Name: Zach Johnson's 171-yard approach from light rough sets up birdie at John Deere
Uploaded: 2024-07-04T15:00:22.467Z
Duration: 31 s
Description: In the opening round of the 2024 John Deere Classic, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

Ahead of 2025 The RSM Classic, St. Simons Island resident Zach Johnson talks about his final push to make the FedExCup top-100 cutoff and the possibility of joining PGA TOUR Champions when he turns 50 in February — as well as whether his close friend Tiger Woods might join him.

Zach Johnson on possibility of playing PGA TOUR Champions with Tiger Woods

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-3 12th hole.

Zach Johnson sinks a 21-foot birdie putt on No. 12 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Zach Johnson sinks a 20-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at John Deere

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-5 10th hole.

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

Ahead of the 2025 John Deere Classic, 15-year-old Carter Henning, a varsity golfer from Calamus Wheatland High School in Iowa, played alongside Zach Johnson and Dylan Frittelli in the John Deere Classic pro-am. Henning lost his leg while fixing a snowmobile in February and was fitted with a prosthetic in June.

Iowa high school amputee golfer tees it up at John Deere pro-am

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 9 at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-5 10th hole.

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 17 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Zach Johnson sinks a 20-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-5 10th hole.

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Zach Johnson makes a 27-foot birdie putt on the par-4 11th hole.

Zach Johnson sinks a 27-foot birdie putt on No. 11 at John Deere

Prior to the start of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Zach Johnson discusses his experiences over the years as a tournament ambassador, raising money for charity and how strong the field is this year.

Zach Johnson reflects on his 23 years at John Deere Classic

In the final round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Zach Johnson reaches in two to set up birdie at Rocket Classic

In the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Zach Johnson sinks a 39-foot birdie putt on No. 10 at Rocket Classic

Deep rough can cause problems, even for the best players in the world. Check out the best “golf is hard” moments from the thick stuff over the years.

Golf is Hard | Thick rough edition

In the second round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 17 at THE CJ CUP

In the opening round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-5 9th hole.

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 9 at THE CJ CUP

In the opening round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Zach Johnson makes a 59-foot birdie putt on the par-3 7th hole.

Zach Johnson sinks a 59-foot birdie putt on No. 7 at THE CJ CUP

In the opening round of the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Zach Johnson makes a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th hole.

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 18 at Zurich Classic

In the second round of the 2025 Valero Texas Open, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Zach Johnson's tee shot yields birdie at Valero

In the second round of the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open, Zach Johnson makes a 67-foot birdie putt on the par-4 17th hole.

Zach Johnson sinks a 67-foot birdie putt at Houston Open

In the second round of the 2025 Valspar Championship, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-3 8th hole.

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 8 at Valspar

In the opening round of the 2025 Valspar Championship, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-5 1st hole.

Zach Johnson wedges it tight to set up birdie at Valspar

In the third round of the 2025 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Zach Johnson makes a 11-foot birdie putt on the par-4 16th hole.

Zach Johnson pours in 11-foot birdie putt at Cognizant Classic

In the third round of the 2025 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Zach Johnson makes a 20-foot birdie putt on the par-5 10th hole.

Zach Johnson curls in a 20-foot birdie putt at Cognizant Classic

In the second round of the 2025 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-4 4th hole.

Zach Johnson cozies approach shot tight and birdies at Cognizant Classic

In the second round of the 2025 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-5 3rd hole.

Zach Johnson escapes bunker and birdies at Cognizant Classic

In the second round of the 2025 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, Zach Johnson makes a 22-foot birdie putt on the par-4 1st hole.

Zach Johnson sinks a 22-foot birdie putt at Cognizant Classic

In the opening round of the 2024 John Deere Classic, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

Zach Johnson's 171-yard approach from light rough sets up birdie  at John Deere

"Some guy named Tiger." "Former front man of the golf boys." Just some of the great intros American actor Will Ferrell gave ahead of Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL.

Will Ferrell's hilarious TGL intros

In Match No. 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Cameron Young, Rickie Fowler and Matt Fitzpatrick defeat Jupiter Links Golf Club’s Max Homa, Kevin Kisner and stand-in member Akshay Bhatia at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Tiger Woods joined the broadcast to share updates on his recovery from back surgery and his thoughts on Brooks Koepka returning to the TOUR. 


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During Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club's Cameron Young almost holes his tee shot at the par-3 third hole.

Cameron Young throws a dart for New York at TGL 

During Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links Golf Club's Kevin Kisner hits a nifty chip shot to set up a hole victory at the par-5 fourth. 

Kevin Kisner finally finds his short game at TGL

Prior to Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL, Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links joins Scott Van Pelt, ESPN sportscaster, to talk about the excitement around Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA TOUR.

Tiger Woods discusses Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA TOUR

Every picture tells a story. PGA TOUR Senior Photographer Ben Jared walks through his favorite pictures from 2025 and shares the backstory behind each photo.

PGA TOUR photographer tells stories behind favorite pictures from 2025

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman breaks down the key stats to target this week and shares his early outright winner along with other prop markets to consider at the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Running with Rick: Gehman breaks down winning picks for Sony Open in Hawaii

Watch as four-time DP World Tour winner and new PGA TOUR member Haotong Li attempts to make a hole-in-one on a golf simulator on TPC Sawgrass' iconic par-3 17th island green in 15 minutes. Can he do it?
 

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Matt Every and Chris Breece debate how many wins Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will have in 2026 and give their boldest predictions for first-time major winners.
 

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PGA TOUR Studios announces 'Mindful' series, premiering Jan. 15

Ludvig Åberg joins "The Drop" to discuss his goals for 2026 and the offseason prep he's done to take his game to the next level. 

Ludvig Åberg previews his 2026 season on 'The Drop'

Check out the most clutch shots of Nick Taylor’s PGA TOUR career, including his chip-in birdie to force a playoff at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, the dramatic birdie to win the 2024 WM Phoenix Open in a playoff and his unbelievable 72-foot eagle to secure a victory at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open playoff.

Nick Taylor’s most clutch shots of his career

Two-time TOUR winner Ludvig Åberg shared his enthusiasm for Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA TOUR, noting: "We all want to play against the best players. Brooks Koepka is certainly one of them."

Ludvig Åberg talks Brooks Koepka's return to PGA TOUR on 'The Drop'	

Check out Justin Thomas’ best shots from a stellar 2025 PGA TOUR season, crowned by his drought-ending victory at the RBC Heritage.

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Enjoy this throwback look at Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth's very first interviews on the PGA TOUR.

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Take a closer look at Russell Henley's journey to becoming a five-time TOUR winner including his victory at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, making his first Presidents Cup and automatically qualifying for the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive Golf Club's Billy Horschel, Patrick Cantlay and Chris Gotterup defeat The Bay Golf Club's Shane Lowry, Ludvig Åberg and Wyndham Clark at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive defeats The Bay in Match No. 3

 In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Chris Gotterup nearly aces the par-3 14th and taps in for birdie to win the hole for Atlanta Drive.

Zach Johnson's 171-yard approach from light rough sets up birdie at John Deere

Will Ferrell's hilarious TGL intros

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Cameron Young throws a dart for New York at TGL

Kevin Kisner finally finds his short game at TGL

Tiger Woods discusses Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA TOUR

PGA TOUR photographer tells stories behind favorite pictures from 2025

Running with Rick: Gehman breaks down winning picks for Sony Open in Hawaii

Can Haotong Li make an ace in 15 minutes?

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at season predictions for Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy

PGA TOUR Studios announces 'Mindful' series, premiering Jan. 15

Ludvig Åberg previews his 2026 season on 'The Drop'

Nick Taylor’s most clutch shots of his career

Ludvig Åberg talks Brooks Koepka's return to PGA TOUR on 'The Drop'

Justin Thomas’ best shots from 2025

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

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Chris Gotterup nearly makes first ace in TGL history

Zach Johnson on possibility of playing PGA TOUR Champions with Tiger Woods

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Zach Johnson sinks a 21-foot birdie putt on No. 12 at Wyndham

Zach Johnson sinks a 20-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at John Deere

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

Iowa high school amputee golfer tees it up at John Deere pro-am

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 9 at John Deere

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 17 at John Deere

Zach Johnson sinks a 20-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at John Deere

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

Zach Johnson sinks a 27-foot birdie putt on No. 11 at John Deere

Zach Johnson reflects on his 23 years at John Deere Classic

Zach Johnson reaches in two to set up birdie at Rocket Classic

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Zach Johnson sinks a 39-foot birdie putt on No. 10 at Rocket Classic

Golf is Hard | Thick rough edition

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 17 at THE CJ CUP

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 9 at THE CJ CUP

Zach Johnson sinks a 59-foot birdie putt on No. 7 at THE CJ CUP

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 18 at Zurich Classic

Zach Johnson's tee shot yields birdie at Valero

Zach Johnson sinks a 67-foot birdie putt at Houston Open

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 8 at Valspar

Zach Johnson wedges it tight to set up birdie at Valspar

Zach Johnson pours in 11-foot birdie putt at Cognizant Classic

Zach Johnson curls in a 20-foot birdie putt at Cognizant Classic

Zach Johnson cozies approach shot tight and birdies at Cognizant Classic

Zach Johnson escapes bunker and birdies at Cognizant Classic

Zach Johnson sinks a 22-foot birdie putt at Cognizant Classic