Former U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Zach Johnson Tees Off on PGA Tour Champions

The 12-time PGA Tour winner and two-time major champion is embracing the next chapter of his career at age 50.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Zach Johnson, the 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup captain, is set to make his debut on the PGA Tour Champions at the age of 50. The 12-time PGA Tour winner and two-time major champion, who won the Masters in 2007 and the British Open at St. Andrews in 2015, is excited about the new opportunities and challenges that come with playing on the senior circuit.

Why it matters

Johnson's transition to the PGA Tour Champions represents a new chapter in the career of a respected veteran who has achieved significant success at the highest level of professional golf. His move to the senior tour also highlights the evolving landscape of the sport, as younger players continue to dominate the regular PGA Tour.

The details

After a difficult stretch over the past two years, which included his Ryder Cup captaincy duties, Johnson is looking forward to the more relaxed atmosphere and smaller fields on the PGA Tour Champions. He plans to continue playing a few regular PGA Tour events, including the John Deere Classic and the RSM Classic near his home, but is excited to embrace the new opportunities that come with senior golf, such as the use of golf carts and the chance to reconnect with many of his longtime friends.

  • Zach Johnson turned 50 on February 24, 2026.
  • Johnson is set to make his PGA Tour Champions debut at the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational in Boca Raton, Florida.
  • Johnson also has upcoming tournaments in Tucson, Arizona, and Long Beach, California, prior to the Masters.

The players

Zach Johnson

A 12-time PGA Tour winner and two-time major champion, who won the Masters in 2007 and the British Open at St. Andrews in 2015. He served as the 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup captain.

Tiger Woods

One of the greatest golfers of all time, who is also one of the six players to have won the Masters and a British Open at St. Andrews, along with Zach Johnson.

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What they’re saying

“Knowing what I know now, if I could pick two different venues to win on, those would be the two I'd pick.”

— Zach Johnson (wtaj.com)

“I'm embracing it. And I'm excited about it.”

— Zach Johnson (wtaj.com)

What’s next

Johnson plans to continue playing a few regular PGA Tour events, including the John Deere Classic and the RSM Classic near his home, in addition to his PGA Tour Champions schedule.

The takeaway

Zach Johnson's transition to the PGA Tour Champions at age 50 represents a new chapter in the career of a respected veteran who has achieved significant success at the highest level of professional golf. His move to the senior tour highlights the evolving landscape of the sport, as younger players continue to dominate the regular PGA Tour.