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Clayton ROBB Obituary
April 9, 1939 - November 3, 2016
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Clayton on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the age of 77. He is survived by his longtime partner, Joan Randell (her daughter Leslie); son, Randy Robb (Karen), grandchildren: Miranda, Graydon and Colton; daughter, Sue McCall (Marty), grandchildren, Max and Sam; son, Tim Campbell (Nicole), grandchildren Josephine and Simon; as well as his sister, Peggy (Greg) Mueller from Madison, Wisc. Clayton was born in Saskatoon, Sask. He started his golf career working at golf courses in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Regina and Prince Albert. In 1975 he became Golf Pro at Pinebrook Golf & Country Club in Calgary. He retired from Pinebrook to concentrate on teaching Maximum Golf and Soft Touch, programs he introduced to Calgary golfers in the early eighties. In his latter years he joined Terry Carter's Golf Academy and continued to teach until early this year. A Memorial Service to celebrate Clayton's life will be held at Pinebrook Golf & Country Club on Sunday, November 13, 2016 between 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Many thanks to the staff at the Rockyview General Hospital Unit 47 for their kindness and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ab.ca). Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.edenbrookcemetery.ca. Arrangements entrusted to EDEN BROOK FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 24223 Twp Rd 242, Calgary, AB, T3Z 3K2.
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George Frangos
January 3, 2017
My lessons with Clayton were during his latter years and I was amazed at how his dedication, professionalism and sense of humour instantly lit the entire range. "Your swing is not that bad", he would muse. "You just need to do something about that earthquake under your feet", and with that we would both be laughing uncontrollably.
Above all, Clayton was a true gentleman. My own Harvey Penick of the north, I used to think. Clayton had a knack of brushing his irons against the concrete when we would talk about the swing and everytime I replicated that sound at the golf course, I'd always think of Clayton. That sound and those thoughts will be extra special now. R.I.P. Mr. Robb.
Garry Meyer
December 7, 2016
So sorry to hear of Clayton's passing.
He was a true professional in life and
to the golf business.
November 26, 2016
Randy and family Dianne & I (Golfaround)were so sorry to here about Clayton's passing. Such a wonderful man and did so much for the game.
November 15, 2016
Joan and Family - We had the great fortune to get to know Clayton over many years as students of his at the golf school. We attended on a regular basis because it was fun to get caught up with Clayton and learn new things with him. He will be missed by so many, and we will think of him fondly when we are out on the links. Our condolences to you all at this time.
Tracy and Alan Beairsto
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Ian & Helga Campbell
November 13, 2016
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
George and Coral Chin
November 10, 2016
Joan and Family.... Clayton was the nicest, sincerely friendly person one could meet, and not only as a golf pro. May happy memories gradually replace the sadness in your hearts. Clayton is probably setting up Maxim Golf, the first up THERE.
Sincerest sympathy,
George and Coral Chin
Candice Robertson
November 10, 2016
Dear Joan and family,
I was saddened to hear of Clayton's passing. He was my first golf instructor so many years ago. His enthusiasm and love for the game gave me the start I needed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Doug Wood
November 10, 2016
Clayton's passion, smile and the desire to make everyone enjoy not only the game of golf but each other is what I will always remember about Clayton. Clayton was never a boss to any of the many professionals that apprenticed with him but someone who gave each of us a chance to learn and develop ourselves giving direction when needed. You learned the most by watching, listening, being inspired and knowing that Clayton was more than anything a person who cared about you and was always there for you.
I will miss Clayton but will always remember Clayton.
Dean Ingalls
November 9, 2016
Joan, Randy, and Family, So sorry to hear of Clay's passing. I am going to miss our talks about the game of golf, his beliefs on how one should swing the club, but mostly just his never ending enthusiasm for the game. I am one of so very many Golf Professionals who was guided by Clayton in Western Canada over the past 50 years. It was such an honour to have been able to work with Clay and then spend many years after at Pinebrook where he would just stop by to see how I was doing. I always tried to learn everything I could off of this gentleman whom I felt knew everything about golf but never stopped learning more about the game. Thank you my friend.
November 9, 2016
We agree with Bob Thomas. Everyone Liked Clayton. He was kind to everyone. A great teacher with a fabulous sense of humour. In our years at Pinebrook we never herd an ill word spoken about him. The world has lost a real gentleman. Michelle and Tom Walton
Heather Agnew
November 9, 2016
Dear Joan and family,
I was saddened to hear of Clayton's passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
November 9, 2016
Clayton was the best of the best, a great instructor and an amazing ambassador for the sport of golf. So sorry to hear of his passing and our thoughts go to Joan, Randy and the rest of the family. He will be missed. Skip & Bonnie Bray
Kathy & Ian Borwick
November 8, 2016
Joan, Randy and Family
It is with a great deal of sadness that we heard about Clayton's passing. When I joined Pinebrook on my own, Clayton was the one who made sure that I was welcomed by all that I played with and as a result, I have enjoyed many years of family friendly golf. His lessons were always spot on to fix the problem that one was having. Clayton truly was a 'pro' in all aspects. He is missed.
John, Sandy and Connie Craig
November 8, 2016
Joan, Randy and Family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Clayton was a man of high integrity and great vision and we know he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. We all so enjoyed his smile, his conversation and his great passion for the game of golf. We are thankful that we were blessed to have know Clayton. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
November 8, 2016
Joan, Randy and the Robb Families
We are so sad to hear of Clayton's passing. Whenever we saw him we were always greeted with the most sincere and friendly look in his eyes which we will always remember.
Our thoughts are with you at this time and we send our sincerest condolences.
Karin & Gordon Bryan
Lynne Olson
November 8, 2016
Dear Joan and Robb Family. I was deeply saddened to have just heard of Clayton's passing. I like many others at Pine Brook are lucky enough to have such fabulous memories of all the fun times that we shared together You are in my Thought's and Prayers Lynne Olson
Frannie Mills
November 7, 2016
Dear Randy, Joan and Leslie
We all have such fond memories of Clayton. He was the epitome of kindness, dedication and respect. He made everyone's time at Pinebrook pleasant and fruitful. I still have his putting tips in my head. Straight back along the imaginary line of string and putt through the line....when I remember this my putting is fabulous. Clayton is the reason I joined Pinebrook and love the game so much. May he rest in total peace. Love Frannie
Jackie Wise
November 7, 2016
Dear Joan and family,
May the memories of past years give you comfort in the coming days.our thoughts and prayers are with you all......Jackie and Tom Wise
Bob Jones
November 7, 2016
My regrets for not being able to attend the service. I remember meeting Clayton when my father joined Pinebrook in 1975. My father knew him from Riverside in Saskatoon. Clayton always had a warm toothy smile for a greeting. For me, Clayton was as much a part of Pinebrook as the course itself.
Jason Gladue
November 7, 2016
All my strength and prayers to Joan, Randy and all of the Robb family. Very inspiring career in golf. I never met him but his name was synonymous with great players to come out of Pinebrook
Marty Bray
November 7, 2016
Clayton was the one who taught me how to golf. I'll always remember his great demeanor and tremendous attitude towards teaching. Truly was a great man. Will definitely miss not seeing him around our great club.
Sincere condolences to Clayton's family.
November 7, 2016
Joan, Randy and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of Clayton's passing. Clayton and his team were the heart of Pinebrook for so many years. He was a true gentleman, knew everyone by name and always had a smile. He was a great teacher of the game and a mentor to many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Niemi Family
Jean Stenhouse
November 7, 2016
Joan, Randy & the Robb Family
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I will always remember Clayton's kindness and love of the game. He was responsible for my becoming a Pinebrook Member in 1997. He always had a kind work for everyone and never forgot a name. He was such a fine gentleman and will be missed.
November 7, 2016
To Joan, Randy and the Robb family
We are sorry to hear of Clayton's passing. We have many great memories of Clayton at Pinebrook!
We hope your memories carry you through this difficult time.
Sincerely
Dan King and Marlene Loewen
Ron LePan
November 7, 2016
Dear Clayton Robb Family
Please accept my Sincere Condolences on Clayton's passing.
He was a True Professional in all aspects of his life and will be remembered fondly by so many.
Kindest Best Wishes to you All
Ron LePan
David Rafter
November 7, 2016
Deb and me were fortunate to play with Clayton and Joan many Friday afternoons the last few years. Clayton and I spent more time chatting then focusing on golf, much to the dismay of our playing partners as we may have been a tad slow at times. But we certainly had a good time. He was a special man and will be missed.
Scott Reid
November 7, 2016
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Clayton was truly a fine, fine gentleman.
November 6, 2016
To Joan, Randy and the Robb family - a huge loss for the family and the golfing community at large. They don't come any better or nicer than Clayton. Please know our thoughts are with you.
Dave & Gale Walker
Jane Kirkegaard
November 6, 2016
Dear Joan,
My condolences to you
and the Clayton family.
Clayton had a great personality, with a strong passion for golf, he taught so many
people the proper rules and how to play,
the game he loved.
Mads for one, would come home and tell me, " I need Clayton, my swing is gone",
Mads felt that Clayton was one of the best golf pros around.
Sincerely
Maurice Depalme
November 6, 2016
Randy and family - As part of the Pinebrook Golf family, Clayton will be fondly remembered for many years to come. He was amazing at remembering faces (and names too!). Such a gentleman, always.
My sincere condolences to Clayton's extended family.
Maurice
Gus Gerecke
November 6, 2016
My sincere condolences to all of the Robb family. I knew Clayton from way back in our teen-age hockey playing days. He was a good guy who, I am sure, will be sorely missed.
Don Kunkel
November 5, 2016
Very sorry to hear of Clayton's passing. I knew him when he was the Assistant Pro at Riverside - a great guy who had a great laugh.
November 5, 2016
Joan:
Thinking of Clayton in this sad occasion brings back memories of a happy and carefree time, when Saturday golf at Pinebrook was easy. Clayton always there to welcome us, boast our love of the game and offer a joke and a warm smile. At that time, the game was more than a game - it was lasting friendships and lifetime memories. Take comfort in the fact that Clayton was loved and remembered in such a loving way by all who came in contact with him. We'll all tee it up again in another time! Alva (Pfeifer) Nechtman
Deirdre Zlomanchuk
November 5, 2016
I just heard about Clayton and just wanted to let all of you know how terribly sorry I am. What a gentleman and a character Clayton was, not to mention being the consummate golf professional.
My first recollection of Clayton was a beginner course that he offered over the winterthink it was in the King's Church I was a rank beginner but wanting to learn as much as I could!). To this day, I remember his drill of transferring weight and staying on that front foot for a count of five! I occasionally golf socially with a beginner group of gals and literally just gave that tip to one of them last week! Soft Touch was truly a great teaching course created by Clayton and taken by many members at Pinebrook Golf and Country Club. He knew just how important that short game was.
I fondly remember the last time I golfed with Clayton and Joan, and just how much I thoroughly enjoyed the round, both golfing wise and socially!
He truly left his mark on the Calgary golfing community, especially at Pinebrook Golf Club where we were lucky enough to have as our Head Pro for many years. He will be sorely missed by all of us. Arnie may have had his army but I know that Clayton had his following!
Know that I am thinking of all of you. He certainly was one in a million.
The Nardei Family
November 5, 2016
Joan, Randy, Tim and Families: Our hearts are broken to hear of Clayton's passing. We will always remember how accommodating he both professionally and personally. The Calgary golf world has lost a true gentleman. Although we haven't seen you much over the past 20 years we will miss you Clayton!!! Love and Prayers... The Nardei's
November 5, 2016
Sincere condolences to Joan,Randy and family on Clayton's passing.Clayton will certainly be missed by the Pinebrook family.Much of the culture,traditions and friendliness of Pinebrook are directly attributable to Clayton and we are forever indebted to him.Rest in peace dear friend.
Ron Macgillivray
A True Golf Hero
Charlene Fisher
November 5, 2016
Dear Randy,
Your Dad Clayton was, and always will be a true golf hero!
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. He has touched the lives of so many and is a golf hero to so many women and men and junior golfers that this note will be one of many - but I hope you don't mind me sharing with you what a difference he made in my life and the lives of many others around me.
I was one of the very luckiest of young girls and women to have belonged to Pinebrook when your Dad was the head pro there. That was a transformational time when many golf country clubs treated women and juniors as secondary members at best. Your Dad would have none of that. He always made sure that the women and juniors knew that he and the rest of his staff were there to help all of us to better our games and develop a deep love for the game like he had.
Thanks to his wonderful example, lessons and Maximum Golf, we all did fall in love with the game. Just ask some of those women who are still tearing up the links and blasting it down the middle thanks to your Dad women like my Mom Lill Fisher, or her Pinebrook golf buddies Anne Booker, Cathy Simper & Coral Chin. All of them still remember his many Maximum golf exercises and swing tips like turning the club upside down and swinging until you hear that sweet swooshy noise. In fact, I have used that technique over and over again to help many of my friends fall in love with golf.
On the junior girls golf front your Dad was so far ahead of the times that he held a very comprehensive junior girls golf clinic for girls - not just from Pinebrook, but other clubs around the city. We had no idea how lucky we were then to have such a great teacher and someone who did not see us as girls but as great golfers in the making. I still use ALL the things he taught me then almost 35 years later. The first thing he told us was that we might not be able to hit it as far as our male counterparts, but that there was absolutely no reason that we could not chip, putt or get out of the sand as well as anyone. So he taught us fantastic techniques for all three that made us unafraid to take on any course or any player. He taught us golf etiquette and golf lingo so we could be great company for anyone we played with. He taught us the rules and gave us confidence so we could play in tournaments and little did we know, so we could use it as a business tool to play with anyone, anytime, anywhere.
The gift of being able to use golf as a business tool became especially clear the first time I stepped up to the tee at Pebble Beach. It was a rainy day with a 2-club wind, a big auto client and a testy golf ranger who told me as the female in the group to make sure I did not hold up the course Your Dad knows this story I walked up to the men's tee, thought of Clayton and ripped one of my best drives out there to set up a par on the first hole. No more comments from the ranger, and instant respect from my client and foursome playmates. Thank you Clayton!
After moving to New York City, I still didn't trust my swing with anyone else but your Dad. I was home in Calgary one Christmas and my swing was a complete mess. My awesome Dad Bill Fisher knew how unhappy I was with my swing and how much I respected your Dad, so he picked up the phone and said he knew it was the middle of holidays and all the courses were closed, but could your Dad possibly meet with me somewhere for a Clayton swing doctor session. Your Dad did not hesitate and found a place that seemed at the time very unorthodox, but your Dad knew exactly what he was doing! We were in a room at a closed driving range where the concession area usually was. I clearly remember that there was a hotdog stand right in the middle of my backswing if I swung properly, there was no problem, but if I layed off (which was exactly what was at the core of all my problems) I would be pulling my broken club out of an embarrassing mess It was a Christmas miracle that hotdog stand survived the lesson. So I said, OK what's next? And Clayton said that's it you're good to go. And he was right!! I was fixed and never had a problem with it since. Any time I start letting that club head lay off, I remember hotdog stand swing - And I am fixed
That story is just one of so many where your Dad made things simple and uncomplicated and fixed things. He was always there for us, always treated us equally and gave everything 150% - in spite of all the challenges that life threw his way. That is my definition of a true golf hero!! In fact, I have no doubt he is already setting up to play in some heavenly foursomes with other greats first tee time would be Arnold Palmer and Lynn Cox taking on Clayton and Babe Didrickson Zaharias.
Thank you for sharing your awesome Dad with the rest of us we will always remember him with great fondness, and he will always be our golf hero!!!
My warmest condolences,
Charlene Fisher
Bob Thomas
November 5, 2016
Everyone liked Clayton as he was such a great guy. Golf in Calgary owes a lot to him. Lucy and I won't be able to attend the memorial but our hearts will be there.
wisdom
Mitchell Diaper
November 4, 2016
Thank you so much for your kindness and patience Clayton. You taught my Mother and my son the game you loved. Such a gentleman.
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