Jimmy Johnston (golfer)
| Harrison R. Johnston | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Nickname | Jimmy |
| Born | August 31, 1896 St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Died | November 18, 1969 (aged 73) Palm Beach County, Florida |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Best results in major championships (wins: 1) | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T19: 1927 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Amateur | Won: 1929 |
| British Amateur | T5: 1930[1] |
Harrison R. "Jimmy" Johnston (August 31, 1896 – November 18, 1969) was an American amateur golfer.
Early life
Johnston was born in St. Paul, Minnesota.[1]
Golf career
Johnston won the Minnesota Amateur title seven straight years (1921–27)[2] and won the Minnesota State Open twice (1927–28).[1] He was elected to the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame in 1988.[3]
1929 U.S. Amateur
Johnston's biggest win came at the 1929 U.S. Amateur where he beat Oscar F. Willing, 4 & 3, at Pebble Beach Golf Links.[4]
Walker Cup
Johnston played on four winning Walker Cup teams: 1923, 1924, 1928, and 1930.
1927 U.S. Open
Johnston led the 1927 U.S. Open after two rounds but slipped to tie for 19th after a third round 87.[5][6]
Military service
Johnston served in the Army in both World War I[1] and World War II.
Death
Johnston died on November 18, 1969 in Palm Beach County, Florida. He was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Amateur wins
- 1921 Minnesota Amateur
- 1922 Minnesota Amateur
- 1923 Minnesota Amateur
- 1924 Western Amateur, Minnesota Amateur
- 1925 Minnesota Amateur
- 1926 Minnesota Amateur
- 1927 Minnesota Amateur
- 1929 U.S. Amateur
Professional wins
- 1927 Minnesota State Open (as an amateur)
- 1928 Minnesota State Open (as an amateur)
References
- ^ a b c d Jerris, Rand (March 18, 2010). "Museum Moment: Jimmy Johnston's Spade Mashie". USGA. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ^ Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 105. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
- ^ "Section Award Winners – MGA-PGA Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame". PGA of America – Minnesota Section. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
- ^ "1929 U.S. Amateur". USGA. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
- ^ "Jim Johnston Leads Parade In Open Golf". Berkeley Daily Gazette. United Press. June 15, 1927. p. 1. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
- ^ "1927 U.S. Open". about.com. Retrieved November 9, 2012.