Name: Zach Johnson knocks in 24-foot birdie putt from just off the green at Sony Open
Uploaded: 2025-01-12T22:33:43.135Z
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Description: In the final round of the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-4 16th 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 final round of the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, Zach Johnson makes birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

Zach Johnson knocks in 24-foot birdie putt from just off the green at Sony Open

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

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

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.

Chris Gotterup nearly makes first ace in TGL history

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Ludvig Åberg's approach shot on the par-3 fifth hole bounces out of the bunker and onto the green.

Ludvig Åberg gets lucky bounce out of bunker at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel sinks a 7-foot putt on the 13th hole to claim Match 3 for Atlanta Drive GC.

Billy Horschel drains putt to give Atlanta Drive another TGL victory

While watching Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Lexi Thompson talks to Marty Smith about hitting at the screen in the SoFi Center for the first time and potentially playing in the WTGL's inaugural season in 2027.

Lexi Thompson hints at what's to come for WTGL 

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup gets under the rocks on the "Stinger," hitting a 1-iron and ultimately winning the hole for Atlanta Drive. At just a 2-degree launch angle, Gotterup's shot never got more than 16 feet off the ground and traveled 299 yards.

Chris Gotterup hits rare 1-iron on 'Stinger' hole at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Patrick Cantlay of Atlanta Drive GC chips in on hole No. 9 to fire up his team.

Patrick Cantlay stays hot, chips-in at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Wyndham Clark hits his approach shot on No. 3 to 7 feet, winning the hole for his team and tying the match.
 

Wyndham Clark throws dart to win hole for The Bay at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup wins hole No. 6 for Atlanta Drive GC with a crazy, 33-foot chip-in from an awkward lie.
 

Chris Gotterup chips-in from gnarly lie at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel of Atlanta Drive GC drills the camera perched on top of the big screen with his approach shot on hole No. 2, which lands 8 feet away. Atlanta Drive alternate Chris Gotterup drains the putt to win the hole.

Billy Horschel hits it off the camera, Atlanta Drive wins hole at TGL

Check out Collin Morikawa’s best shots, including bunker hole-outs, impossible chip-ins and near-aces, from an incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season. 

Collin Morikawa’s best shots from 2025 season

Check out Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from an incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season, highlighted by his win at The Genesis Invitational.

Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from 2025 season

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjornsen defeat Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala and Justin Rose at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's alternate Michael Thorbjornsen sinks a putt from 15 feet to win the match against Los Angeles Golf Club for his team.

Michael Thorbjornsen wins Match No. 2 for Boston Common against LAGC at TGL 

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common's alternate Michael Thorbjornsen sinks a putt from 17 feet to win the 12th hole and take the lead for his team.

Michael Thorbjornsen pours it in the hole for Boston Common Golf at TGL

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa spins back his tee shot from 144 yards and scares the hole.

Zach Johnson knocks in 24-foot birdie putt from just off the green at Sony Open

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

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

Chris Gotterup nearly makes first ace in TGL history

Ludvig Åberg gets lucky bounce out of bunker at TGL

Billy Horschel drains putt to give Atlanta Drive another TGL victory

Lexi Thompson hints at what's to come for WTGL

Chris Gotterup hits rare 1-iron on 'Stinger' hole at TGL

Patrick Cantlay stays hot, chips-in at TGL

Wyndham Clark throws dart to win hole for The Bay at TGL

Chris Gotterup chips-in from gnarly lie at TGL

Billy Horschel hits it off the camera, Atlanta Drive wins hole at TGL

Collin Morikawa’s best shots from 2025 season

Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from 2025 season

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

Michael Thorbjornsen wins Match No. 2 for Boston Common against LAGC at TGL

Michael Thorbjornsen pours it in the hole for Boston Common Golf at TGL

Collin Morikawa spins back tee shot to 2 feet at TGL

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