Christa Johnson


Christa Johnson is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1980 and won nine LPGA Tour events, including one major championship, during her career.

Amateur career

Born in Arcata, California, Johnson won the 1975 Northern California Junior Girls Championship and was honored as a member of the Northern California International Junior Cup Team. She attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, where she was an All-American from 1979–80 for the Wildcats.

Professional career

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 four tournaments on the Legends Tour, the official senior tour of the LPGA. She was a member of the USA Team during the 2006 through 2014 Handa Cups, official world team challenge of the senior tour.
Johnson resides in Arizona with husband, Duane A. Bernard, CEO of Phoenix Health Services, and former CEO of Specialty Health and St. Catherine Healthcare, whom she married in March 2007. Johnson also played under the name Chris Johnson from 1980 to 1985.

Professional wins

LPGA Tour wins (9)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin
of victory
Runner-up
1Mar 11, 1984Samaritan Turquoise Classic−12 5 strokes

LPGA of Japan Tour wins (1)

  • 1985 Yamaha Cup Ladies Open

    Legends Tour wins (5)

  • 2006 BJ's Charity Championship
  • 2007 BJ's Charity Championship
  • 2009 Wendy's Charity Challenge
  • 2011 Patty Sheehan & Friends Legends Tour Event
  • 2019 Janesville LPGA Senior Pro-Am

    Major championships

Wins (1)

1 Won in a sudden death playoff.

Team appearances

Professional
  • Solheim Cup : 1998
  • Handa Cup : 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015