DES MOINES, IOWA - JUNE 14: Zach Johnson of the United States poses with the trophy after winning the Principal Charity Classic 2026 at Wakonda Club on June 14, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Zach Johnson wins PGA Tour Champions event at home in Iowa

The Associated Press
4 hours ago
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Zach Johnson won the Principal Charity Classic on Sunday in his debut in his home-state event, shooting a 5-under 67 for a four-stroke victory at Wakonda Club.

Johnson grew up in Cedar Rapids, about two hours away. He finished at 17-under 199 for his second victory in his first season on the 50-and-over tour.

Johnson opened with a 69 and shot 63 on Saturday. He also won the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational in his senior debut in March.

Richard Green (68) and Retief Goosen (70) tied for second. David Bransdon (71) and Brett Quigley (72) were 12 under.

Steve Stricker played for the second week in a row after starting his PGA Tour Champions season at the tournament he hosts in his native Wisconsin. He tied for 40th at 5 under after a 69.

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