Dustin Johnson Biography, Net Worth, Height & Career
Professional Golfer (LIV Golf — 4Aces GC)
Dustin Johnson held the world No. 1 ranking for over 130 weeks across multiple reigns, one of the longest cumulative totals in history. His two major victories — the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont and the 2020 Masters Tournament — bookended a dominant PGA Tour career with 24 tour victories. Johnson's 2020 Masters win, played in November due to the pandemic, set the tournament's 72-hole scoring record at 20 under par. He joined LIV Golf in 2022 as captain of 4Aces GC, bringing the highest-profile active major champion to the new league at its launch. His combination of length off the tee and athleticism redefined the modern power game; his departure from the PGA Tour — where he was the career money-list leader — was among the most consequential moves of the LIV Golf era. He has represented the United States in multiple Ryder and Presidents Cups.
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Biography & Overview
Dustin Johnson held the world No. 1 ranking for over 130 weeks across multiple reigns, one of the longest cumulative totals in history. His two major victories — the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont and the 2020 Masters Tournament — bookended a dominant PGA Tour career with 24 tour victories. Johnson's 2020 Masters win, played in November due to the pandemic, set the tournament's 72-hole scoring record at 20 under par. He joined LIV Golf in 2022 as captain of 4Aces GC, bringing the highest-profile active major champion to the new league at its launch. His combination of length off the tee and athleticism redefined the modern power game; his departure from the PGA Tour — where he was the career money-list leader — was among the most consequential moves of the LIV Golf era. He has represented the United States in multiple Ryder and Presidents Cups.
Early Life & Educational Foundation
Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Johnson played collegiate golf at Coastal Carolina University.
Attended Coastal Carolina University.
Personal Life & Relationships
Married to Paulina Gretzky; the couple have two children.
Career Milestones & Chronology
Joined LIV Golf
Signed with LIV Golf as captain of 4Aces GC, among the league's highest-profile signings.
Filmography & Notable Productions
Visual Archive & Red Carpet
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Honors, Awards & Accolades
Honored for performance in Oakmont
Honored for performance in Augusta National
Honored for performance in Tour Championship
Net Worth & Income Sources
Est. $100 Million (estimate, unconfirmed)
Johnson's earnings combine over a decade of PGA Tour prize money — he was the tour's leading career money winner before departing — with a LIV Golf contract and endorsements. His 2022 move to LIV Golf was among the league's most significant early signings. No official net-worth figure is publicly disclosed; all published numbers are estimates.
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Held the world No. 1 ranking for over 130 weeks, one of the longest cumulative totals in golf history.
Set the Masters 72-hole scoring record at 20 under par in 2020.
