Christa Johnson
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Christa Johnson is an American
professional golf
er.
Johnson was born in Arcata, California
. She attended the University of Arizona
.
Johnson joined the LPGA Tour in 1980. She won nine tournaments on the LPGA Tour, the first of them in 1984 and the last in 1997. Her one major championship title came at the 1997 McDonald's LPGA Championship. Her best money list finish was fourth, also in 1997. She won three tournaments on the Legends Tour, the official senior tour of the LPGA. She was a member of the winning USA Team during the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Handa Cups, official world team challenge of the senior tour.
Johnson resides in Arizona with husband, Duane A. Bernard, former CEO of Specialty Health, LLC, and St. Catherine Healthcare, LLC, whom she married in March 2007. Johnson also played under the name Chris Johnson from 1980 to 1985.
LPGA major
is shown in bold.
1 Won in a sudden death playoff.
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Golf
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er.
Johnson was born in Arcata, California
Arcata, California
-Demographics:-2010 Census data:The 2010 United States Census reported that Arcata had a population of 17,231. The population density was 1,567.4 people per square mile...
. She attended the University of Arizona
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
.
Johnson joined the LPGA Tour in 1980. She won nine tournaments on the LPGA Tour, the first of them in 1984 and the last in 1997. Her one major championship title came at the 1997 McDonald's LPGA Championship. Her best money list finish was fourth, also in 1997. She won three tournaments on the Legends Tour, the official senior tour of the LPGA. She was a member of the winning USA Team during the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Handa Cups, official world team challenge of the senior tour.
Johnson resides in Arizona with husband, Duane A. Bernard, former CEO of Specialty Health, LLC, and St. Catherine Healthcare, LLC, whom she married in March 2007. Johnson also played under the name Chris Johnson from 1980 to 1985.
LPGA Tour wins (9)
- 19841984 LPGA TourThe 1984 LPGA Tour was the 35th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 26 to November 4. The season consisted of 36 official money events. Amy Alcott and Patty Sheehan won the most tournaments, four each...
(2) Samaritan Turquoise Classic, Tucson Conquistadores Open - 19861986 LPGA TourThe 1986 LPGA Tour was the 37th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 23 to November 9. The season consisted of 33 official money events. Pat Bradley won the most tournaments, five. She also led the money list with earnings of $492,021.There were five...
(1) GNA/Glendale Federal ClassicGNA/Glendale Federal ClassicThe GNA/Glendale Federal Classic was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1985 to 1987. It was played at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale, California.-Winners:GNA/Glendale Federal Classic*1987 Jane Geddes*1986 Christa JohnsonGNA Classic... - 19871987 LPGA TourThe 1987 LPGA Tour was the 38th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 29 to November 8. The season consisted of 33 official money events. Jane Geddes won the most tournaments, five...
(1) Columbia Savings LPGA National Pro-AmColumbia Savings LPGA National Pro-AmThe Columbia Savings LPGA National Pro-Am was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1972 to 1987. It was played at several different clubs in the Denver, Colorado area... - 19901990 LPGA TourThe 1990 LPGA Tour was the 41st season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 19 to November 4. The season consisted of 34 official money events. Beth Daniel won the most tournaments, seven...
(1) Atlantic City Classic - 19911991 LPGA TourThe 1991 LPGA Tour was the 42nd season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 18 to November 10. The season consisted of 34 official money events. Pat Bradley and Meg Mallon won the most tournaments, four each. Bradley led the money list with earnings of...
(1) PING/Welch's ChampionshipWelch's/Fry's ChampionshipThe Welch's/Fry's Championship was a golf tournament for professional female golfers that was part of the LPGA Tour from 1981 to 2004. It was played at the Randolph Golf Course in Tucson, Arizona... - 19951995 LPGA TourThe 1995 LPGA Tour was the 46th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 12 to November 5. The season consisted of 33 official money events. Annika Sörenstam won the most tournaments, three. She also led the money list with earnings of $666,533.The season saw...
(1) Star Bank LPGA ClassicStar Bank LPGA ClassicThe Star Bank LPGA Classic was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour from 1994 to 2001. It was played at the Country Club of the North in Beavercreek, Ohio.-Winners:LPGA Champions Classic*2001 Wendy DoolanFirstar LPGA Classic*2000 Annika Sörenstam... - 19971997 LPGA TourThe 1997 LPGA Tour was the 48th season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 9 to November 23. The season consisted of 38 official money events. Annika Sörenstam won the most tournaments, six...
(2) McDonald's LPGA Championship, Safeway LPGA Golf Championship
LPGA major
Women's major golf championships
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Legends Tour wins (3)
- 2006 (1) BJ's Charity Championship (with Nancy ScrantonNancy ScrantonNancy Scranton is an American professional golfer.Scranton was born in Centralia, Illinois. She attended Florida State University and the University of Kentucky. Her rookie season on the LPGA Tour was 1985. She has three tournament victories on the tour, including one major championship, the 1991...
) - 2007 (1) BJ's Charity Championship (with Nancy ScrantonNancy ScrantonNancy Scranton is an American professional golfer.Scranton was born in Centralia, Illinois. She attended Florida State University and the University of Kentucky. Her rookie season on the LPGA Tour was 1985. She has three tournament victories on the tour, including one major championship, the 1991...
) - 2009 (1) Wendy's Charity Challenge
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning Score | Margin | Runner-up |
|---|---|
| 1997 1997 LPGA Championship The 1997 LPGA Championship was played at DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware. This was the 43rd edition of the LPGA Championship and was played from May -.... |
McDonald's LPGA Championship |
| Playoff 1 |  Leta LindleyLeta Lindley Leta Lindley is an American professional golfer who captured her first LPGA Tour title after 15 years on tour at the 2008 LPGA Corning Classic.... |
1 Won in a sudden death playoff.