Zach Johnson Claims Fifth Win of PGA Tour Champions Debut at Sanford International

Zach Johnson secured the Sanford International title with a closing 4-under 66 at Minnehaha Country Club, finishing at 11 under par. He edged veteran Ben Crane by one stroke after birdieing the final two holes. Johnson’s birdie-birdie-bogey-birdie finish on the back-nine sealed the win.

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The triumph marks Johnson’s fifth victory in his inaugural PGA Tour Champions season, tying Stewart Cink for the most wins on the senior circuit this year. Prior to joining the Champions Tour, Johnson amassed 12 PGA Tour victories, highlighted by a 2007 Masters championship and a 2015 Open Championship.

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Mario Tiziani posted the low round of the tournament with a 63, sharing third place at 8 under alongside Boo Weekley, Ryan Armour, Chad Campbell and 2025 Sanford International champion Retief Goosen. Crane also recorded a 66 in the final round, matching Johnson’s score but falling short on the final holes.

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• Johnson’s final round: 66 (-4)

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• Winning total: 11-under

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• Margin of victory: 1 stroke over Crane

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• Fifth win of the season, matching Cink’s season total

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• Tiziani’s 63 tied for the tournament’s lowest round

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Johnson’s rapid accumulation of victories positions him as a dominant force on the PGA Tour Champions, potentially influencing the race for the season-long Charles Schwab Cup. His continued success also underscores the competitive depth of the senior circuit, where former major champions are now contending regularly for titles.

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