Golfer preparing to tee off on the number 4 tee box at Virtues Golf Club in autumn, surrounded by vibrant fall foliage.

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  • The Conversation No One Wants to Have: As AI Gets Better, Job Opportunities Shrink

    The Conversation No One Wants to Have: As AI Gets Better, Job Opportunities Shrink

    Author’s Note Written in October 2025.AI is evolving faster than any technology we’ve seen. By the time you read this, some of what I describe may already be outdated — and that’s part of the story. This series isn’t about the tools. It’s about awareness, adaptation, and what it means to stay human in a…

  • Inside the Sugarbush Kitchen Cook-Off

    Inside the Sugarbush Kitchen Cook-Off

    On a cool Michigan Monday in October, the course was quiet — but inside the clubhouse, the energy was unmistakable. This afternoon, we hosted our very first Sugarbush Kitchen Cook-Off, a friendly culinary competition born from a simple rainy-day moment. A few weeks back, I walked into the kitchen to check in on the team.…

  • 🧠 Awareness: The First Step to Real Change

    🧠 Awareness: The First Step to Real Change

    On our drive to Cleveland, Jou and I talked about something that went deeper than golf. He had an emotional blow-up earlier in the week. I told him that as we grow up, we naturally pick up traits from our parents, our family, and the people around us. But sometimes, those traits aren’t the ones…

  • 🍔 Cheesesteak Smashed Burger

    Fall Special – Sugarbush Golf Club What started as a late-night YouTube scroll became a best-selling burger at Sugarbush. Three juicy patties, creamy beef gravy, and provolone on a toasted brioche bun — this one’s pure comfort food with a steakhouse twist. 🧾 Ingredients For the burger: For the cheesesteak topping: For the bun: 🔥…

  • 🍛 Masala Curry with Choice of Protein

    Fall Special – Sugarbush Golf Club A rich, house-made curry that warms you from the inside out. Built for volume, flavor, and speed — served mild or hot with your choice of protein. 🧾 Ingredients Curry Base (yields ~1 gallon / 20 plates) Protein Options (per plate) Vegetables 🔥 Cooking Instructions Make the Curry Base:…

  • Gratitude for My Culinary Mentors

    Post 7 of 7 – Sugarbush Kitchen Series I’ve learned from many chefs over the years, but the lessons that stayed with me weren’t about technique — they were about how to run a kitchen that works. Jeremy Brunt and Jeff Stotts taught me that difference. Jeremy: The Business Behind the Kitchen I met Jeremy…

  • Pork Schnitzel with Apple Cider Gravy

    Fall Special – Sugarbush Golf Club A crispy golden schnitzel paired with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables — tied together with a smooth, slightly sweet apple cider gravy. Comfort food with a touch of autumn. 🧾 Ingredients For the Schnitzel (per plate) Apple Cider Gravy (yields ~1 qt / 8 plates) 🔥 Cooking Instructions…

  • Cross-Utilization and Execution

    Post 6 of 7 – Sugarbush Kitchen Series Every good kitchen runs on rhythm — not recipes.You can have the best ingredients and the flashiest menu, but if your team can’t repeat it night after night, it won’t last. That’s what I learned from my mentors, Jeremy Brunt and Jeff Stotts. The Lesson from Jeremy…

  • Prime Rib Open-Faced Sandwich

    Fall Special – Sugarbush Golf Club A diner classic elevated the Sugarbush way — buttery Texas toast, creamy mashed potatoes, tender prime rib, and rich beef gravy, finished with melted cheese. It’s the kind of comfort that keeps guests coming back. 🧾 Ingredients Per Plate 🔥 Cooking Instructions Build the Base: Assemble the Sandwich: 🍽️…

  • The Sugarbush Kitchen Cook-Off

    Post 5 of 7 – Sugarbush Kitchen Series Every kitchen has its rhythm.But every now and then, it needs a spark — something unexpected that reminds you why you love to cook. That spark came on a rainy day. The Moment That Started It Business was slow, so I walked back to the kitchen to…

  • Launching the Fall Menu Special

    Post 4 of 7 – Sugarbush Kitchen Series Fall changes the rhythm in the kitchen.The air cools down, the grill feels warmer, and guests start asking for something that sticks to the ribs.At Sugarbush, we take that as our cue — time to shift from light summer plates to rich, comforting flavors that feel like…