Pat Jones

Telling stories about turfheads since 1987.

[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

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.

[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

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[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

Lovely specimen at an undisclosed location #friskyfairyringfriday

[BASF Turf US @BASFTurf_us]

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[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

Bayer prevails … https://t.co/AApREw2bya

[MiGCSA @MiGCSA]

Thank you @bloom_golf for joining us as a supporting partner in 2026!

The Right Leader Grows the Course

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Meet Tyler Bloom, Founder of Bloom Golf Partners

Tyler Bloom has dedicated his career to helping golf and private club organizations build high-performing teams.
A former golf course superintendent and turfgrass professional, Tyler began working in the golf industry as a teenager and quickly discovered a passion not only for the game itself, but for the people who make exceptional golf experiences possible.

After earning a degree in Turfgrass Science from The Pennsylvania State University, Tyler spent more than two decades working in golf course management, leadership, and talent acquisition. His firsthand experience gives him a unique understanding of the challenges facing club leaders, superintendents, general managers, and ownership groups.

Today, Tyler is recognized as one of the golf industry's leading voices on workforce development, recruiting, leadership, and organizational performance. Through Bloom Golf Partners' national workforce studies, executive search practice, speaking engagements, consulting work, and the Leadership on the Links podcast, he helps industry leaders navigate the evolving challenges of attracting, developing, and retaining talent.

[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

Big thanks to the @nogcsa1923 for the invite to attend their June meeting at @valley_eagles yesterday. Awesome catching up with many local friends and I was honored to give a talk on the state of the industry. Appreciate ya!

[Em Casey @emcaseyturf]

The guys behind the scenes at the US Open don’t get enough of the glory. Equipment Managers are arguably the most important people at any golf course, late nights and early mornings in the shop prepping and fixing equipment for the next day. Major thanks to the shop team!!!

[Best Sand @best_sand]

Pro/Angle Bunker Sand featured in the bunkers on the renovation project. The Portland CC offers a picturesque golfing experience with scenic country views, mature landscaping, creeks, & rolling hills. Spanning 80 acres of beautifully maintained terrain, Portland CC features mature trees framing the fairways, strategically placed bunkers, & water hazards that challenge golfers of all skill levels.
#bestsand #proangle #bunkersand
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[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

@3sticksCGCS @RandallKane1 @iTweetTurf Blew my mind…

[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

@girardredwine @jonsjennings @USGA Disagree. Mike Whan wanted to officially recognize the super for the astonishing amount of work they put it to make this thing happen. Long overdue.

[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

Finish line for @jonsjennings the team and the E.J. Marshall Award from @USGA. Great championship!

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

Congratulations to Jon Jennings on earning the E.J. Marshall Platter for outstanding partnership preparing Shinnecock Hills for the U.S. Open. Hosting the U.S. Open at such an iconic venue as he prepares to retire after more than 40 years in course maintenance is truly special!

[Aquatrols Company @Aquatrols]

Some golf properties test everything you know about turf management. Shinnecock Hills is one of them. Revolution helps. Look at it glow.
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[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

@kendrakissgolf @USGAGrnSection Awesome seeing you!!

[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

Great share. Nice work @GietkaCGCS!!

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[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

@JR_HIRSHey Not a huge hat guy but…

[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

Peter is one of the sharpest up-and-comers I’ve met in a while. He’s a key leader on @jonsjennings team.

[Aquatrols Company @Aquatrols]

@PatJonesTweets asked Peter Barnaby of Shinnecock Hills about the club's experience using Revolution. His verdict? It's improved moisture availability, hand-watering efficiency, & turf health across the property. “It’s kind of been a game-changer for us.” Read the full Q&A: https://t.co/AgeC2q2OeI
#ShinnyXAquatrols #Agronomy

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

Firm greens are a priority for many courses, but achieving that goal can be more complicated than people think 👇

[Pat Jones @PatJonesTweets]

@AlanShipnuck Correct

[Em Casey @emcaseyturf]

Day 3 at the US Open blessed us with an unreal sunrise over Shinnecock Hills for morning set up⛳️