Zach Johnson
Active
2 Major Championships • Two-Time Major Champion
Major Championship Wins
About Zach Johnson
Zach Johnson is a two-time major champion, cementing his place among golf's winners. His first major came at the 2007 Masters at age 31.
Learn more: Wikipedia
Career Highlights
- 2007 Masters — Won first major at Augusta, finishing two strokes clear of Tiger Woods, Retief Goosen, and Rory Sabbatini
- 2015 Open Championship — Won at St. Andrews in playoff over Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman, completing major wins at two iconic venues
- 12 PGA Tour Wins — Consistent performer known for accuracy and steady play rather than power
- Ryder Cup Captain — Captained 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup team in Rome, Italy (lost 16.5-11.5 to Europe)
- Made Cut Streak — Known for exceptional consistency, regularly making cuts and grinding out top-25 finishes
- Iowa Native — Proud representative of Iowa, inducted into Iowa Golf Association Hall of Fame
Did You Know?
- Shortest Hitter to Win Majors: Zach won both his majors despite being one of the shortest hitters on tour, proving accuracy and mental toughness trump distance
- 2006 Ryder Cup Rookie: Made his first Ryder Cup team by finishing 9th on the U.S. points list, six months before his first major win
- Faith and Family: Deeply religious, Zach often credits his Christian faith and strong family values as the foundation of his success