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Johnny Miller

Johnny Miller is an American former professional golfer and television golf analyst best known for his PGA Tour success in the 1970s and his final-round 63 to win the 1973 U.S.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Johnny Miller is an American former professional golfer and television golf analyst best known for his PGA Tour success in the 1970s and his final-round 63 to win the 1973 U.S. Open. He won 25 PGA Tour events and two major championships before becoming a long-time lead analyst for NBC Sports.

Early life and amateur career

Johnny Miller was born in San Francisco and later attended Brigham Young University. He developed into one of golf’s leading players before turning professional in 1969.

Professional playing career

Miller won 25 PGA Tour events and two majors, with his 1973 U.S. Open victory widely regarded as his signature achievement. He also won the 1976 Open Championship and earned 105 top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour. He played on the U.S. Ryder Cup teams in 1975 and 1981.

Broadcasting career

After his playing career, Miller became a golf commentator and joined NBC Sports in 1990. He became widely known for his outspoken and detailed analysis of tournament play.

Honours and legacy

Miller was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1998. He is also remembered as one of the top golfers of the 1970s and a major figure in golf broadcasting.

Key facts

  • Won the 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club with a final-round 63.
  • Won the 1976 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
  • Finished his PGA Tour career with 25 wins and 105 top-10 finishes.
  • Began working as a golf television analyst for NBC Sports in 1990.
  • Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1998.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Johnny Miller?
Johnny Miller is an American former professional golfer and television analyst best known for winning the 1973 U.S. Open and 25 PGA Tour events.
What are Johnny Miller’s biggest golf achievements?
His best-known achievements are winning the 1973 U.S. Open with a final-round 63 and winning the 1976 Open Championship. He also recorded 25 PGA Tour victories.
When did Johnny Miller turn professional?
He turned professional in 1969.
How many PGA Tour wins did Johnny Miller have?
He had 25 PGA Tour wins.
When was Johnny Miller inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame?
He was inducted in 1998.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Miller
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, college, professional debut, PGA Tour wins, Ryder Cup appearances, and World Golf Hall of Fame induction.
  2. PGA TOUR — https://www.pgatour.com/player/01815/johnny-miller
    Supports: Country, birthplace, college, turn professional date, and PGA Tour win total.
  3. The Open — https://www.theopen.com/latest/2019/02/johnny-miller-and-his-claret-jug-journey
    Supports: 1976 Open Championship win, professional debut, and later broadcasting career.
  4. The Memorial Tournament — https://www.thememorialtournament.com/the-memorial/honorees/johnny-miller/
    Supports: 1973 U.S. Open victory, 25 career PGA TOUR titles, final PGA TOUR win in 1994, and broadcasting career.
  5. World Golf Hall of Fame — https://worldgolfhalloffame.org/members/johnny-miller.html
    Supports: Birthplace, birth date, 25 PGA TOUR wins, final PGA TOUR win, and Hall of Fame induction.
  6. The Open — https://www.theopen.com/players/johnny--miller
    Supports: 1976 champion status, 1969 turn professional, and 1994 Pebble Beach win.