Background
Johnson was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Johnson was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
University of Minnesota.
He played college golf at the University of Minnesota where he was captain of the golf team He did not turn professional until age 30 and then only on a dare. Johnson joined the Professional Golf Association Tour in 1956 and had two victories.
His best finish in a major was T-12 at the 1970 United States. Open.
Johnson joined the Senior Professional Golf Association Tour in 1980. His best finish was a T-2 at the 1987 Vintage Chrysler Invitational.
Johnson lived in Rancho Mirage, California. Johnson died in September 2015 at the age of 90.
Professional Golf Association Tour wins (2) Professional Golf Association Tour playoff record (1–1) Other wins.