'Knackered' Johnson Achieves Career Goal At U.S. Senior Women’s Open
Englishwoman Trish Johnson can finally tick off one of her career goals after a memorable weekend in Oregon


Englishwoman Trish Johnson has finally achieved one of her career goals, winning a USGA event, after she came through a tense final day to claim the fifth U.S. Senior Women’s Open.
A “knackered” Johnson held her nerve to close with a level-par 72, enough to finish one shot ahead of America’s Leta Lindley.
“I am so knackered, I've got to be honest,” said Johnson, who finished at four-under-par. “Just amazing, honestly. Yeah, it's something I've always wanted to do, win a USGA event. Never even came close in a regular U.S. Open.”
Johnson finished tied second in 2019 and third in 2018, but this time she wasn’t going to be denied.
After starting the day with a one-shot lead over fellow Brit Catriona Matthew, the 57-year-old, who won 19 times on the Ladies European Tour, found herself ahead by two after crucial birdies at 15 and 16.
Despite making a bogey on 17, Johnson kept her composure on the par-5 18th to take the $180,000 first prize.
“After the front eight holes I thought, here we go again,” said Johnson, who made three bogeys in a four-hole stretch (holes 4-7).
Get the Golf Monthly Newsletter
Subscribe to the Golf Monthly newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest tour news, equipment news, reviews, head-to-heads and buyer’s guides from our team of experienced experts.
“But rallied a bit and hit some decent shots coming in. Beany [Matthew] got a bit unlucky a couple of times coming in, and here we are.”
The five-time winner on the LPGA Tour has also won two Senior LPGA Championships, and her latest victory comes with a few extra perks.
As well as the winner’s cheque, Johnson gained exemptions into the next ten U.S. Senior Women’s Opens – plus she left Waverley Country Club with a gold medal for her efforts.
It means that the five U.S. Senior Women’s Open have all produced different winners.
Elsewhere, 2021 champion Annika Sorenstam closed with birdies on the final two holes to shoot an even-par 288 along with Moira Dunn-Bohls to tie for fourth place.
Judith Kyrinis, who won the 2017 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur at Waverley, finished at two-over-par 290, the best finish ever by an amateur in the event.
Watching on from the sidelines was Hall of Famer JoAnne Carner, 84, who missed the cut after shooting four strokes under her age in the first round.
Next year’s sixth U.S. Senior Women’s Open will be played at Fox Chapel Golf Club near Pittsburgh.
Michael has been with Golf Monthly since 2008. A multimedia journalist, he has also worked for The Football Association, where he created content to support the England football team, The FA Cup, London 2012, and FA Women's Super League. As content editor at Foremost Golf, Michael worked closely with golf's biggest equipment manufacturers and has developed an in-depth knowledge of this side of the industry. He's a regular contributor, covering instruction, equipment, travel and feature content. Michael has interviewed many of the game's biggest stars, including seven World No.1s, and has attended and reported on numerous Major Championships and Ryder Cups around the world. He's a member of Formby Golf Club in Merseyside, UK.
-
How To Watch The Players Championship: Live Streams, TV Channels, Schedule
This year will be the sixth running of the event, with 23 nationalities competing and with the final round played around Augusta National's iconic course.
By Roderick Easdale Published
-
Sun Day Red Launches Azalea Gold Collection, And It Might Be The Best 'Augusta-Themed' Range We Have Seen
Tiger Woods' brand has just released the new collection and we are big fans already...
By Sam Tremlett Published
-
Augusta National Women's Amateur 2025 Picks, Odds And Predictions
The Augusta National Women's Amateur returns for a sixth time, and many of the leading female players from all over the world will do battle in Georgia
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
T-Mobile Match Play Prize Money Payout 2025
Nelly Korda defends her title as a field of 64 competes for an eye-catching purse at Nevada’s Shadow Creek Golf Club
By Mike Hall Published
-
'I Left Actually A Good Four Shots Out There' - Charley Hull Shoots Career Best LPGA Round But Had A 59 On Her Mind
Charley Hull felt a 59 was on the cards as she shot a career-best 63 at the Ford Championship, but came off the course feeling she'd left at least four shots out there
By Paul Higham Published
-
Charley Hull Makes Driver Change Ahead Of Ford Championship 63
The World No.10 moved into the new TaylorMade Qi35 LS ahead of this week's Ford Championship in Arizona, where she got off to a fast start
By Elliott Heath Published
-
Champions Retreat Golf Club: ANWA Course Designed By Golf's 'Big Three' Legends
Take a closer look at Champions Retreat GC, just 15 miles from Augusta National with a unique design by golfing legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Arnold Palmer
By Paul Higham Published
-
How To Qualify For The Augusta National Women’s Amateur
The Augusta National Women's Amateur is one of the jewels of the women's game, but how do players qualify?
By Paul Higham Published
-
Ford Championship Prize Money Payout 2025
It's the second Ford Championship this week on the LPGA Tour, where there's a $2.25m prize pot up for grabs
By Elliott Heath Published
-
'Shocked' Mimi Rhodes Claims First LET Victory In Fourth Start After Helpful Swing Change
A winner of the 2023 NCAA D1 Women's Golf Championship and the 2024 Curtis Cup claimed her second pro success at the Women's NSW Open on Sunday
By Jonny Leighfield Published