Best of Ep.1: Stormin’ Norman Jackson: Vancouver Island Golf Legend

Send a textHighlights from Episode 1 with Stormin’ Norm Jackson (@stormingolfent on Instagram), Head Pro of the Cowichan Golf Club on Vancouver Island, Canada.Norm shares his lifelong connection to golf (which began at age 12 in Kamloops, British Columbia), the joy of playing golf with family and how the sport fosters meaningful connections. (1:00). We try to guess two truths and a lie about Norm as he claims to have won the BC Open, played junior hockey, and competed on the Canadian Tour.Norm dives into his current golf routine, gym workouts, speed training and reminisces about his early days, caddying for his dad and securing his first job (4:00).Marc shares advice from Padraig Harrington on making golf a positive experience for kids in order to develop a love for the game (5:30). Norm explains his approach of letting kids explore the game on their terms. They discuss efforts at the Cowichan Golf Club, where kids' groups thrive, bringing joy to young golfers.Norm shares his long-standing relationship with Ping as an ambassador and club fitter for nearly 30 years (7:30) and his current equipment choices, including a 440 driver and a 7 wood, praising their benefits. Norm and Marc joke about aging and the need for softer flex shafts and Norm’s favourite golf ball featuring his custom “Little Storm” logo.For those considering golf as a career, Norm explains the PGA membership process, including apprenticeships, playing ability tests, and coursework (9:00) and highlights non-teaching career paths such as merchandising, agronomy, F&B and club management.