About Howie Johnson
Lived 1925 – 2015 (aged 90). Howie Johnson was an American golfer.
Howard Johnson (September 8, 1925 – September 13, 2015) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.
Career Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Johnson played college golf at the University of Minnesota, where he was team captain. He won his first tour event in 1958 at the Azalea Open, in a playoff with Arnold Palmer. His best finish in a major was T-12 at the U.S. Open in 1970.
Johnson joined the Senior PGA Tour in 1980 and his best finish was a T-2 at the Vintage Chrysler Invitational in 1987.
Personal life Johnson lived in Rancho Mirage, California, and his son, Howard Johnson, Jr., played on the Nationwide Tour.
Johnson died in September 2015 at the age of 90.
Professional wins (3) PGA Tour wins (2)
PGA Tour playoff record (1–1) Source:
Other wins (1) 1960 Mexican Open
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Who was Howie Johnson?
professional golfer (1925–2015)
When was Howie Johnson born?
Howie Johnson was born on 8 September 1925 in Saint Paul.
When did Howie Johnson die?
Howie Johnson died on 13 September 2015.
What was Howie Johnson's occupation?
Howie Johnson was a golfer.
What nationality was Howie Johnson?
Howie Johnson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Howie Johnson. https://biography.guide/howie-johnson/
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