Al Johnston
For the test pilot, see Alvin M. Johnston.
| Al Johnston | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Alexander Alan Johnston |
| Born |
17 March 1932 Paisley, Scotland |
| Nationality |
 Scotland Canada |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 1 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 1 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 1963 |
| The Open Championship | CUT: 1968 |
| PGA Championship | CUT: 1962 |
Alexander Alan Johnston (born 17 March 1932) is a Scottish-Canadian professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour.
Johnston was born in Scotland. He came to Canada in 1954 and became a Canadian citizen, living in Montreal.[1] He played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and early 1970s, winning once. He won the 1962 Hot Springs Open Invitational in a playoff over Bill Collins.[2]
PGA Tour wins
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 May 1962 | Hot Springs Open Invitational | −15 (69-70-68-66=273) | Playoff |  Bill Collins |
PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1962 | Hot Springs Open Invitational | Bill Collins |
Won with birdie on second extra hole |
Team appearances
- Canada Cup (representing Canada): 1961
References
- ↑ "Canadian Wins At Hot Springs". The Florence Times. Florence, Alabama. Associated Press. 21 May 1962. pp. 2–4. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
- ↑ "Johnston Takes Hot Springs Golf". The Palm Beach Post. West Palm Beach, Florida. Associated Press. 21 May 1962. p. 14. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
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