Career Timeline of Johnny Miller: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Johnny Miller, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Johnny Miller is a former professional golfer renowned for his dominance in the mid-1970s. He won the 1973 U.S. Open, notably being the first to card a 63 in a major, and peaked as the world's second-ranked golfer in 1974 and 1975. Accumulating 25 PGA Tour victories, including two majors, Miller was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1998. He transitioned to broadcasting, serving as NBC Sports' lead golf analyst from 1990 to 2019. Miller is also involved in golf course architecture.
1 day ago : Sam Burns challenges Johnny Miller's Oakmont record at the U.S. Open 2025.
Sam Burns is challenging Johnny Miller's record at Oakmont during the U.S. Open 2025. Burns's short game is setting him and Viktor Hovland apart. Scheffler also remains in contention, as Burns sets a strong target.
1963: Joined the Olympic Club and Won San Francisco city junior title
In 1963, Miller joined the Olympic Club as a Junior Golf Section member, and also won the San Francisco city junior title at age 16.
1964: Won U.S. Junior Amateur
In 1964, Miller won the U.S. Junior Amateur tournament.
1966: Qualified for U.S. Open
In 1966, during his freshman year of college, Miller qualified for the U.S. Open at the Olympic Club.
1967: Invitation to Masters
In 1967, Miller received an invitation to the Masters tournament.
1968: Won California State Amateur Championship
In 1968, Miller won the California State Amateur Championship.
1969: Joined PGA Tour
In 1969, at the age of 22, Miller joined the PGA Tour.
1971: Runner-up at The Masters
In 1971, Miller finished runner-up at The Masters.
1971: Tied for Second at Masters and Top-10 Finish at U.S. Open
In 1971, Miller tied for second place at the Masters Tournament and also achieved a top-10 finish at the U.S. Open.
1972: Top-10 Finish at the U.S. Open
In 1972, Miller achieved a top-10 finish at the U.S. Open.
1973: U.S. Open Win
In 1973, Miller won the U.S. Open and became the first to shoot 63 in a major championship.
1973: Played in 1973 U.S. Open and Recorded Several Top-10 Finishes
In 1973, before the U.S. Open at Oakmont, Miller had several top-10 finishes, including a tie for 6th at the Masters.
1974: Ranked Second in World Golf
In 1974, Miller was ranked second in the world in Mark McCormack's world golf rankings, behind Jack Nicklaus.
1974: Leading Money Winner on PGA Tour
In 1974, Miller was the leading money winner on the PGA Tour with eight victories, amassing a then-record $353,201.
1975: Runner-up at The Masters
In 1975, Miller finished runner-up at The Masters.
1975: Second at Masters and Third at Open Championship
In 1975, Miller finished second to Jack Nicklaus at the Masters and third at the Open Championship at Carnoustie.
1975: Ranked Second in World Golf
In 1975, Miller was ranked second in the world in Mark McCormack's world golf rankings, behind Jack Nicklaus.
1975: Won Phoenix Open and Tucson Open
In 1975, Miller won the Phoenix Open by 14 strokes, including a second-round 61, and the Tucson Open by nine strokes, with a final round 61.
1976: Putting Affliction
Following his 1976 Open Championship win, Miller lost the form that made him a frequent winner in his early career due to a putting affliction.
1976: Won the Open Championship
In 1976, Miller won his second major at the Open Championship, a six-stroke victory over Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros at Royal Birkdale. His final round of 66 tied the course record.
1980: First Win in Almost Four Years
In 1980, Miller won the Jackie Gleason-Inverrary Classic, his first win in almost four years.
1981: Runner-up at The Masters
In 1981, Miller finished runner-up at The Masters.
1981: Spectacular Season and Ryder Cup
In 1981, Miller had a spectacular season, including a victory at the Million Dollar Challenge in Sun City, South Africa, and competed in his second Ryder Cup.
January 1990: Lead Golf Analyst for NBC Sports
In January 1990, Miller became the lead golf analyst for NBC Sports.
1990: Began Broadcasting Career
In 1990, Miller began working as a broadcaster for NBC Sports.
1997: Eligible for Senior PGA Tour
In 1997, Miller became eligible for the Senior PGA Tour but decided not to play regularly.
2012: Tiger Woods Coaching Offer
In 2012, Miller revealed that Tiger Woods once asked him to be his coach, but Miller declined due to his commitment to NBC Sports and family.
July 2013: Silverado to Host PGA Tournament
In July 2013, it was announced that Silverado would host a PGA tournament starting in October 2014.
October 2014: Silverado Hosted Frys.com Open
In October 2014, Silverado hosted the Frys.com Open, a PGA tournament, after renovations overseen by Miller.
February 2019: End of NBC Sports Analyst Role
In February 2019, Miller ended his role as the lead golf analyst for NBC Sports.
2019: Retired from Broadcasting
In 2019, Miller retired from broadcasting following the third round of the Phoenix Open.
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