Kevin Johnson (golfer)

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Kevin Johnson
Personal information
Full nameKevin James Johnson
Born (1967-04-25) April 25, 1967 (age 56)
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg; 14 st)
Sporting nationalityFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Residence Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
SpouseChrista
Children2
Career
College Clemson University
Turned professional1990
Former tour(s) PGA Tour
Web.com Tour
Sunshine Tour
Canadian Tour
Golden Bear Tour
Professional wins9
Number of wins by tour
Sunshine Tour1
Korn Ferry Tour6 (Tied-2nd all-time)
Other2
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
PGA Championship DNP
U.S. Open CUT: 2000, 2001
The Open Championship DNP

Kevin James Johnson (born April 25, 1967) is an American professional golfer.

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Early life

Johnson was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He credits his father, Ken, as his hero for helping him succeed in golf. Johnson grew up in Pembroke, Massachusetts. [1]

Amateur career

Johnson attended Clemson University and was Clemson's first three-time All-American in golf. He also won the 1987 U.S. Amateur Public Links.

Professional career

Early in his career, Johnson played the Southern Africa Tour. In 1992, he won his first professional event at the ICL International. [1] [2]

For most of his career, however, Johnson played on the PGA Tour's developmental tour where he has won six times, first being in 1997. In 2009, he had one of his best seasons where he won twice on the Nationwide Tour. The first victory came in a playoff over Jeff Gallagher at the Rex Hospital Open. His second victory came at the Knoxville Open in a two-hole playoff win over New Zealander Bradley Iles. He finished 13th on the Nationwide Tour money list to earn his 2010 PGA Tour card.

However, Johnson did not find much success on the PGA Tour, making only 22 cuts in 67 tries.

Awards and honors

Personal life

In 1998, Johnson married Christa. They have two daughters.

Amateur wins

Professional wins (9)

Southern Africa Tour wins (1)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runners-up
1Feb 22, 1992 ICL International −18 (67-65-65-73=270)2 strokes Flag of South Africa (1982-1994).svg De Wet Basson, Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Tony Johnstone

Nationwide Tour wins (6)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner(s)-up
1Oct 5, 1997 Nike Puget Sound Open −18 (65-65-68=198)*Playoff Flag of the United States.svg Michael Clark II, Flag of the United States.svg Steve Jurgensen
2Apr 25, 1999 Nike South Carolina Classic −9 (71-71-66-71=279)1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Bob Heintz
3Aug 27, 2000 Buy.com Permian Basin Open −20 (64-64-70-70=268)3 strokes Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Hensby
4Jul 30, 2006 Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open −18 (65-68-67-66=266)1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Matt Kuchar
5May 31, 2009 Rex Hospital Open −18 (65-69-65-67=266)Playoff Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Gallagher
6Jun 14, 2009 Knoxville Open −20 (67-65-68-68=268)Playoff Flag of New Zealand.svg Bradley Iles

*Note: The 1997 Nike Puget Sound Open was shortened to 54 holes due to rain.

Nationwide Tour playoff record (3–0)

No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result
1 1997 Nike Puget Sound Open Flag of the United States.svg Michael Clark II, Flag of the United States.svg Steve Jurgensen Won with birdie on second extra hole
2 2009 Rex Hospital Open Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Gallagher Won with birdie on first extra hole
32009 Knoxville Open Flag of New Zealand.svg Bradley Iles Won with birdie on second extra hole

Golden Bear Tour wins (1)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner-up
1Jan 28, 2005 Estates 1−12 (65-68-71=204)1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Pleasant Hughes

Other wins (1)

Results in major championships

Tournament20002001
U.S. Open CUTCUT

Note: Johnson only played in the U.S. Open.
CUT = missed the half-way cut

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "Miscellany: Johnson wins ICL International tourney". The Boston Globe. February 23, 1992. p. 28. Retrieved October 26, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Golf". The Daily Telegraph. February 24, 1992. p. 28. Retrieved October 26, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Player of the Year – Past Players of the Year". MassGolf. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
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