 On August 7, 2016, Johnson won her fifth career U.S. Women's Open and her third consecutive title in this event.Only Marion Ladewig, who captured the first five U.S. Women's Open tournaments ever held (1949–54), has won more consecutive Opens.Johnson won her second consecutive PWBA Player of the Year award in 2016, leading the Tour in points and earnings, while tying for the lead in championship round appearances and winning two titles (one major).