Stuart Butler
Stuart Butler
HWOM with Lee Purvis. Surviving the long hot summer of 2022.
HWOM with Lee Purvis. Surviving the long hot summer of 2022.
HWOM with Lee Purvis. Surviving the long hot summer of 2022.
Tuesday 4th October 2022
Stuart Butler and Lee Purvis discuss greenkeeping challenges during a hot summer, staff recruitment issues, and tips for maintaining healthy plants.
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Get the buttons here!Lee Purvis Talks Turf: Battling Heatwaves and Staff Shortages in Greenkeeping
We don't seem to be able to attract many young people in the industry, and those that we are attracting maybe aren't hanging around once they sort of get past their apprenticeship.
How does a greenkeeper manage a golf course during a scorching summer? In this episode of 'Henry Weston's Old Mate', Stuart Butler sits down with Lee Purvis, Head Greenkeeper at Northenden Golf Club, to discuss the highs and lows of working in the turf industry. Lee shares his experiences from the blistering summer of 2022, detailing how the relentless heat and dryness posed significant challenges for maintaining the greens.
Lee doesn't hold back as he talks about the struggle to recruit new staff and the innovative strategies he believes could help solve this ongoing issue. He also touches on his appearance on another podcast and what insights he gained from that experience. From discussing the minimal levels of sustainable nutrients needed for healthy plants to the benefits of overseeding in late summer, Lee offers a wealth of practical advice for anyone interested in the world of greenkeeping.
He also highlights the importance of making the industry more appealing to young people and improving facilities for workers. Whether you're a golf enthusiast or just curious about what it takes to keep a golf course in top shape, this episode is packed with valuable information and engaging conversation. Tune in to hear Lee's honest and open take on the challenges and rewards of greenkeeping.