Drake University will honor alum Zach Johnson with award

Drake University will welcome back Bulldog alumnus and 2007 Masters Champion Zach Johnson on January 25. Johnson will be honored with the prestigious Double D Award.

The Double D is the highest honor Drake University bestows on its former student-athletes. The award is given to former letter winners for their achievements and contributions to their profession and community after leaving Drake.

Johnson, who played at Drake from 1995-1998, won the 2007 Masters and represented the United States on the 2006 and 2010 Ryder Cup teams. In 2010, Johnson captured the championship at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial and tied for third at the 2010 PGA Championship.

Drake will host a press conference on January 25 with the traditional Double D Dinner to follow that evening. Bulldog Club members will receive a special invitation to attend the Double D award's dinner.

Johnson also will be honored at halftime of Drake's men's basketball game versus Missouri State at 7%3A00 p.m.

Tickets for the game may be purchased at the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at (515) 271-DOGS (3647) or online at www.GoDrakeBulldogs.com.