Ryggs Johnston, a 24-year-old from Montana making his second DP World Tour start, was just as shocked as anyone that he won the ISPS Handa Australian Open.

Ryggs Johnston, in just his second start on the DP World Tour, won by three shots to claim the 2024 ISPS Handa Australian Open. He also punched his ticket to the 2025 Open Championship. Johnston tied for 42nd in his DPWT debut last week, this after having to navigate Q school on the European circuit.

Johnston shot a 68 on Sunday to finish at 18-under 269 and three clear of Australian Curtis Luck (68), who had briefly taken the lead on the final stretch at Kingston Heath.

Johnston, who brought the trophy back to the USA where it had been missing since 2016, accomplished a real feat.

Ryggs Johnston won on only his second DP World Tour start as he captured the ISPS HANDA Australian Open in impressive fashion.

Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston won his first professional title Sunday by closing with a 4-under 68 at Kingston Heath for a three-shot victory in the Australian Open. The Arizona State alum was among three players to earn a spot in the British Open.

Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston can barely believe the company he's now in after crashing the party with a stunning and most improbable Australian Open triumph in Melbourne.

Ryggs Johnston went around the world for a golf opportunity he didn't waste. Because of that, he'll go home a winner. Johnston, an unheralded American player, celebrated his first professional victory Sunday with a three-stroke triumph in the Australian Open,