Eric Johnson (born October 11, 1962) is an American

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. Johnson was born in

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. He won the 1980 U.S. Junior Amateur. He played college golf at the

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. Johnson turned professional in 1983. He played on the Nationwide Tour in 1993, 1995–96, and 1998–2003. He won twice on tour: the 1996

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and the 1998 Nike South Florida Open. He played one full season on the

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in 1997 where his best finish was T-12 at the

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. Johnson is a golf instructor at the RiverRidge Golf Complex in

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Amateur wins

*1980 U.S. Junior Amateur *1982

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Professional wins (2)

Nike Tour wins (2)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the halfway cut
''Note: Johnson only played in the U.S. Open.''

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