James Barry Forrest

Category Three: Nationally Recognised Notable New Zealanders

Date of birth

16 November 1926 at Timaru

Parents

George B and Alice Forrest

Married

Ruth Walker 1955

Children

One son and two daughters

Education

  • Waimataitai Primary School
  • Timaru Boys' High School

Career

  • Councillor of New Zealand Golf Association 1966-89
  • New Zealand golf selector 1974-89
  • Non-playing captain / manager of 12 New Zealand golf teams in international competition
  • International Golf Referee and Member of International Rules Committee

Honours

  • Patron Timaru Golf Club
  • Life member Aorangi Golf Association
  • Life member New Zealand Golf Association

Last updated: 16 Sep 2021