Judy Forshner
| Current Golf Facility: | Glencoe G&CC (The) |
| Member Classification: | Director of Golf |
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PROfile
I was born in Pincher Creek, Alberta and moved to Calgary when I was six years old. At the age of 8 I started caddying for my dad on weekends. When I was 12 Don Price became the Head Professional at Canyon Meadows G&CC and he was a huge promoter of junior golf. In no time there were many juniors playing regularly at the Club. When I turned 14 I started working in the snack bar during the summer months, and when I was in University moved to the grounds crew.
I attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas on a golf scholarship and finished up my B.Ed. at the University of Calgary. I taught secondary math and science for four and a half years before taking a position at Shaughnessy G&CC working for Jack McLaughlin. After a year at Shaughnessy I returned to Calgary to work for Don Price at The Glencoe G&CC. I was initially in an administrative position as the Assistant to the Director of Golf, but later turned professional and moved into the role of Assistant Professional. I have now been at The Glencoe G&CC for 30 years. I am the Head Professional and so fortunate to work with an amazing team. I am so grateful for what the game of golf has brought into my life!
| Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? For me it is definitely the people. I feel so fortunate to interact with so many people on a day to day basis. |
| Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? Mr. Don Price. I was so fortunate that he came to Canyon Meadows G&CC when I was a junior starting out. He was my golf coach for many years and also hired me into the golf business. |
| Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? I would be teaching school. I did this for a few years before moving into the golf business. |
| Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? Canyon Meadows G&CC. Where I caddied for my Dad and later took up the game and played as a junior there. |
| Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player? Payne Stewart |
| Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range? Sand wedge |
| Q. What is the most number of holes of golf you have played in one day? 54 |
| Q. What is your career low round and where did you shoot this score? 67 Indian Canyon Golf Resort |
| Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? My two kids Steve and Katie. |
| Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? I love curling, hiking and skiing. |
