Clyde's father, Johnny Johnston was Golf Coach at Wake Forest College from 1947 to 1951. Later Johnston 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. Johnston was ... an Eagle Scout.