"I'm Just a Blessed Boy From Iowa": British Open Champ Zach Johnson Recited Scripture Before Win

News Staff : Jul 22, 2015
CBN News

"I feel like God gave me the ability to play a game. I try to take it very seriously [but] I realize it's just a game. I'm just a guy from Iowa who's been blessed with a talent, and this game provided great opportunity." –Zach Johnson

(United Kingdom)—[CBN News] American Zach Johnson was the surprise winner at the British Open Monday. (Photo via SB Nation)

The tournament was forced to go an extra day because of the heavy rains and winds.

Johnson, who is a dedicated Christian, talked about his victory and his faith after winning the trophy.

"It hasn't set in yet—I gotta be honest. But I felt great, I was patient, I had some Scripture going in my head, I thank the Lord, I thank my friends, I thank my family... I'm just in awe right now," Zach Johnson said.

Johnson became a Christian after meeting the woman he eventually married.