Still Here – Still Fighting

For nearly two decades, I’ve walked this property every day. I’ve poured my energy, my time, and frankly my life into making this golf course better.  I didn’t do it just for the sake of turf and trees, but for the members and guests who deserve the best version of Kenmure. That’s why, when I hear someone say I don’t care about the course, or worse, don’t care about the membership it cuts deep.

Let me be clear: I care more than most will ever know. I’ve worked nearly seven days a week since early spring. I’ve been here through economic downturns, floods, management changes, and crew turnovers. I stayed when it would’ve been easier to leave. I stayed because I believed this place could bounce back. And it has.

But let me also be honest: it's disrespectful and unmotivating to hear those kinds of comments. Especially when they come from people who don’t see what happens behind the scenes. They weren’t out here during the tropical storm, watching a full year’s worth of work get washed away. They didn’t work through mud and fallen trees or patch up washed-out greens. They didn’t rebuild the crew when we were down to two people. I did. With the help of a few incredibly dedicated folks, we did.

This course looks as good today as it ever has, maybe even better. Not because of luck, not because of outside pressure, but because of steady, consistent commitment. I’m proud of that. And I'm proud of my team, many of whom were brand new to golf course maintenance but eager to learn, and they’re thriving now.

To the members who have offered kind words, encouragement, or even just a nod of appreciation: thank you. That support means more than you know. To those who still doubt or criticize, I’d just ask you to look around and ask yourself one question, does this look like the work of someone who doesn’t care?

Because I’m still here. Still fighting. And still giving everything I’ve got to this golf course.