Dustin Johnson
Name:
Dustin Hunter JohnsonCountry:
USABorn:
June 22, 1984 in Columbia, South Carolina.Original/Home Club:
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC.Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
2007Website:
https://www.dustinjohnson.comMAJORS (2): US Open (2016); Masters Tournament (2020). Ryder Cup player (2010, '12, '16, '18, '21). Presidents Cup player (2011, '15, '17, '19). Walker Cup player (2007). Multiple wins on the PGA Tour and European Tour. PGA Tour leading money winner (2016). FedEx Cup Champion (2020). LIV Golf Champion (2022). First to achieve a WGC 'career slam' of all four WGC events (Champions, Championship, Invitational and Match Play). Has held the official ranking of world's No.1 male golfer.
"DJ" as he is often called, turned professional in 2007, earning his PGA Tour card at Q-school later that year. He subsequently enjoyed at least one PGA Tour win in each of his next six seasons on the tour.
Johnson frequently put himself in position to challenge for major championships, not least at the 2011 Open Championship when he finished second to Darren Clarke, and the 2015 US Open, which was won by Jordan Spieth. Johnson's major championship breakthrough eventually came at the 2016 U.S. Open, when he overhauled Shane Lowry's four shot lead at the start of the final round, running out the winner by 3 shots at Oakmont Country Club. He added the Masters Tournament to his major titles in 2020.
One of the longest hitters on tour, Johnson plays with an unusually "bowed" left wrist position at the top of his swing, which allows him to create tremendous clubhead speed at impact. Johnson is married to Paulina Gretzky, daughter of the legendary Canadian ice hockey star Wayne Gretzky.
In 2022, aged 37, Johnson was enticed onto Greg Norman's "rebel" LIV Golf set-up; he was one of biggest "catches" for the fledgling series. Bankrolled by Saudi Arabia, this breakaway rival to the main international tours offered massive prize funds, guaranteed payouts and, for some, eye-watering signing-on bonuses. With two major championships under his belt and 24 PGA Tour wins, Johnson joined LIV Golf alongside a few notable but "ageing" golf stars, and an abundance of lower-ranked "unknowns".
America
LIV Golf
Played as the inaugural LIV Golf Las Vegas (Feb 8-10; 54-hole 48-player no-cut individual event, and accompanying 4-player team event). [Las Vegas CC, Las Vegas, Nevada].
Individual event: second-placed Peter Uihlein (USA) and Talor Gooch (USA) finished 1 shot behind Dustin Johnson (USA), who pocketed the $4 million first prize.
Team event: second-placed Four Aces team (Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Pat Perez & Harold Varner III) finished 7 shots behind the Smash team (Brooks Koepka, Talor Gooch, Graeme McDowell & Jason Kokrak), who shared the $3 million team first prize.
Note: second of fourteen 2024 LIV Golf League events run by Greg Norman's Saudi Arabian-bankrolled LIV Golf company.
America
LIV Golf
Played as the inaugural LIV Golf Tulsa (May 12-14; 54-hole 48-player no-cut individual event, and accompanying 4-player team event). [Cedar Ridge CC, Broken Arrow, nr Tulsa, OK].
Individual event: Dustin Johnson (USA) beat Branden Grace (RSA) and Cameron Smith (Aus) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th), to pocket the $4 million first prize.
Team event: second-placed all-American Four Aces team (Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Pat Perez & Peter Uihlein) finished 1 shot behind the all-South African Stinger team (Branden Grace, Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel & Dean Burmester), who shared the $3 million team first prize.
Note: the sixth of fourteen 2023 LIV Golf League events run by Greg Norman's Saudi Arabian-bankrolled LIV Golf company.
Awards
LIV Golf
LIV Golf Invitational Series Individual Champion (based on points awarded for top-24 finishes in LIV Golf's seven 2022 individual events). Dustin Johnson (USA) won with 135 accumulated points and collected the champion's win bonus of $18 million. Branden Grace (RSA) was second with 79 pts, worth $8 million; third was Peter Uihlein (USA), also 79 pts, who collected a $4 million bonus.
Note: the seven 2022 "Invitational Series" individual events were run by Greg Norman's Saudi Arabian-bankrolled LIV Golf company.
America
LIV Golf
Played as the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational Series (Boston) (Sept 2-4; LIV Golf event; 54-hole 48-player no-cut individual event with $4 million first prize, and accompanying 4-player team event for $3 million first prize). [Oaks courses, The International, Bolton, Massachusetts].
Individual event: Dustin Johnson (USA) beat Anirban Lahiri (India) and Joaquin Niemann (Chile) with an eagle at the first playoff hole (par-5 18th). Johnson bagged the $4 million first prize, with Lahiri and Niemann each getting $1,812,500.
Team event: second-placed Crushers team (Bryson DeChambeau, Paul Casey, Charles Howell III & Anirban Lahiri) finished 2 shots behind the Four Aces team (Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Pat Perez & Talor Gooch), who shared the $3 million team first prize.
Note: the fourth of eight 2022 "Invitational Series" events run by Greg Norman's Saudi Arabian-bankrolled LIV Golf company.
Europe
SoftBank
Played as the Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers (Feb 4-7; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Justin Rose (Eng) and Tony Finau (USA) finished 2 shots behind Dustin Johnson (USA), who won this event for the second time in three years. [Royal Greens G&CC, King Abdullah EC, Saudi Arabia].
America
Travelers
Played as the Travelers Championship (June 25-28). Second-placed Kevin Streelman (USA) finished 1 shot behind Dustin Johnson (USA), who recorded his 21st PGA Tour win. [TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT].
Awards
PGA Tour
Dustin Johnson (USA) won the 2019-20 Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers. He received this award for the second time.
Awards
FedEx
Dustin Johnson (USA) won the PGA Tour's final event of the season, the Tour Championship (Sept 4-7), and with it the 2019-20 FedEx Cup and $15 million first prize. Xander Schauffele (USA) and Justin Thomas (USA) tied for second place, 3 shots behind Johnson, and collected $4.5 million each. Jon Rahm (Esp) was a shot further back in fourth place, worth $3 million.
America
PGA Tr
Played as the Tour Championship (Sept 4-7; postponed from Aug 27-30 due to world coronavirus pandemic; last of three FedExCup playoff events; the winner also being crowned 2020 FedEx Cup champion). Second-placed Justin Thomas (USA) and Xander Schauffele (USA) finished 3 shots behind Dustin Johnson (USA). [East Lake GC, Atlanta, GA].
Note: as in 2019, a staggered start was used for this event, based on FedEx Cup points earned in the regular season and in the preceding two playoff events. No.1 seed Dustin Johnson started at 10-under par; No.2 seed Jon Rahm (-8); No.3 seed Justin Thomas (-7); No.4 seed Webb Simpson (-6); No.5 seed Collin Morikawa (-5). Second-placed Schauffele started as 14th seed on -3.
Majors
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The Masters Tournament (84th) (Nov 12-15; postponed from April 12-15 due to world coronavirus pandemic). Second-placed Cameron Smith (Aus) and Sungjae Im (S Kor) finished 5 shots behind Dustin Johnson (USA), who recorded his second major championship win. Johnson's 20-under-par total broke the previous record of 18-under, held by Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].
America
Northern Trust
Played as The Northern Trust (Aug 20-23; postponed from Aug 13-16 due to world coronavirus pandemic; first of three FedExCup playoff events). Second-placed Harris English (USA) finished 11 shots behind runaway winner Dustin Johnson (USA). [TPC Boston, Norton, Mass.].
WGC
WGC
Played as the WGC-Mexico Championship (Feb 21-24). Second-placed Rory McIlroy (N.Ire) finished 5 shots behind Johnson (USA), who became the only player to win all four WGC titles. [GC Chapultepec, Naucalpan, Mexico City].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural Saudi International (Jan 31-Feb 3; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Haotong Li (China) finished 2 shots behind Dustin Johnson (USA), who recorded his first European Tour win. [Royal Greens G&CC, King Abdullah EC, Saudi Arabia].
Awards
PGA of America
Johnson (USA) won the PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest adjusted scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Justin Rose (Eng) was second with 69.993. Justin Thomas (USA) was third with 69.118.
America
Sentry
Played as the Sentry Tournament of Champions (Jan 4-7; first PGA Tr event of 2018; PGA Tr 2017/18 season). Second-placed Jon Rahm (Esp) finished 8 shots behind Johnson (USA). [Plantation course, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii].
Awards
PGA Tour
Dustin Johnson (USA) won the PGA Tour 2017-18 Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Justin Rose (Eng) was second with 68.993; Justin Thomas (USA) was third with 69.118.
America
FedEx
Played as the FedEx St Jude Classic (June 7-10). Second-placed Andrew Putnam (USA) finished 6 shots behind Johnson (USA), whose win took him back to the No.1 spot in the official world golf rankings (replacing Justin Thomas). [TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN].
America
RBC
Played as the RBC Canadian Open (July 26-29). Second-placed Whee Kim (S Kor) and Byeong-hun An (S Kor) finished 3 shots behind Dustin Johnson (USA). [Glen Abbey GC, Oakville, nr Toronto, Ont.].
America
Northern Trust
Played as The Northern Trust (Aug 24-27; first of four FedExCup playoff events; formerly The Barclays). World No.1 Johnson (USA) beat World No.3 Jordan Spieth (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Glen Oaks Club, Westbury, Long Island, NY].
WGC
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Played as the WGC-Mexico Championship (March 2-5) (formerly WGC-Cadillac Championship). Second-placed Tommy Fleetwood (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Johnson (USA), who was competing in his first tournament after becoming the World No.1 male golfer. [GC Chapultepec, Naucalpan, Mexico City].
WGC
Dell
Played as the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (March 22-26). Johnson (USA) beat Jon Rahm (Esp) 2 and 1 in the 18-hole final. Johnson lifted the Walter Hagen Cup and recorded his third win in as many starts on the PGA Tour. He also became the first player to win a WGC slam of all four WGC events (Champions, Championship, Invitational and Match Play). [Austin CC, Austin,Texas].
America
Genesis
Played as the Genesis Open (Feb 16-19; formerly Northern Trust Open). Second-placed Thomas Pieters (Belg) and Scott Brown (USA) finished 5 shots behind Johnson (USA), whose win took him to No.1 in the official world rankings for the first time in his career. [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].
Awards
PGA of America
Johnson (USA) won the PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money list position and scoring average). Jason Day (Aus) was second with 74 pts.
America
BMW
Played as the BMW Championship (Sept 8-11; third of four FedEx Cup playoff events). Second-placed Paul Casey (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Dustin Johnson (USA), who recorded his third win of the season. [Crooked Stick GC, Carmel, Ind.].
Awards
PGA Tour
Johnson (USA) won the Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 2016 leading money winner, with earnings of $9,365,185 on the Tour. Jason Day (Aus) was second with $8,045,112; Adam Scott (Aus) was third with $6,473,090.
Awards
PGA Tour
Dustin Johnson (USA) won the PGA Tour 2015-16 Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Jason Day (Aus) was second with 69.313; Adam Scott (Aus) was third with 69.470.
WGC
Bridgestone
Played as the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (Jun 30-Jul 3). Second-placed Scott Piercy (USA) finished 1 shot behind Johnson (USA), who recorded his second straight win, having won the U.S. Open two weeks earlier. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].
Awards
PGA of America
Johnson (USA) won the PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest adjusted scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Adam Scott (Aus) was second with 69.470; Jordan Spieth (USA) was third with 69.520.
Awards
PGA Tour
Dustin Johnson (USA) won the 2015-16 Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
Majors
USGA
The US Open (116th) (June 16-19). Second-placed Shane Lowry (Ire), Jim Furyk (USA) and Scott Piercy (USA) finished 3 shots behind first-time major championship winner Johnson (USA). [Oakmont CC, nr Pittsburgh, PA].
WGC
Cadillac
Played as the WGC-Cadillac Championship (March 5-8). Second-placed J.B. Holmes (USA) finished 1 shot behind Johnson (USA), who claimed his second win in a WGC event. [Blue Monster course, Trump Natl Doral Resort, Miami, FL].
WGC
HSBC
Played as the WGC-HSBC Champions (Oct 31-Nov 3; co-sanctioned by world's leading mens professional tours; second of four Eurpn Tr Final Series events). Second-placed Ian Poulter (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Johnson (USA), who claimed his first World Golf Championship win. [Sheshan Intl GC, Shanghai, China].
America
Hyundai
Played as the Hyundai Tournament of Champions (Jan 4-7; PGA Tour 2013 season opener). Second-placed Steve Stricker (USA) finished 4 shots behind Johnson (USA), the first player since Tiger Woods to win in each of his first six seasons on the PGA Tour. Reduced to 54 holes and a Tuesday finish due to high winds. [Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii].
America
FedEx
Played as the FedEx St Jude Classic (June 7-10). Second-placed John Merrick (USA) finished 1 shot behind Johnson (USA). [TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN].
America
Barclays
Played as The Barclays (Aug 25-28; first of four FedExCup playoff events). Second-placed and defending champion Matt Kuchar (USA) finished 2 shots behind Johnson (USA). Event reduced to 54 holes with Hurricane Irene forecast to move through the area on the final day. [Plainfield CC, Edison, NJ].
America
AT&T
Played as the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (Feb 11-14). Second-placed David Duval (USA) and J.B. Holmes (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Johnson (USA). [Pebble Beach Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Monterey Peninsula CC and Spyglass Hill GC].
America
BMW
Played as the BMW Championship (Sept 9-12; third of four FedExCup playoff events). Second-placed Paul Casey (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Dustin Johnson (USA). [No.4 Dubsdread course, Cog Hill G&CC, Lemont, nr Chicago, IL].
America
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Played as the Shark Shootout (Dec 10-12; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of Darren Clarke (N.Ire) & Graeme McDowell (N.Ire) finished 2 shots behind winning team of Ian Poulter (Eng) & Dustin Johnson (USA). [Gold course, Tiburon GC, Naples, FL].
America
AT&T
Played as the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (Feb 12-15). Second-placed Mike Weir (Can) finished 4 shots behind Johnson (USA), who posted his second PGA Tour win. Final round cancelled due to bad weather. [Pebble Beach Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Poppy Hills GC and Spyglass Hill GC].
America
Turning Stone
Played as the Turning Stone Championship (Oct 2-5). Second-placed Robert Allenby (Aus) finished 1 shot behind tour rookie and first-time PGA Tour winner Johnson (USA). [Atunyote GC, Turning Stone Resort, Vernon, NY].
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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