What’s in the shed? Toro 5410 fairway mower Toro 6500 fairway mower Toro 3250 greens mower Toro 3250 tees mower Toro 3100 surrounds mower New Holland T4020D tractor New Holland TC24D mini tractor John Deere 670 mini tractor Toro Procore 648 aerating machine Toro Workman (electric) Lloyds rough gangs Sisis Litamina leaf collector Hardi AMK300 sprayer Sisis Oscar brush McConnell digger Brouwer turf cutter Rotavator Large trailer
Richard Long high lift trailer Marston small trailer TDS fairway slitter Sisis spiker Sisis overseeder Sisis greens slitter Sisis TM1000 deep scarifier Richard Long topdresser Sreagle fairway rake Soil shredder Soil riddle Hover mower
Stihl MS260C chainsaw Stihl FS200 strimmer Stihl hedgecutter Robin leaf blower Tractor mounted leaf blower Transport box
The Premier team: l-r
r Mark O’Brien , Andrew Porter, Justin Lee, Steven Mason and Carl Dobson
three of the greens; it has steadily got worst over recent years, despite trying to manage its occurrence through preventative sprays, correct nutrient levels and aeration. If the outbreak is reduced or stopped, it could be assumed that compost tea has had some role in checking its advance through competitive exclusion. Time will tell. The buzz words of today - ‘low input’, ‘sustainability’, ‘budget control’ - these terms, when I first heard them, did not have much of an impact, yet now, thinking about it, I realise why. I had worked for a canny Scotsman through my younger impressionable days. Everything that was used on the golf course was considered very carefully - would it have the desired effect; how much would it cost; would it last a long time; how much would it cost; would it assist the greenkeepers in reducing their workload and free time up for other tasks; and, oh yes, how much would it cost? We should all consider what impact we are having as greenkeepers on the courses
TWENTYQuestions
Justin Lee - would like to have several lives, so that he can spend more time diving and fishing, no doubt!
Who are you? Justin Lee, Head Greenkeeper on the Premier Course at Macdonald Portal hotel.
Family status? Married to Joanne with three children, Isabelle, Olivia and Charlie.
Who’s your hero and why? Chris Yates, a legend in the fishing world. Lives by his own set of rules.
What is your dream holiday? Scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.
What annoys you the most? People taking swipes out of the green with their putter when they miss a shot.
What would you change about yourself? My age. I would like to have several lives so I could do all the things I want to do.
Who wouldn't you like to be? Someone who works in an office all day.
Favourite record, and why? Pink Floyd’s Animals, reminds me of a time when life was simpler and without stress.
Who would you choose to spend a romantic evening with? My wife, of course.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Buy a house near the sea and build a large outdoor reef aquarium.
What’s the best advice you have ever been given? Keep it simple.
What's your favourite smell? Garlic.
What do you do in your spare time? Go fishing, DIY, gardening, keep Bonsai.
What’s the daftest work related question you have ever been asked? We had been hollow coring and someone asked me if the cores were cattle feed!
What’s your favourite piece of kit? John Deere 670 mini tractor.
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Fascinated, reliable, friendly.
What talent would you like to have? To play a musical instrument well (guitar).
What makes you angry? People who are not tolerant of others.
What law/legislation would you like to see introduced? Ban winter golf! It would make our lives easier.
we look after. We are only temporary custodians of these valuable landscapes and havens for wildlife. They will pass onto somebody else. This is a large responsibility that we carry, and one that should not be taken lightly.
The success and constant improvements that the course has seen over the twenty- two years since the club has been open is, without doubt, down to the dedicated and passionate staff that I am fortunate to have worked with. These are just a few who have helped and I would like to thank everybody concerned; Chris Haspel, James Street, David Fisher, James Grundy, James Billington, and my current team. But, most of all, Charles Smith for showing me the way.
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