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M. Golf. 'Great momentum' for Auburn All-American Michael Johnson in PGA Tour debut

AuburnTigers.com

OPELIKA, Ala - Michael Johnson says he was more nervous playing with Gus Malzahn in the Pro-Am than he is playing with professionals with PGA Tour wins on their resumes.

Johnson, a first-team All-American at Auburn in 2016, is making a seamless transition to professional golf in his debut tournament, the Barbasol Championship at Grand National.

He followed Thursday’s 4-under 67 with a 6-under 65 on Friday, reaching the halfway mark at 10-under in 3rd place, 7 shots behind leader Jhonattan Vegas, who shot a course-record 60.

“Definitely wanted to make the cut.