Golf
The skeleton of the bomb factory
cunning plan to stop the Germans finding it”
“It was all part of a
Part of the old railway line is now a bunker
course. I am surprised to learn that there is a preservation order on it. “During World War II, the building was a bomb factory,” explains Keith. “Trains would come right up to the building to be loaded, and then head off to the military bases at Plymouth. It was all part of a cunning plan to stop the Germans finding it. The old railway line has gone, but there is still evidence of it, including a section that has been made into a bunker. This particular area of the estuary is known as Dynamite Quay, for obvious reasons.” Does Keith consider it an eyesore? “No, not at all. It’s part of the area’s rich history. You’ll see, across the bay, that there is a lot of building work going on as part of a wave energy project being financed by the ING Group. That will
only enhance the area and our views.” As we head off towards the coastal part of the course, a fisherman wanders by on his way home, and the two-carriage train click-clacks its way back from St Ives. If it all sounds a tad idyllic, it’s because it is. Keith then takes me to the highest, and his favourite, part of the course, driving across typically undulating links fairways. From this vantage point, the harbour and beaches of St Ives can clearly be seen and, in the other direction, a huge sweep of sandy beaches and the town of Hayle. It is also clear to see just how tight the course is in places. As we take a scenic route back to the clubhouse, we pass the turf nursery and compost area. Keith also points out the log piles he has introduced to encourage
TWENTY Questions
Keith Kemp - you might find it a good idea to repair your pitch marks when in his company!
What is your dream holiday? Diving with Great Whites in South Africa.
What annoys you the most? Unrepaired pitch marks!
What would you change about yourself? Not being so good looking.
Who wouldn’t you like to be? Ed Miliband; he’s just got one of those faces!
Favourite record, and why? Won’t Get Fooled Again by the Who.
Who would you choose to spend a romantic evening with? Obviously, the wife but, if she was busy, Claudia Winkleman or Suzanna Reid.
Who are you? Keith Kemp, Course Manager at West Cornwall Golf Club.
Family status? Married to Lucy with a four year old son, Jack.
Who’s your hero and why? Robert Shaw’s character, Quint from Jaws; ex- England captain, Martin Johnston; and Billy Mitchell, the Head Greenkeeper at Perranporth Golf Club for freely imparting his considerable knowledge to me.
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? I don’t know, to be honest with you.
If you were to describe yourself as a musical instrument, what would you be and why? A triangle, unassuming, but important to the orchestra.
What’s the best advice you have ever been given? Women will bring rags to your ass and small pasties for dinner. Or,
start off as you mean to go on. What's your favourite smell? Seaweed.
What do you do in your spare time? Moan, and fishing on my boat for bass. Watch sport and play rugby, cricket and golf.
What’s the daftest work related question you have ever been asked? Why don’t you work through the night so you are not out getting in our way?
What’s your favourite piece of kit? It is a simple, but effective piece of kit - my Extracut brush that fits to the front of my greens mower.
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Hardworking, loyal and trustworthy.
What talent would you like to have? To be able to swim a bit better.
Who makes you angry? Any golfer that doesn’t repair his pitch marks.
What law/legislation would you like to see introduced? Any golfer caught not repairing pitch marks should be flogged.
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