Stu Chan
Current Golf Facility
Willow Park G&CC
Member Classification
Head Professional
Education Background
University of Calgary
Website
Professional Development Points
PROfile
I was born and raised in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, before moving to Calgary at the age of 8. Here I developed my love for all sports. I played hockey until grade 10, basketball until University, and every other sport imaginable, except golf. I spent most of my twenties in University studying History and Political Science. At the age of 27 I met my future wife, who introduced me to golf. Over the next 30 odd years, I have had the opportunity to work at a number of clubs in the Calgary area. (Valley Ridge, Redwood Meadows, Springbank Links, Country Hills, Silver Springs & Lynx Ridge) and am proud to have been at Willow Park Golf & Country Club since 2017 .
Questions & Answers
Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf?
The ability and opportunity to learn new things everyday and all the people we get to interact with on a daily basis
Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional?
Past HP at Valley Ridge, Brad Waltz
Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional?
Probably a teacher
Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world?
King Kamehameha Club, Maui, Hawaii
Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player?
Tiger Woods
Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range?
50* wedge
Q. What is the most number of holes of golf you have played in one day?
45
Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of?
Being married for 30+ years, and having a beautiful 23 year old daughter.
Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share?
any sport that involves competing. travel. eating!