Nickname Jimmy U.S. Open T19: 1927 Height 1.7 m Masters Tournament DNP Role Golfer | Status Amateur Name Harrison Johnston Nationality United States The Open Championship DNP Professional wins 2 | |
Born August 31, 1896St. Paul, Minnesota ( 1896-08-31 ) Died November 18, 1969, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States | ||
Harrison R. "Jimmy" Johnston (August 31, 1896 – November 18, 1969) was an American amateur golfer.
Contents
- Early life
- Golf career
- 1929 US Amateur
- Walker Cup
- 1927 US Open
- Military service
- Death
- Amateur wins
- Professional wins
- References
Early life
Johnston was born in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Golf career
Johnston won the Minnesota Amateur title seven straight years (1921–27) and won the Minnesota State Open twice (1927–28). He was elected to the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame in 1988.
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.
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.
Military service
Johnston served in the Army in both World War I 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.