Cathy Johnston-Forbes
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Cathy Johnston-Forbes is an American professional golfer
.
She was born in High Point, North Carolina
, United States
. She attended the University of North Carolina
. She also competed under her maiden name Cathy Johnston.
was 1986. Her only victory on the tour came in 1990 at one of the LPGA majors, the du Maurier Ltd. Classic
. She had her best finish on the money list that same year, placing 21st.
In 1997, Johnston-Forbes tied for second in the Susan G. Komen International and posted her career low score of 64 during the second round of the Welch's/Circle K Championship. Along with her second place finish in the Susan B. Komen International, she has posted two additional runner-up finishes on the LPGA tour. In 2000, she tied for fourth at the Nabisco Championship and crossed the $1 million mark in career earnings after the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic
.
During her 23 year professional career, Johnston-Forbes has worked with some of the most respected golf instructors in the world. Her teachers have included Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers Chuck Cook, Mike McGetrick, Tom Patri, and short game guru Dave Pelz. In addition, she has worked with five time Top Teachers in Pennsylvania award winner, Bob Kramer and Kirk Lucas, and longtime Carolinas PGA Section Professional, Jerry McGraw.
Johnston-Forbes's father, Johnny Johnston was golf coach at Wake Forest College from 1947 to 1951. Later, he was a PGA Golf Professional and amateur golf course architect. He was very active in the Carolinas Section of the PGA, serving as Secretary-Treasurer, Vice President (6 years) and Honorary President. In 1975, Johnston was elected Golf Professional of the Year for the Carolinas Section.
Professional golfer
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She was born in High Point, North Carolina
High Point, North Carolina
High Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. As of 2010 the city had a total population of 104,371, according to the US Census Bureau. High Point is currently the eighth-largest municipality in North Carolina....
, United States
United States
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. She attended the University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
. She also competed under her maiden name Cathy Johnston.
Professional career
Johnston's rookie season on the LPGA TourLPGA
The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional golfers. The organization, whose headquarters is in Daytona Beach, Florida, is best known for running the LPGA Tour, a series of weekly golf tournaments for elite female golfers from...
was 1986. Her only victory on the tour came in 1990 at one of the LPGA majors, the du Maurier Ltd. Classic
Canadian Women's Open
The CN Canadian Women's Open is a women's professional golf tournament managed by the Royal Canadian Golf Association. It has been Canada's national championship tournament since 1973, and is an official event on the LPGA Tour.-History:...
. She had her best finish on the money list that same year, placing 21st.
In 1997, Johnston-Forbes tied for second in the Susan G. Komen International and posted her career low score of 64 during the second round of the Welch's/Circle K Championship. Along with her second place finish in the Susan B. Komen International, she has posted two additional runner-up finishes on the LPGA tour. In 2000, she tied for fourth at the Nabisco Championship and crossed the $1 million mark in career earnings after the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic
Giant Eagle LPGA Classic
The Giant Eagle LPGA Classic was an official golf tournament on the LPGA Tour held in the Youngstown, Ohio area.From its beginnings in 1990 until 1992, it was known as The Phar-Mor in Youngstown and was held at Squaw Creek Country Club in Vienna, Ohio. It became the Youngstown-Warren LPGA Classic...
.
During her 23 year professional career, Johnston-Forbes has worked with some of the most respected golf instructors in the world. Her teachers have included Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers Chuck Cook, Mike McGetrick, Tom Patri, and short game guru Dave Pelz. In addition, she has worked with five time Top Teachers in Pennsylvania award winner, Bob Kramer and Kirk Lucas, and longtime Carolinas PGA Section Professional, Jerry McGraw.
Johnston-Forbes's father, Johnny Johnston was golf coach at Wake Forest College from 1947 to 1951. Later, he was a PGA Golf Professional and amateur golf course architect. He was very active in the Carolinas Section of the PGA, serving as Secretary-Treasurer, Vice President (6 years) and Honorary President. In 1975, Johnston was elected Golf Professional of the Year for the Carolinas Section.
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning Score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|
| 1990 1990 du Maurier Classic The 1990 du Maurier Classic was contested from June 28 thru July 1 at Westmount Golf & Country Club. It was the 18th edition of the du Maurier Classic, and the 12th edition as a major championship on the LPGA Tour.This event was won by Cathy Johnston-Forbes.... |
du Maurier Classic |
| 2 strokes |  Patty SheehanPatty Sheehan Patty Sheehan is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1980 and won six major championships and 35 LPGA Tour events in all. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.... |