Brian Johnstone
| Current Golf Facility: | Gilwood G&CC |
| Member Classification: | General Manager |
| Education Background: | Bemidji State University |
| 2024 Top 100 Program Points 2023 Top 100 Program Points | 2022 Top 100 Program Points 2021 Top 100 Program Points |
PROfile
Born in Red Deer, AB but raised in Northwestern Ontario.
Married to Hailey, Proud father of Sienna and Tristan
Started in the industry at Kitchen Creek Golf Club working under Steve Wood
Worked at Heron Landing Golf Course from 2004-2016 where I oversaw the final stages of construction of the new facility and then spent 12 years as the first golf professional and general manager the course had ever had.
Worked at Thunder Bay Country Club as the general manager from 2016-2020.
Currently employed as the General Manager at Gilwood Golf & Country Club.
| Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? The excitement of a new golfer that is just discovering this great game. |
| Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? My grandfather first took me to the golf course when I was young and I never really left. |
| Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? I would be running a restaurant or a sports themed lounge. |
| Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? The Legend at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN and Wickenburg Ranch in Arizona. |
| Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player? Sergio Garcia |
| Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range? 50 degree Wedge |
| Q. What is the most number of holes of golf you have played in one day? I participated in a longest day of golf fundraiser and we played 107 holes for charity |
| Q. What is your career low round and where did you shoot this score? 66 Shot at Heron Landing Golf Course and Kitchen Creek Golf Course |
| Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? I am proud of many of my students and former employees having performed well in Provincial tournaments and at the College level. |
| Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? I enjoy fishing, with a true passion for ice fishing for Crappie. |