Zach Johnson captures first Champions major title in Akron
ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Zach Johnson, 50, secured his first PGA Tour Champions major title at Firestone Country Club during the Kaulig Companies Championship on July 12, 2026. He closed with a final round of 2-under 68, achieving a six-shot victory. This event marks the last tournament at this historic venue, adding significance to Johnson's win. Following this triumph, Johnson's career on the PGA Tour Champions is likely to gain increased attention and momentum.
- •Johnson won his first PGA Tour Champions major title.
- •He closed with a final round of 2-under 68.
- •Johnson achieved a six-shot victory.
- •The championship took place at Firestone Country Club.
- •This event was the final tournament at the venue.
- 10:26 PMESPN Golf — Johnson wins in Akron for 1st Champions major title
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Zach Johnson wins first senior major title at Kaulig Companies Championship
"Zach Johnson, 50, of Iowa City, Iowa, won his first PGA Tour Champions major in the final event at Firestone Country Club, closing with a 2-under 68 for a six-shot victory on Sunday afternoon in the Kaulig Companies Championship in Akron, Ohio.
"Zach Johnson won his first PGA Tour Champions major in the final event at Firestone Country Club, closing with a 2-under 68 for a six-shot victory Sunday in the Kaulig Companies Championship.
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External links- ESPN GolfJul 12, 2026, 10:26 PMJohnson wins in Akron for 1st Champions major title
Zach Johnson, 50, of Iowa City, Iowa, won his first PGA Tour Champions major in the final event at Firestone Country Club, closing with a 2-under 68 for a six-shot victory on Sunday afternoon in the Kaulig Companies Championship in Akron, Ohio.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 10:02 PMZach Johnson wins first senior major title at Kaulig Companies Championship
Zach Johnson won his first PGA Tour Champions major in the final event at Firestone Country Club, closing with a 2-under 68 for a six-shot victory Sunday in the Kaulig Companies Championship.
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