Getting Personal with Steve Hunt

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Steve Hunt - a slightly worrying obsession with petrol and matches ... and we didn't know about crisps either!

Who are you? Steve Hunt, General Manager at Sene Valley Golf Club.

Family status. I have three lovely children aged 7, 11 and 14 with my partner.

What's been the highlight of your career so far? Achieving my current level of responsibility within the golf club industry.

If your younger self saw you now, what would he think? Despite the ups and downs 'boy done good'!

Which famous people wind you up? Anyone with self importance!

What job would you love, other than your own? To be a secret agent (preferably with 00 status)!

What was the most embarrassing moment in your life? Turning up to a black tie (complete with dickie bow) when it wasn't! Then I always remember the classic Del Boy and Rodney turning up to a wake dressed as Batman and Robin!

What is your favourite film? Happy Gilmore - a true golfing classic!

What scares you? Failure.

What would your autobiography be called…and who would play you in the film? I did it my way with Peter Griffin (from the Family Guy).

What is your favourite sport? Darts and football.

What would you cast into room 101? All deceitful people

Which historical time and place would you most like to visit? Medieval England - especially in the reign of King Henry VIII.

Do you have a lifetime ambition? Just try to be happy in life.

What's your favourite smell? Petrol or burnt matches but not necessarily together!!!

Which three people, living or dead, would you invite to a dinner party? Seve Ballesteros, King Henry VIII and Winston Churchill.

What's the best advice you have ever been given? Be honest.

What's your favourite piece of trivia? All crisps go 'out of date' on a Saturday!

What's your favourite piece of kit? Our Pro Force leaf blower.

Which three albums would you take to a desert island? Queen - Greatest Hits, Ed Sheeran - Divide and Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet.

What's the daftest work-related question you have ever been asked? Before we confirm a date, will it be raining on our society golf day in middle of March? - I was asked the previous September!

What three words best describes yourself? Honest, dependable and easy-going.

What is the single most useful thing you could tell a 16-year-old greenkeeper? The harder you work the more doors will open for you in our industry.

What talent would you like to have? Mind reading.

What law/legislation would you like to see introduced? Introduce a capped limit on rising fuel prices.

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