Sarah Lynn Johnston - "Big Break VI" Contestant

Birthdate: Aug. 17, 1981
Residence: Williamston, S.C.
Hometown: St. Charles, Ill.
Occupation: Touring Professional
Marital Status/Children: Single
Hobbies: Hiking, fishing and playing with her dogs

Home Golf Course: Thorneblade Country Club, Greenville, S.C.
Collegiate Golf Experience: Furman University
Strongest Part of Game: Ability to recover from mistakes on course
Favorite Club: Driver
Dream Foursome: Rocky Rockett ("Big Break VI" contestant), Nancy Lopez and Arnold Palmer

Sarah was born to be a golfer. Growing up in St. Charles, Ill., her home was surrounded by 14 courses within a two-mile radius. Starting golf at the age of 2, she won her first tournament at 4 - something she laughs about because she beat three other tykes to earn her first trophy.

Her father, Ralph, successfully played the PGA Tour from 1970-79. His career highlights included finishing 13th in the 1973 U.S. Open and 15th in the 1974 Masters. He had a temper on the golf course and had a tendency to break clubs. As a result, Sarah grew up using the broken clubs that were shortened and regripped. Father and daughter remain close, as he currently caddies for her at Futures Tour events.

Johnston is a self-professed late bloomer. At Furman she starting her collegiate career as a walk-on and eventually earned second team All-American honors.

On the Duramed Futures Tour, Johnston is one of the longest hitters, averaging 270 yards off the tee. Playing the circuit since 2004, she has posted eight Top 10 finishes with her best finish being two ties for second.

In pursuit of achieving her dream of winning the U.S. Women's Open, she feels good about playing in "The Big Break VI." "This is not golf – it's 'The Big Break'," she said. "We’re all good."

Source: The Golf Channel; used with permission