Quick Facts
Biography
Harrison R. "Jimmy" Johnston (August 31, 1896 – November 18, 1969) was an American amateur golfer.
Early life
Johnston was born in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Golf career
Johnston won the Minnesota Amateur title seven straight years (1921–27) and won the Minnesota State Open twice (1927–28). He was elected to the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame in 1988.
1929 U.S. Amateur
Johnston's biggest win came at the 1929 U.S. Amateur where he beat Oscar F. Willing, 4 & 3, at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Walker Cup
Johnston played on four winning Walker Cup teams: 1923, 1924, 1928, and 1930.
1927 U.S. Open
Johnston led the 1927 U.S. Open after two rounds but slipped to tie for 19th after a third round 87.
Military service
Johnston served in the Army in both World War I and World War II.
Death
Johnston died on November 18, 1969 in Palm Beach County, Florida. He was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Amateur wins
- 1921 Minnesota Amateur
- 1922 Minnesota Amateur
- 1923 Minnesota Amateur
- 1924 Western Amateur, Minnesota Amateur
- 1925 Minnesota Amateur
- 1926 Minnesota Amateur
- 1927 Minnesota Amateur
- 1929 U.S. Amateur
Professional wins
- 1927 Minnesota State Open (as an amateur)
- 1928 Minnesota State Open (as an amateur)