Greetings Golfers,

I love it when someone throws me a wide-open question. This one – “What Do You Hope The New Year Brings?” is almost too good. I’ll try to keep it short.

First off … I’ve been a Viking’s fan for over 50 years. I’d love to see them win the Super Bowl before I leave the planet. 2019 would be perfect. Mike Zimmer is a great coach – the best they’ve had since Bud Grant. I don’t think I have enough time before their next great coach comes along.

Secondly … I work in the golf industry. Last year (2018) was the worst golf weather in my almost 30 years at Deer Run GC. To balance the scales … 2019 should be the best golf weather in the past 30 years. I just want things fair.

Third … As we all know, our society is pretty fractured, and the hostility seems to grow every day. People are always going to have different opinions. And I think that’s healthy.

But, what is not healthy is a fundamental lack of respect for people and their opinions. That old saying “You have to earn my respect” leads to the mess we’re in now. When I meet people I treat them with respect. We’re both navigating living on this planet. However, they can LOSE my respect. And, even if they lose my respect … I still respect THEIR RIGHT to free speech. Ironically, some people use free speech to say disrespectful things. Yet, they still deserve the right to free speech. But, the bottom line is … we need to be more respectful of each other.

Those are my big 3 hopes for the New Year. Obviously, I’m shooting for the sky. Why not … they asked for my “hopes”.

Cheers,

Tom Abts
GM/Head Golf Professional
tabts@deerrungolf.com

Deer Run Golf Club
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