Kristian K Johannessen
NOR
- Born in Drammen, Norway on March 3, 1995
- Partnered with Viktor Hovland at 2013 European Boys event
- Two years his senior, Johannessen was a mentor of sorts for fellow Norwegian Viktor Hovland, saying “I’m sure Viktor would say I was (unkind) to him, but it was only ever fun. I beat him heavily once, signed my golf ball and presented it to him as a souvenir. That became something of a tradition between us.”
- Turned professional in 2015 and enjoyed a lot of success on the satellite Nordic Golf League, winning three times between 2015 and 2018
- Secured his debut season on the European Tour in 2018 after four attempts at Qualifying School
- Interested in football, skiing and cars