Kevin James Johnson (born April 25, 1967) is an American professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career 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.
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.
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.
Personal life In 1998, Johnson married Christa. They have two daughters who also attended Clemson University.
Awards and honors From 1985 to 1988 he was the Massachusetts Golf Association's Player of the Year. In 2002, Johnson was inducted into the Clemson Hall of Fame. In 2017, Johnson was inducted into the Clemson Ring of Honor.
Amateur wins 1987 U.S. Amateur Public Links, Massachusetts Amateur 1988 Massachusetts Amateur
Professional wins (9) Southern Africa Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up1Feb 22, 1992ICL International−18 (67-65-65-73=270)2 strokes De Wet Basson, Tony Johnstone
Nationwide Tour wins (6) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Oct 5, 1997Nike Puget Sound Open−18 (65-65-68=198)Playoff Michael Clark II, Steve Jurgensen2Apr 25, 1999Nike South Carolina Classic−9 (71-71-66-71=279)1 stroke Bob Heintz3Aug 27, 2000Buy.com Permian Basin Open−20 (64-64-70-70=268)3 strokes Mark Hensby4Jul 30, 2006Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open−18 (65-68-67-66=266)1 stroke Matt Kuchar5May 31, 2009Rex Hospital Open−18 (65-69-65-67=266)Playoff Jeff Gallagher6Jun 14, 2009Knoxville Open−20 (67-65-68-68=268)Playoff Bradley Iles
Nationwide Tour playoff record (3–0) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11997Nike Puget Sound Open Michael Clark II, Steve JurgensenWon with birdie on second extra hole22009Rex Hospital Open Jeff GallagherWon with birdie on first extra hole32009Knoxville Open Bradley IlesWon with birdie on second extra hole
Golden Bear Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Jan 28, 2005Estates 1−12 (65-68-71=204)1 stroke Pleasant Hughes
Other wins (1) 1986 Massachusetts Open (as an amateur)
Results in major championships Tournament20002001U.S. OpenCUTCUT 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
See also 2000 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 2009 Nationwide Tour graduates List of golfers with most Web.com Tour wins
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External links
Profile on Clemson Tigers Athletic site