About Eric Johnson
Born 1962. Eric Johnson is an American golfer.
Eric Johnson (born October 11, 1962) is an American professional golfer.
Career Johnson was born in Seaside, Oregon. He won the 1980 U.S. Junior Amateur. He played college golf at the University of Oregon.
In 1983, Johnson turned professional. He played on the Nationwide Tour in 1993, 1995–96, and 1998–2003. He won twice on tour: the 1996 Nike Knoxville Open and the 1998 Nike South Florida Open. He played one full season on the PGA Tour in 1997 where his best finish was T-12 at the GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic.
Johnson is a golf instructor at the RiverRidge Golf Complex in Eugene, Oregon.
Amateur wins 1980 U.S. Junior Amateur 1982 Pacific Northwest Amateur
Professional wins (7) Nike Tour wins (2)
Hooters Jordan Tour wins (5)
Results in major championships CUT = missed the halfway cut Note: Johnson only played in the U.S. Open.
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Who is Eric Johnson?
professional golfer
When was Eric Johnson born?
Eric Johnson was born on 11 October 1962 in Seaside.
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Eric Johnson is a golfer.
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Eric Johnson is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eric Johnson (golfer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Johnson. https://biography.guide/eric-johnson-golfer/
MLA: "Eric Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-johnson-golfer/.
Chicago: "Eric Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-johnson-golfer/.
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