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Zach Johnson Wins Principal Charity Classic by Four Strokes
Zach Johnson shot a final-round 67 to finish at 17-under 199 and claim victory in his first appearance at the Principal Charity Classic at Wakonda Club.
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Zach Johnson won the Principal Charity Classic on Sunday, June 14, 2026, shooting a 5-under 67 in the final round at Wakonda Club for a four-stroke victory; Richard Green and Retief Goosen tied for second. The win marked his debut in the home-state event and his second victory of his first season on the PGA Tour Champions.
Johnson grew up in Cedar Rapids, about two hours from the course in Des Moines.
He opened with a first-round 69 and followed with a 63 on Saturday, June 13, finishing the tournament at 17-under 199. He also won the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational in March 2026 during his senior debut. “Pure gratitude.
It’s times like this where you really reflect on, obviously the journey, reflect on the people surrounding you and helping, encouraging you,” Johnson said. “That’s where I go. ” “I mean, given this week and all that it entails being back home, then literally in a place I used to live, I felt like I had already won before I teed off,” he added.
“That honestly gave me a lot of freedom to just play. ” Richard Green shot a final-round 68 and Retief Goosen posted a 70 to tie for second place. David Bransdon finished with a 71 and Brett Quigley with a 72; both ended at 12-under par.
Steve Stricker tied for 40th at 5-under par after closing with a 69. Stricker played for the second consecutive week after opening his PGA Tour Champions season at the event he hosts in Wisconsin.
