Who is Ryggs Johnston? All you need to know about the DP World Tour star

American golfer Ryggs Johnston became the talk of the town after taking the lead at the ongoing DP World Tour's ISPS HANDA Australian Open. He has been impressive with his game this week and shot 68 to take the lead by two strokes over Oliver Lindell, Joaquin Niemann, Elvis Smylie, Ding Wenyi, and Jasper Stubbs at the time of writing.

Johnston competes on the PGA Tour Americas and the DP World Tour. Ranked 953rd in the world, the 24-year-old is seeking his maiden career win this week.

The Arizona State Golf Club alum has recorded some impressive finishes on the PGA Tour and has played in only one DP World Tour event. He competed in ten PGA Tour Americas events and made the cut in seven, with one top finish.

Here are the results of Ryggs Johnston on the PGA Tour Americas in 2024:

• The Beachlands Victoria Open presented by Times Colonist – CUT
• ATB Classic – T12
• Explore NB Open – T49
• Bromont Open presented by Desjardins – CUT
• Commissionaires Ottawa Open – T56
• BioSteel Championship – CUT
• Elk Ridge Saskatchewan Open presented by Lake Country Co-Op – T23
• CentrePort Canada Rail Park Manitoba Open – T5
• CRMC Championship presented by Gertens – T12
• Fortinet Cup Championship – T41

Meanwhile, on the DP World Tour, Johnston only competed at the BMW Australian PGA Championship. He shot four rounds of 69, 71, and 70 and recorded a T43 place.

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All about Ryggs Johnston's performance at the ISPS HANDA Australian Open (Men) 2025

Ryggs Johnston started well at the 2025 ISPS HANDA Australian Open with a solid round of 65 on November 27. He teed off at the Victoria Golf Course and shot three birdies and a bogey on the front nine, and five birdies on the back nine for a round of 7-under 65.

Speaking of his opening round performance, Johnston said, via DP World Tour:

"Pretty much went out onto the course blind today, didn’t get a practice round, so 65 is a good number. I got in Monday afternoon, played Victoria Tuesday. Was going to play here yesterday afternoon but the weather ended up ruining that.

"I hit it pretty good, made some good putts, and just played solid throughout the round. Took advantage of the easier holes and got on a little heater on the back nine, made five in a row. That helped a lot. Just an all-round good round," he added.

After a good start, Ryggs Johnston shot 3-under 68 in the second round with six birdies and three bogeys. He shot a third round of 4-under 68 with six birdies and a double bogey on the 14th hole. With an overall score of 14 under, he is tied for the lead with Lucas Herbert. The tournament will have its finale on Sunday, December 1.