Zach Johnson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 10, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Zach Johnson.

Zach Johnson is an American professional golfer with 12 PGA Tour wins. His major championship victories include the 2007 Masters and the 2015 Open Championship. He recently captained the U.S. team at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1954: Masters Highest Winning Score Tied

In 2007, Zach Johnson's score of 289 (+1) at the Masters tied Sam Snead's 1954 score for the highest winning score.

1956: Masters Highest Winning Score Tied

In 2007, Zach Johnson's score of 289 (+1) at the Masters tied Jack Burke Jr.'s 1956 score for the highest winning score.

1986: First Outside the Top 50 to Win Masters

In 2007, Zach Johnson became the first golfer outside the top 50 in the world rankings to win the Masters since the rankings were introduced in 1986.

1992: Iowa 3A State Championship

In 1992, Zach Johnson led the Regis High School golf team to an Iowa 3A state championship during his sophomore year.

2001: Hooters Tour Wins

In 2001, Zach Johnson won the final three regular-season events on the Hooters Tour.

2003: Nationwide Tour Money List Winner

In 2003, Zach Johnson topped the money list on the Nationwide Tour (now Korn Ferry Tour) with record earnings, earning promotion to the PGA Tour.

April 2004: BellSouth Classic win vaulted him to 49th in the world

In April 2004, Zach Johnson's first tour victory at the BellSouth Classic vaulted him from 126th in the world to 49th.

2004: First PGA Tour Win

In 2004, Zach Johnson won his first PGA Tour event at the BellSouth Classic outside of Atlanta.

April 2007: Masters Tournament Victory

In April 2007, Zach Johnson secured his first major title by winning the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.

2007: Masters Win

In 2007, Zach Johnson won the Masters, marking a significant triumph in his career.

2007: 60 at Tour Championship

In 2009, it was noted that Zach Johnson had previously shot 60 at the 2007 Tour Championship, before shooting 60 again at the Valero Texas Open.

October 2008: Valero Texas Open Win

In October 2008, Zach Johnson won the Valero Texas Open, marking his first PGA Tour victory outside of Georgia.

January 2009: Sony Open Win

In January 2009, Zach Johnson won the Sony Open in Hawaii, marking his fifth victory on the PGA Tour.

June 2010: Crowne Plaza Invitational Win

In June 2010, Zach Johnson won the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, securing his seventh PGA Tour victory.

2012: Second Crowne Plaza Invitational Win

In 2012, Zach Johnson won the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial for the second time in his career, overcoming a late penalty.

December 2013: Northwestern Mutual World Challenge Victory

In December 2013, Zach Johnson achieved a playoff victory over Tiger Woods at the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge, propelling him into the top ten of the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time.

2013: BMW Championship Victory

In 2013, Zach Johnson won the BMW Championship, marking his tenth career victory and first FedEx Cup victory.

January 2014: Hyundai Tournament of Champions Win

In January 2014, Zach Johnson captured his 11th career victory at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, ascending to 7th in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2014: Hole-in-One at U.S. Open

During the 2014 U.S. Open, Zach Johnson scored a hole-in-one on the 172-yard par-3 9th hole at Pinehurst No. 2.

July 20, 2015: Open Championship Victory

On July 20, 2015, Zach Johnson won the Open Championship at St Andrews after a four-hole playoff against Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman, securing his 12th PGA Tour win and second major championship.