Name: Zach Johnson, Ryan Palmer and Charley Hoffman reflect on 500 PGA TOUR starts
Uploaded: 2024-05-03T14:52:40.000Z
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Description: Ahead of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2024, Zach Johnson, Ryan Palmer and Charley Hoffman talk about their golf careers and what it means to have over 500 PGA TOUR starts. The three reminisce about their first starts, first win and what it’s like to compete with today’s generation of players. Zach Johnson makes his 500th start near Dallas, Texas at THE CJ CUP.

Check out all the best shots of the week from 2025 The RSM Classic, featuring Harry Higgs, Sam Stevens, Ryan Palmer and Michael Thorbjornsen, among others.

Sam Stevens’ hole-in-one leads Shots of the Week

In the final round of the 2025 RSM Classic, Ryan Palmer's 311-yard drive on the 469-yard, par-4 18th hole lands in the left rough, leaving 164 yards to the hole, his 166-yard approach shot from the rough lands on the left side of the green, 6 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he makes the 6-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Ryan Palmer hits 166-yard approach to 7 feet, sets up birdie on No. 18 at The RSM Classic

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 opening round of the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Ryan Palmer makes birdie on the par-4 10th hole.

Ryan Palmer makes birdie on No. 10 at Butterfield Bermuda

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Ryan Palmer makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Ryan Palmer sinks a 35-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Wyndham

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 opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Ryan Palmer makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Ryan Palmer makes birdie on No. 3 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Ryan Palmer makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Ryan Palmer makes birdie on No. 16 at Wyndham

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

Ryan Palmer nearly aces 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, Ryan Palmer makes birdie on the par-5 2nd hole.

Ryan Palmer makes birdie on No. 2 at John Deere

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 final round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Charley Hoffman makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Charley Hoffman holes birdie putt from the fringe at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Charley Hoffman makes birdie on the par-5 1st hole.

Charley Hoffman makes birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian

In the third round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Charley Hoffman makes birdie on the par-5 1st hole.

In the second round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Charley Hoffman makes a 11-foot birdie putt on the par-3 14th hole.

Charley Hoffman makes birdie on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Ryan Palmer makes a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-3 7th hole.

Ryan Palmer makes birdie on No. 7 at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, Charley Hoffman makes a 28-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole.

Charley Hoffman sinks a 28-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Charles Schwab

Ahead of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2024, Zach Johnson, Ryan Palmer and Charley Hoffman talk about their golf careers and what it means to have over 500 PGA TOUR starts. The three reminisce about their first starts, first win and what it’s like to compete with today’s generation of players. Zach Johnson makes his 500th start near Dallas, Texas at THE CJ CUP.

Zach Johnson, Ryan Palmer and Charley Hoffman reflect on 500 PGA TOUR starts

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.

Justin Thomas’ best shots from 2025

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.

Zach Johnson, Ryan Palmer and Charley Hoffman reflect on 500 PGA TOUR starts

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

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

Sam Stevens’ hole-in-one leads Shots of the Week

Ryan Palmer hits 166-yard approach to 7 feet, sets up birdie on No. 18 at The RSM Classic

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

Ryan Palmer makes birdie on No. 10 at Butterfield Bermuda

Ryan Palmer sinks a 35-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Wyndham

Zach Johnson makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

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

Ryan Palmer makes birdie on No. 3 at Wyndham

Ryan Palmer makes birdie on No. 16 at Wyndham

Ryan Palmer nearly aces 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

Ryan Palmer makes birdie on No. 2 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

Charley Hoffman holes birdie putt from the fringe at RBC Canadian

Charley Hoffman makes birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian

Charley Hoffman makes birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian

Charley Hoffman makes birdie on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

Ryan Palmer makes birdie on No. 7 at RBC Canadian

Charley Hoffman sinks a 28-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Charles Schwab