Cedar Rapids golfer Zach Johnson crediting local supporters
The Cedar Rapids golfer credits friends and Elmcrest supporters for backing his rise from youth player to PGA Tour pro. Larry Gladson mentored him and fellow sponsors covered entry fees and living costs, allowing him to focus on golf as he advanced from Prairie and Hooters Tours to the Nationwide Tour and beyond.
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Midwest Janitorial Inc
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Aegon USA
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Moving on up Top 2003 PGA Tour players list notes
The article lists players earning PGA Tour cards viaNationwide Tour rankings and includes quotes praising sponsors and Cedar Rapids impact. Mentions Chad Campbell David Toms Stuart Appleby Chris DiMarco Steve Flesch Briny Baird Jerry Kelly J L Lewis Stewart Cink John Rollins and notes local support boosting junior golf and Cedar Rapids/Elmcrest participation.
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David Toms
Stuart Appleby
Chris DiMarco
Steve Flesch Ath
Briny Baird
Jerry Kelly
J.L. Lewis
Stewart Cink
John Rollins
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Zach Johnson
Jeff Maggert
Tom Lehman
John Flannery
Sean Murphy
Chris Perry
Stewart Dink
Chris Smith
Bob Burns
Carl Paulson
Spike McRoy
Patrick Moore
Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson tees off in Hawaii
Nationwide leaders at the BellSouth Classic watch Cedar Rapids raised golfer Zach Johnson begin his PGA tour in Honolulu. Johnson, long tied to Cedar Rapids and Florida by residence, faces high expectations as fans eager to see his tournament progress.
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the Gazette
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Hunters Ridge
Marion
Johnson
Hawaii
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Ariz
Gladson
Honolulu
Waialae Country Club
Florida
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Zach
Mike. Hlas
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Fort Smith
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Patience urged for Zach Johnson as he enters PGA Tour
PGA Tour rookies Steven Alker and Patrick Sheehan advise keeping to proven methods and avoiding drastic changes. They note golf is a long, demanding year with steep adjustments, touring life, and heightened scrutiny. Tanya Alker emphasizes patience and positivity amidst the ups and downs.
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Love
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Johnson Aims for Wins On PGA Tour After Nationwide Success
Zach Johnson, ranked 39th by Sporting News in 2004, seeks immediate impact on the PGA Tour after dominating the Nationwide Tour with two wins and nine top threes. He emphasizes winning every event, plans 28 to 32 starts, and intends a routine style while comparing progress with Chad Campbell.
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The
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Sporting News
Zach Johnson
Fred Couples
Tom Lehman
Shaun Michael
Ben Curtis
Johnson
Jim Furyk
David Toms
Regis
Chad Campbell
Campbell
PGA
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SFX Golf
Tiger Woods
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