Greg Johnson
Current Golf Facility: | Golf Future |
Member Classification: | Teaching Professional |
Website: | golffuture.ca |
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PROfile
A born and raised Calgarian, Greg has been a PGA of Canada member since 2009 and Class “A” member since 2016. Greg specializes in teaching and coaching, focusing on swing techniques and how physical and mental training enhance a player’s skills. Greg’s plans are organized and goal-oriented, catering to both experienced players and beginners. His lessons incorporate advanced technologies like Trackman, Boditrak, Hackmotion, and Onform video analysis, offering concrete data for students’ to visualize their progress and improvement.
Greg is an active member of the PGA, sitting on both the Buying Show and Consumer show committees, and has co-MC’d the 2023 & 2024 PGA consumer shows in Calgary.
Certifications & Education:
2022, 2023 Alberta Teaching Summit Attendee
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1 Certification
Trackman Level 1 & 2 Certification
Boditrak GGM Course Certification
TCCP 1 & 2 Certification
Scott Cowx 9.0 Certification
Operation36 Level 1 Certification
Carreer Accomplishments:
2024 PGA of Alberta Pro Assistant Champion
Assistant Coach of University of Calgary Dinos Golf Teams
Currrent Facility: Golf Future
Past Facilities:
Inglewood Golf & Curling Club (2019-2023)
Crystal Ridge Golf Club ( 2014-2018)
Lynx Ridge Golf Club (2012-2013)
Springbank Links Golf Club (2010-2011)
Country Hills Golf & Country Club (2007-2009)
McCall Lake Golf Course (2003-2006)
Shaganappi Pointe Golf Club (1999-2003)
Fun Fact: Greg was a Short Track Speed Skater growing up. Highest rank was 5th in North America in the Junior age category in 2001. Greg finished as quadruple medalist at the Alberta Winter Games in 2000 & 2002.
Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? The greatest satisfaction comes from the life-long friendships I’ve made with members at facilities that I have worked at. |
Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? I was influenced to become a golf professional from the years I spent working with Jay Wilson in his pro shops and with Assistant Professionals, Gord Newis and Quinn Powell |
Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? Playing hockey |
Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? Princeville at Hanalei Bay, Hawaii |
Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player? Phil Mickelson |
Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range? 60* 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? 65 - Lynx Ridge Golf Course, Inglewood GCC |
Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? Finishing as Low Male at my PAT tournament, coaching the UofC Dinos golf team |
Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? Skiing, Hiking, Working Out, Travelling, Playing Video Games |