Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
  • Hometown:
    Bettendorf, Iowa
  • Year:
    Fr.
Bio

Honors and Awards:

2023-24 Season (Freshman): Earned third-team NAIA All-American honors as well as first-team all-NSAA honors … Lone Bruin golfer to make the individual cut at the NAIA National Championship, finishing in 29th place with a 14-over 302 … Placed third at the NSAA Championship, finishing 7-over (149) … Competed in 13 tournaments and 29.5 rounds … Posted a team-best scoring average of 73.9 … Earned four top-five and seven top 10 finishes … Shot a season-best 68 (-4) at the Flyer Intercollegiate (Oct. 2-3), tying for third with a 36-hole best of 141 (-3) … Also finished third at the TPC San Antonio (Feb. 19-20) … Notched a 54-hole best score of 214 (+1) twice at the U.C. Ferguson Classic (Aug. 28-29) and the Northwest Iowa National Invitational (Sept. 18-19) … Twice named NSAA Golfer of the Week (Oct. 4, Oct. 25).

High School: Coached by David Lawrence and Mike Nedelcoff at Pleasant Valley High School ... Two-time first-team all-conference selection ... Named the Metro Player of the Year ... Won conference championship by nine strokes ... First-team all-state selection and honorary captain ... Two-time academic all-conference honoree. 

Personal: Son of Tom and Chrissy Johnson ... Born on June 8, 2005 ... Majoring in Accounting. 

News mentions
Johnson earns third-team NAIA All-American honors
Johnson earns third-team NAIA All-American honors

Fresh off his outstanding performance at the NAIA National Championships, freshman Sam Johnson (Bettendorf, Iowa) has earned third-team All-American honors in an announcement made today by the NAIA.

Johnson finishes 29th at NAIA National Championship
Johnson finishes 29th at NAIA National Championship

Freshman Sam Johnson concluded play at the 2024 NAIA Men's Golf National Championship in a tie for 29th place, shooting a 5-over 72 in Friday's final round.

Sam Johnson shot a 3-over 75 and is currently in a tie for 23rd place after three rounds of play.
Johnson tied for 23rd after third round at Nationals

Freshman Sam Johnson carded a 3-over par score of 75 and is now in a tie for 23rd place, entering Friday's fourth and final round of the 2024 NAIA Men's Golf National Championship. The four-day, 72-hole tournament is being played at the 7,043-yard, par-72, Dalton Golf and Country Club. 

Sam Johnson made the cut and is currently tied for 23rd place at 6-over par.
Men's Golf finishes 23rd at Nationals; Johnson makes cut

The Bellevue University men's golf team finished in 23rd place and did not make the cut after two rounds of play at the NAIA Men's Golf National Championship being played at the 7,043-yard, par-72 Dalton Golf and Country Club. However, freshman Sam Johnson advanced after posting one of the best rounds of the tournament. 

Wynne leads BU after first day at NAIA Nationals
Wynne leads BU after first day at NAIA Nationals

The Bellevue University men?s golf team is currently in 23rd place after the opening day of play at the 72-hole NAIA Men?s Golf National Championship being played at the 7.043-yard, par 72 Dalton Country Club.

Rodgers helps BU take home fifth-straight NSAA Championship
Rodgers helps BU take home fifth-straight NSAA Championship

Freshman Dylan Rodgers captured the individual title, and the Bruins occupied the top four spots, as the Bellevue University men's golf team captured its fifth consecutive North Star Athletic Association championship on Tuesday. The six-team tournament was played at the 6,897-yard, par-71 Golf Club at Cedar Creek. 

Bruins dominating the field after Day One at NSAA Championship
Bruins dominating the field after Day One at NSAA Championship

All five Bruin golfers are in the top five at the No. 22 Bellevue University men’s golf team leads after one round of play at North Star Athletic Association Men’s Golf Championship being played at The Club at Cedar Creek.

Bruins finish sixth at Verhille Invitational
Bruins finish sixth at Verhille Invitational

Sam Johnson and Dylan Rodgers each improved on their first round scores and Bellevue tied for sixth place at The Verhille Invitational.

Ishaya one stroke back at Verhille Invitational
Ishaya one stroke back at Verhille Invitational

The Bellevue University men’s golf team is tied for sixth place after one round of play at The Verhille Invitational, hosted by Mount Mercy University.

Bruins secure top 10 finish at The Battle
Bruins secure top 10 finish at The Battle

Sam Johnson fired a Bruin-best 2-under in Tuesday’s final round to help the Bellevue University men’s golf team secure a 10th place finish at The Battle at the Laughlin Ranch Golf Club.

BU tied for ninth after two rounds at Laughlin Ranch
BU tied for ninth after two rounds at Laughlin Ranch

The Bellevue University men’s golf team is one of three teams tied for ninth place after two rounds of play at The Battle at Laughlin Ranch Vegas.

Cayden Wynne finished the tournament at even par and in a tie for fifth place.
Bruins finish fourth at Falcon Lakes Spring Invite

The Bellevue University men's golf team finished in fourth place in the 36-hole Falcon Lakes Spring Invite being played at the par-72, 7,067-yard Falcon Lakes Golf Club. The teams played all 36 holes of the tournament on Friday.  

Sam Johnson finished the tournament in third place at 5-over par.
Johnson leads BU to 4th place finish at TPC San Antonio

Sam Johnson fired a 1-over par 73 in Tuesday's third round to lead the Bellevue University men's golf team to a fourth-place finish at the eight-team TPC San Antonio NAIA Shoot-Out being played at the TPC San Antonio - Oaks Park Course. Today's course was 7,034 yards and par 72. 

Johnson fifth, BU fourth at TPC San Antonio
Johnson fifth, BU fourth at TPC San Antonio

Through a round and a half of play at the TPC San Antonio NAIA Shoot-Out, freshman Sam Johnson and Totte Uhlan each find themselves among the top 10 to lead the Bellevue University men’s golf team to fourth.

Johnson garners second NSAA weekly honor
Johnson garners second NSAA weekly honor

For the second time this season, freshman Sam Johnson has earned North Star Athletic Association Men's Golfer of the Week honors for his performance at the Whistling Straits Championship played on Oct. 23-24 in Sheboygan, Wis.

Bruins finish sixth at Whistling Straits
Bruins finish sixth at Whistling Straits

All five Bruin golfers improved upon their first round scores by at least four strokes as the Bellevue University men’s golf team posted a sixth place finish at the Whistling Straits Championship.

Dylan Rodgers is currently tied for ninth place in the 75-player field.
BU tied for fifth after first day at windy Whistling Straits

Battling very windy and difficult playing conditions, the Bellevue University men's golf team is in a tie for fifth place after the first day of action at the 15-team Whistling Straits Championship being played at the 6,940-yard, par-72 Whistling Straits Golf Course. 

Dylan Rodgers won the individual title, finishing the tournament at even par.
Bruins, Rodgers earn titles at Nebraska Intercollegiate

Dylan Rodgers won the individual title, and the Bellevue University men’s golf team captured the team title Saturday at the Nebraska Intercollegiate being played at the 7,001-yard, par-72 Awarii Dunes Golf Club.

Dylan Rodgers was the lone golfer in the 52-player field to finish under par in Friday's opening round.
BU holds 8-stroke lead after opening day at Nebraska Intercollegiate

The Bruins had three golfers in the top 10, and the Bellevue University men's golf team has an 8-stroke lead after the opening day of competition at the Nebraska Intercollegiate being played at the 7,001-yard, par-72 Awarii Dunes Golf Club. 

Johnson earns NSAA Golfer of the Week honors
Johnson earns NSAA Golfer of the Week honors

For the first time in his Bruin career, freshman Sam Johnson has been named the North Star Athletic Association Men's Golfer of the Week for his performance at the Flyer Intercollegiate played earlier this week in Lemont, Ill. 

Dylan Rodgers was the lone golfer in the 52-player field to finish under par in Friday's opening round.
Bruins slip to third at Flyer Intercollegiate

The Bellevue University men's golf team slipped two spots in Tuesday's final round, finishing in third place at the Flyer Intercollegiate being played at the 6,889-yard, par-72 Cog Hill Golf & Country Club. 

Johnson tied, BU leads at Flyer Intercollegiate
Johnson tied, BU leads at Flyer Intercollegiate

Freshman Sam Johnson sits tied atop the clubhouse leaderboard and the Bellevue is in first overall after one round of play at the Flyer Intercollegiate.

Two finish among Top 10 at NW Iowa National Invite
Two finish among Top 10 at NW Iowa National Invite

Cayden Wynne and Sam Johnson each finished among the top 10 at the Northwest Iowa National Invitational on Tuesday afternoon to guide the Bellevue University men's golf team to a fourth place finish.

Photos
Northwest Iowa National Invite @ Willow Creek Golf Course | Le Mars, Iowa

9/18/2023 12:00 AM CDT

Northwest Iowa National Invite @ Willow Creek Golf Course | Le Mars, Iowa

9/18/2023 12:00 AM CDT

Northwest Iowa National Invite @ Willow Creek Golf Course | Le Mars, Iowa

9/18/2023 12:00 AM CDT

Northwest Iowa National Invite @ Willow Creek Golf Course | Le Mars, Iowa

9/18/2023 12:00 AM CDT

Northwest Iowa National Invite @ Willow Creek Golf Course | Le Mars, Iowa

9/18/2023 12:00 AM CDT

TPC-San Antonio Invitational @ TPC San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas

2/20/2024 12:00 AM CST

TPC-San Antonio Invitational @ TPC San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas

2/20/2024 12:00 AM CST

TPC-San Antonio Invitational @ TPC San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas

2/20/2024 12:00 AM CST