Johnson Wagner! 3x PGA Tour Winner on Reenacting Bryson & Rory

The JustIn Time Podcast with Justin Kutcher

We’re joined by Johnson Wagner, a three-time PGA Tour winner turned mustachioed TV personality and lead analyst — a player-turned-broadcaster who turned one memorable mustache into a brand and then into a TV career. In this episode we walk through Johnson’s Sony Open victory and the Thanksgiving 'mustache' origin that became his lucky charm, his transition to Golf Channel and PGA Tour Live (and the viral reenactments that followed), and the real-deal locker-room and travel stories—sleeping on couches, skiing detours after Hawaii, and the 10-year caddy bond with Matt Hauser. We also talk about reenacting Tiger’s 2000 season across Pebble/Cypress/Valhalla, a Bryson US-Open moment that still makes him smile, and what it’s like sharing tournaments with his son Graham. This is raw, warm, and insider — the kind of behind-the-scenes conversation sports fans who love storytelling will savor. Hit subscribe and listen all the way through — we promise a few laugh-out-loud moments and a few true goosebumps.

⏰ Timestamps:
(00:00:00) - Opening: Justin introduces Johnson Wagner and the episode theme (3x PGA Tour winner, broadcaster).
(00:01:11) - Punta Cana & first work together: building chemistry in the tower.
(00:02:06) - How Johnson builds relationships on tour; the loneliness of travel.
(00:05:56) - Brother caddied early career; Q-School struggles and family support.
(00:07:13) - Matt Hauser: the 10-year caddy relationship and why it stuck.
(00:12:53) - Hawaii, sleeping on couches, and the run-up to Sony Open weeks.
(00:14:22) - MUSTACHE ORIGIN: Thanksgiving 2011 → mustache becomes a brand and good-luck charm.
(00:19:03) - Golf Channel audition & transition to TV: first impressions and why it clicked.
(00:20:12) - First reenactment (Players 2024): concept, setup, and the viral reaction.
(00:26:09) - Bryson DeChambeau US Open moment and post-round locker room story.
(00:27:32) - Tiger 2000 reenactment tour: Cypress Point, Pebble Beach, Glen Abbey, Firestone, Valhalla.
(00:34:51) - Closing out the Sony Open win: the moment that sent him to Augusta.
(00:39:16) - Masters memories: walking the course, playing with Justin Rose, chasing Eagles.
(00:43:00) - Reflections on form, the fickleness of winning, and career perspective.
(00:44:20) - Broadcasting life with Brendan: radio/podcast dynamics and on-air chemistry.
(00:50:05) - Players’ reaction to Johnson’s segments: praise, playful jabs, and credibility.
(00:54:57) - Son Graham and full-circle family moments at majors (Open, Masters visits).
(01:02:47) - Rapid-fire close: hangover story, favorites, and final laughs; episode sign-off.

💡 Key Topics:

📌 Johnson Wagner’s PGA Tour career & Sony Open win (3× PGA Tour winner, Sony Open 2012).
📌 Mustache origin & personal brand — how an odd idea became a signature look.
📌 Transition to TV: Golf Channel, PGA Tour Live, and viral reenactments (Players, Tiger 2000).
📌 Caddy relationships & tour life (Matt Hauser 10-year caddy bond; brother caddied early).
📌 Big moments & anecdotes: Bryson locker-room, Masters experiences, and family on the road.

🎯 About Johnson Wagner:
Johnson Wagner is a three-time PGA Tour winner who parlayed his playing career into a high-visibility broadcasting role (Golf Channel, PGA Tour Live). He’s become known for his on-air reenactments, affable personality, and — yes — his trademark mustache that helped define his TV persona.

🎙️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:
The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As a veteran broadcaster, Justin Kutcher delivers warm, knowledgeable interviews that reveal the personal moments and behind-the-scenes stories fans crave. 🔔 Subscribe now on any major platform to never miss an episode.

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