Quick Facts
Biography
Kevin James Johnson (born April 25, 1967) is an American professional golfer.
College career
Johnson was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He attended Clemson University and was Clemson's first three-time All-American in golf (he was a third-team choice in 1987 as a sophomore, then made first-team as a junior and second-team as a senior). He was inducted into the Clemson Hall of Fame in 2002. He also won the U.S. Amateur Public Links in 1987.
Professional career
Johnson has made about 80% of his career earnings while playing on the Web.com Tour, where he has won six times, twice during the 2009 season. The first came in a playoff victory over Jeff Gallagher at the Rex Hospital Open, and the second came at the Knoxville Open in a two-hole playoff win over Bradley Iles. However he has not found much success on the PGA Tour, making only 22 cuts in 67 tries. In 2009, he finished 13th on the Nationwide Tour money list to earn his 2010 PGA Tour card.
Personal life
Johnson credits his father, Ken, as his hero for helping him succeed in golf.He has been married since 1998 to wife, Christa.They have two daughters; Jordan Paige and Jade Alexandra.
Amateur wins
- 1987 U.S. Amateur Public Links, Massachusetts Amateur
- 1988 Massachusetts Amateur
Professional wins (8)
Sunshine Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 22, 1992 | ICL International | −18 (67-65-65-73=270) | 2 strokes | De Wet Basson, Tony Johnstone |
Nationwide Tour wins (6)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 5, 1997 | Nike Puget Sound Open | −8 (65-65-68=198) | Playoff | Michael Clark II, Steve Jurgensen |
| 2 | Apr 25, 1999 | Nike South Carolina Classic | −9 (71-71-66-71=279) | 1 stroke | Bob Heintz |
| 3 | Aug 27, 2000 | Buy.com Permian Basin Open | −20 (64-64-70-70=268) | 3 strokes | Mark Hensby |
| 4 | Jul 30, 2006 | Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open | −18 (65-68-67-66=266) | 1 stroke | Matt Kuchar |
| 5 | May 31, 2009 | Rex Hospital Open | −18 (65-69-65-67=266) | Playoff | Jeff Gallagher |
| 6 | Jun 14, 2009 | Knoxville Open | −20 (67-65-68-68=268) | Playoff | Bradley Iles |
Nationwide Tour playoff record (3–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1997 | Nike Puget Sound Open | Michael Clark II, Steve Jurgensen | Won with birdie on second extra hole |
| 2 | 2009 | Rex Hospital Open | Jeff Gallagher | Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 3 | 2009 | Knoxville Open | Bradley Iles | Won with birdie on second extra hole |
Other wins (1)
- 1986 Massachusetts Open (as an amateur)
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2000 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open | CUT | CUT |
Note: Johnson only played in the U.S. Open.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Eisenhower Trophy: 1988
- Walker Cup: 1989