Both (kinda). I definitely own and operate (I don't teach much) more than play nowadays, but part of my income still revolves on playing. I'm still pretty dedicated to my game. I don't play nearly as well as my "glory days", but still hanging on to thoughts of giving it another go someday if all the planets align right with all facets of my game. In the meantime there are ways to make money playing this game outside of section events and things like that ..... if ya know what I mean. That being said owning and operating a golf course is very demanding. Not as glamorous as people think (as you know).


Been to Q-School 3 times. I made it to the final stage my first attempt and folded like a cheap lawn chair there. The next time I made it to stage 2. My final attempt (so far)I didn't make it past the 1st stage. A wife and kid later and running out of money. I gave up hopes of making the PGA tour and wasn't making enough on mini tours.

LOL that's pretty funny. I've seen some strange stuff at those too. They've changed that now to having a pre qualifier on thursday before the monday qualifier to weed some of that out. It's still a tough deal though. 2-4 spots with over 150 people trying for them. That became not worth the $400 -$500 entry fee too (plus food/gas/lodge). I never did qualify for one. I came within 2 strokes for the BC Open qualifier (triple bogey on #17). But that was as close as I came.

This whole thing is starting to depress me I'm going to the driving range.