Volunteer Spotlight
Greg Johnstone
Since his ?rst event at Oxford Greens Golf Club in 2010, Greg Johnstone has been a ?xture at CSGA events throughout the season. He volunteers his time as an Of?cial and Live Scorer, helping bring a new level of professionalism to our championships.
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Tell us a bit about yourself
I was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, grew up in South Jersey., and moved to Connecticut in 1989. I started playing golf in 1990 and am currently a member of Heritage Village Country Club in Southbury, where I previously worked as a Club Assistant. I have two teenage daughters (one starting Post University this fall, one is a sophomore at Nonnewaug High School).
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What’s your favorite part about volunteering at a CSGA event?
Seeing my fellow volunteers and of?cials, and bringing a smile to everyone’s face with a quick joke or story. Every event is different in its own way and you never know what kind of excitement or outcome you are going to see.
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What’s your favorite tournament memory?
Being asked to do scoring at the Country Club of Fair?eld for the 2010 Connecticut Open. I had the privilege of spending the day on the 10th tee, overlooking the Long Island Sound.
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What do you like to do in your free time?
I have a small farm with four cows, two dogs, thirteen cats, a chincilla, a ball python, a hamster, a rabbit and three chickens. I’m a self-taught computer programmer and worked in Higher Education most of my professional life.
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What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen on a golf course while volunteering?
Me. I was chased by turkeys at New Haven Country Club this year during the CT Amateur. I’m sure it was funny to see me run around trying to get away.
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Being a volunteer to me is two-fold- I get to be part of a great organization and I can give back to the gol?ng community with my assistance.
- Greg Johnstone, CSGA Volunteer
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