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Dustin Johnson

Dustin Hunter Johnson is an American professional golfer who has won two major championships: the 2016 U.S.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dustin Hunter Johnson is an American professional golfer who has won two major championships: the 2016 U.S. Open and the 2020 Masters Tournament. He played on the PGA Tour until 2022, then joined LIV Golf and later signed a multiyear extension with the league in January 2026.

Early life and amateur career

Johnson was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and played collegiate golf at Coastal Carolina University. Before turning professional in 2007, he represented the United States in amateur team events including the Walker Cup.

Professional career

Johnson joined the PGA Tour in 2008 and became one of the circuit's most successful players, with 24 PGA Tour wins listed in his profile. He won at least one PGA Tour title in 14 consecutive seasons from 2008 to 2021.

Major championships

Johnson won the 2016 U.S. Open and the 2020 Masters, and his Masters victory came by five strokes with a tournament-record score of 268. He has also recorded runner-up finishes in all four major championships.

LIV Golf

Johnson left the PGA Tour in 2022 to join LIV Golf and served as captain of 4Aces GC. LIV Golf's player profile states that he won the inaugural 2022 LIV Golf Individual Championship and later signed a multiyear extension in January 2026.

Key facts

  • Won two major championships: 2016 U.S. Open and 2020 Masters.
  • Resigned from PGA Tour in June 2022 to join LIV Golf.
  • Has 24 PGA Tour wins according to his profile.
  • Former world No. 1 and known for being one of the longest drivers on the PGA Tour.
  • Captained 4Aces GC in LIV Golf and won the inaugural 2022 LIV Golf Individual Championship.
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Canadian context

Johnson is relevant to Canadian readers through his appearances in major championships and global golf events, including tournaments played in Canada and competitions against Canadian golfers in PGA Tour, LIV Golf, Ryder Cup, and Presidents Cup contexts.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dustin Johnson?
He is an American professional golfer and two-time major champion.
What majors has Dustin Johnson won?
He won the 2016 U.S. Open and the 2020 Masters Tournament.
When did Dustin Johnson turn professional?
He turned professional in 2007.
Which college did Dustin Johnson attend?
He attended Coastal Carolina University.
Did Dustin Johnson leave the PGA Tour?
Yes. He resigned from the PGA Tour in June 2022 to join LIV Golf.
How many PGA Tour wins does he have?
The PGA Tour profile lists 24 PGA Tour wins.

References

  1. PGA Tour — https://www.pgatour.com/player/30925/dustin-johnson
    Supports: Turned professional in 2007; birthplace; college; PGA Tour wins.
  2. U.S. Open — https://www.usopen.com/players/30925.html
    Supports: 2016 U.S. Open win; 2020 Masters mention; career achievements.
  3. Masters Tournament — https://www.masters.com/en_US/players/player_30925.html
    Supports: 2020 Masters victory; birthplace; residence; college; Masters record and major context.
  4. LIV Golf — https://www.livgolf.com/players/dustin-johnson
    Supports: Joined LIV Golf; 4Aces GC captain; 2022 LIV Golf Individual Championship; later tournament wins; January 2026 extension.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_Johnson
    Supports: PGA Tour resignation in June 2022; long-driving distinction; consecutive-season win streak.
  6. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/3448/dustin-johnson
    Supports: Birthdate; birthplace; college; turned pro in 2007.