Ryggs Johnston

Ryggs Johnston (born May 21, 2000) is an American professional golfer. He won the 2024 ISPS Handa Australian Open.

Amateur career Johnston attended Arizona State University for five years 2020–24, where he helped the Arizona State Sun Devils men's golf team to the 2024 Pac-12 title. He earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2021 and 2024, and second-team honors in 2022. He earned the Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2023.

Professional career After graduating in 2024, Johnston played on the PGA Tour Americas, having earned his way to the tour via PGA Tour University.

In November 2024, Johnston earned his 2025 European Tour card at Q School. In his second start, ranked world number 954, he won the ISPS Handa Australian Open at Kingston Heath Golf Club and Victoria Golf Club, an event co-sanctioned by the European Tour and the PGA Tour of Australasia. He shot a final-round 68 to beat Curtis Luck by three shots.

Personal life Johnston was named after Mel Gibson's character in Lethal Weapon.

Professional wins (1) European Tour wins (1) 1Co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australasia

Results in major championships

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