# Kevin Johnson (golfer)

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

## 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.

## 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.
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.

## 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.

## Personal life

In 1998, Johnson married Christa. They have two daughters who also attended Clemson University.

## Amateur wins

* 1987 U.S. Amateur Public Links, Massachusetts Amateur
* 1988 Massachusetts Amateur

## Professional wins (9)
### Southern Africa 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 | −18 (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 |
*Note: The 1997 Nike Puget Sound Open was shortened to 54 holes due to rain.
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 |

### Golden Bear Tour wins (1)

| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
| 1 | Jan 28, 2005 | Estates 1 | −12 (65-68-71=204) | 1 stroke | Pleasant Hughes |

### 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