Johnny A. Boose, Jr.
(July 11, 2011)–From Baton Rouge, Louisiana ,Johnny A. Boose, Jr. was introduced to golf through his high school friends. Johnny has now been playing golf for eleven years and admits to being ‘addicted’. Today in Monroe, Louisiana at 40 years old Johnny plays most often with his friends, typically Joey Anderson, at his home golf course Black Bear. On the weekends, Johnny plays with his wife Leslie Boose.
“Playing with others helps to keep me motivated to play regularly,” says the father of seven children: Catrina Crowe 26, Shaterica Jones 22, Amber Vinson 20, Mario Ennis 20, Kelley Vincent 18, Julius Boose 17 and Janise Boose 14. Although none of his children play golf, Johnny says, “They like the game and enjoy seeking me do something that brings me happiness. And, they all say they want to get in playing someday.”
Johnny also has two beautiful grandchildren, Ava and Tyler Crowe, who he claims are “adorable gifts from God”. His son-in-law, Wendell Crowe, is a football coach at Rusting High School. Johnny’s sons have all played football in school and they also wrestle. His children are very supportive of his golf schedule and travel with him to tournaments.
Johnny enjoys the challenges that come along with playing golf. “Playing golf requires a different mindset. Though one hole you’re at may be easy the next might not be. You have to strategize a lot.” He says. Although, he adds that making good shots get his spirits up–his prime challenge is achieving the perfect swing and getting his golf handicap down. It is currently 17.
Outside of the golf course Johnny is an Operations Supervisor, employed with Con-way freight. He stays active in his community and is a past member of Twin City Golf Association of Monroe, Louisiana.
Johnny takes time to be of service to others and also mentors young males, passionately speaking to them about what it means to be a “man”, being responsible for oneself and society, and how to be a gentleman too the young ladies.
“It’s important for us to show our young people the way.” “Our youth is our hope for the future and we have to give them the love and knowledge that we have to help them survive and succeed in today’s world,” he says.
Along with all of his many efforts, Johnny is also currently working with long time school friend, Natalie Hicks, on putting a program together to benefit the under privileged children in their community.
