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Johnson Wagner is a famous American golfer who has won three times in his career on the PGA Tour. Born in Amarillo, Texas, to a computer science teacher at the United States Military Academy at West Point, he grew up in upstate New York.
He cultivated his passion for golf and perfected himself as a caddie at Hudson National in Westchester County, New York. Wagner first attended Virginia Tech where he played college golf and was selected twice in the All-Big East Conference.
Wagner’s first PGA Tour triumph came at the Shell Houston Open in 2008. Apart from the fact that the win brought him recognition; it also granted him an invitation to the Masters Tournament as well as two years on the PGA Tour exemption list.
He continued to win the Mayakoba Golf Classic in 2011 and the Sony Open in Hawaii in 2012. These victories helped him establish himself as a skilled golfer on the PGA Tour.
Apart from being a professional golfer, Johnson Wagner was elected as a member of the PGA Tour Player Advisor Council between 2016 and 2017. He was also a part of the PGA Tour Policy Board from 2018 to 2020 as a representative of player membership, voicing their interests. Wagner also served as Player Director with the PGA of America Board of Directors between 2019 and 2020.
Johnson Wagner at The Players Championship 2024
Johnson Wagner has expanded into broadcasting and analysis. He currently works as a broadcaster and an analyst for Golf Channel and PGA Tour.
He was seen on Golf Channel contributing his expertise at The Players Championship 2024 about the challenges of the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass.
He revealed the 17th hole poses difficulties due to its tight angle. Its challenging design demands accurate shots and strategic choices from golfers seeking to conquer this legendary course. According to him, players must execute precise shots, especially on the firm greens.
While enacting a shot from the 17th hole, Wagner used a shorter wedge and landed the ball strategically between the hole and a ridge, highlighting the complexity of the hole.
Johnson Wagner remains an active member of the PGA Tour. With three tour victories, five second-place finishes and two third-place finishes, he has become one of the top golfers worldwide.
