Nick Young
| Current Golf Facility: | Willow Park G&CC |
| Member Classification: | Apprentice Professional |
| Education Background: | Sport & Recreation Management |
| Email Address: | [email protected] |
| Phone Number: | 403-473-5439 |
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Born in Winnipeg, Nick moved to Calgary at the age of 5 where he grew up an athletic child who participated in many different sports. Growing up Nick never really played golf more than a handful of times each summer and never really had a passion for the sport as a junior. It wasn’t until after he graduated high school and started working at golf courses in the summer that he developed a love for the game. Throughout university he spent what seemed like every day of the summer at the golf course either playing, practicing, or working. Taking a sport and recreation degree at Mount Royal University, Nick felt that working in the golf industry was a natural fit as it combined his new passion with a future career.
Nick started his journey in the golf industry in 2015 at Heritage Pointe where he worked for 5 years in the back shop. In 2019 he joined Willow Park Golf & Country Club working in the Pro Shop where he has spent the past 2 seasons. After never playing competitive golf growing up, he decided to attempt his playing ability test to become a Golf Professional. After a few unsuccessful attempts, Nick was able to meet the playing requirements in September of 2020. In 2021 he will continue with his journey in the golf industry as he becomes the Assistant Professional at Willow Park.
| Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? School Teacher |
| Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? King Kamehameha, Maui |
| Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player? Victor Hovland |
| Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range? 56 degree |
| 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? graduating with 2 degrees and passing the PAT |
| Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? all things sports and travelling |
