposed flowers to people who need a little joy in their life. She’s also gorgeous. After 15 years of sobriety, I’m incredibly grateful for the life I have. But I am most grateful for the woman I share it with. I love you baby…and thanks.

Hey, look at what @GCImagazine and @Aquatrols are bringing back in 2027. Learn how to nominate your mentor for the second annual Excellence in Mentorship Awards 👇 golfcourseindustry.com/news/…

We have an exciting year ahead of us at Newport Beach CC. Our 2027 Agronomy Internship is open & we are accepting applications. In March we host @HoagSrPlayers & immediately following undertake a GC irrigation project. canva.link/l0m2bffce37vixi

Hey it’s official. Peter is such an impressive person and he has Shinny in his DNA. Outstanding news. 27east.com/southampton-press…

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Five Days, Five Things You Need to Know About the BASF 2027 EOP Day 3: It’s easy – and cost-effective – to build a worry-free, foundational program using the Holiday Spray approach with Intrinsic brands. bit.ly/4hFo8om

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Five Days, Five Things You Need to Know About the BASF 2027 EOP Day 1: It’s as simple as ever but with some new, high-value additions. bit.ly/4dlF0PT

Five Days, Five Things You Need to Know About the BASF 2027 EOP Day 2: Fairways are at the forefront. bit.ly/4rGVU16

We love receiving mail from First Green students and hosts! Thank you Jill Seymour, CGCS, for hosting 3rd grade students from Mercerville Elementary School. It seems like they had a great time at Charleston Springs South Course! @GCSAA

Mood next week when all these political ads finally go away

Superintendents find ways to make things work - but those solutions can hide the urgency from club decision-makers. What is your club postponing today that could become tomorrow’s crisis? 🎧 Listen: bloomgolfpartners.com/podcas… ⛳ Support future superintendents: superscratchfoundation.org #LeadershipOnTheLinks #SuperScratch #GolfCourseManagement

📰 The latest Beyond the Drop is here! 💳 Approach Rewards 🍁 Fall soil moisture management 🔋 A product to keep in your program 👋 Meet Maria DiEnna ⛳ Sam Leatherberry’s journey from agronomy to GM 📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4iKbO79 #BeyondTheDrop #TurfAgronomy

Raise your hand if you are excited to hear from Tyler at the NorCal Turfgrass Forum?

Scenes from the historic Langston Golf Course this morning. Norah even went on point for the first time in a while.

Walked 9 this afternoon at an undisclosed location and saw some magnificent examples of #friskyfairyringfriday 🍄‍🟫@MikeFidanza

Tower® herbicide has been at the top of many superintendents shopping list in 2026, so we’ve made it even more affordable for next year. Make sure to include it in your EOP program and save for 2027. bit.ly/4ytxrPs

What did Sam Leatherberry learn going from director of agronomy to general manager? Learning the business side of golf while building on the turf management experience that brought him there. Now at Shady Hollow CC, @SamLeatherberry works closely with Superintendent Ben Imhof on daily maintenance and on projects shaping the club’s future. Hear Sam’s story in this #TurfZoom with @PatJonesTweets. ➡️ bit.ly/4iwbfia #GolfIndustry #GolfCourse

🎉 Congrats to Jen Browning, PCA, on her new role as BASF Western Region Turf & Ornamentals Sales Rep! With years of technical expertise and field experience, Jen is ready to support customers across CA, NV, UT and HI. #BASF #TurfManagement #Ornamentals #BetterTurf #BetterPlants

Have questions about products during EOP? Don’t hesitate to reach out to your BASF Turf territory manager to find out which foundational products are right for your agronomic needs and how to maximize your savings. bit.ly/4rJRHd7

@TexasGolfHoF , when are we going to do the same thing and get a Superintendent inducted into our Hall of Fame? @GCSAA @lsgcsa