History of Dustin Johnson in Timeline
Dustin Johnson is a highly accomplished American professional golfer known for his powerful drives and consistent play. He has secured two major championships, winning the 2016 U.S. Open and the 2020 Masters Tournament with a record-breaking score. Johnson also boasts an impressive record in World Golf Championships, with six victories, second only to Tiger Woods. Notably, he is the only player to have won all four WGC events. Since 2022, Johnson has been a prominent player in the LIV Golf League.
June 22, 1984: Dustin Johnson Born
On June 22, 1984, Dustin Hunter Johnson was born. He later became an American professional golfer.
1997: Tiger Woods' Masters Record
In 1997, Tiger Woods set a record at the Masters Tournament, a record which Dustin Johnson would later match.
1999: Reference to David Duval's record
In January 2018, Dustin Johnson fell one shot short of David Duval's record nine-stroke win at the event in 1999.
2007: Amateur Wins and Team Selections
In 2007, Dustin Johnson won the Monroe Invitational and the Northeast Amateur as an amateur. He also played on the winning 2007 Walker Cup and Palmer Cup teams.
2007: Turned Professional and Qualified for PGA Tour
In late 2007, Dustin Johnson turned professional. In December 2007, he earned his 2008 PGA Tour card by finishing in a tie for 14th place at the qualifying school.
October 2008: Won First PGA Tour Event
In October 2008, Dustin Johnson won his first PGA Tour event, the Turning Stone Resort Championship.
2008: Earned PGA Tour card
In 2008, Dustin Johnson earned his PGA Tour card.
2008: Ranked in the top 10 for driving distance
In 2008, Dustin Johnson was ranked in the top 10 annually in driving distance on the PGA Tour, a streak that lasted until 2020.
2009: Masters Tournament Record
During the final round of the 2009 Masters Tournament Dustin Johnson became only the second person in Masters Tournament history to eagle consecutive holes. He finished the 2009 season ranked 15th on the PGA Tour money list.
2009: Reported Positive Drug Test for Marijuana
In 2009, Dustin Johnson allegedly had a positive drug test for marijuana.
2009: Meeting Paulina Gretzky
In 2009, Dustin Johnson met Paulina Gretzky, who he later married.
February 2010: Defended AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Title
In February 2010, Dustin Johnson birdied the final hole to successfully defend his AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am title, defeating David Duval and J. B. Holmes.
2010: Penalty at 2010 PGA Championship
At the 2010 PGA Championship, Dustin Johnson received a two-stroke penalty for grounding his club in a bunker, costing him a chance at a playoff. He finished tied for fifth.
2010: Trouble at 2010 U.S. Open
At the 2010 U.S. Open, Dustin Johnson took a three-shot lead into Sunday but struggled, shooting an 82 and finishing tied for eighth.
2010: Three Majors in Final Group
By 2011, Dustin Johnson had been part of the final group on Sunday at a major championship three times, occurring in three out of the four majors, the 2010 U.S. Open, the 2010 PGA Championship and the 2011 Open Championship.
2010: FedEx Cup Playoff Event Win
In 2010, Dustin Johnson won the BMW Championship, the first FedEx Cup playoff event win of his career.
March 2011: Runner-Up at WGC-Cadillac Championship
In March 2011, Dustin Johnson entered the final round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship with a two-stroke lead but finished as runner-up behind Nick Watney.
2011: Tied for Second at 2011 Open Championship
In 2011, Dustin Johnson finished in a tie for second place at the Open Championship.
2011: Won The Barclays
In 2011, Dustin Johnson won The Barclays, beating Matt Kuchar by two strokes. The tournament was shortened to 54 holes due to the threat of Hurricane Irene.
2012: Reported Positive Drug Test for Cocaine
In 2012, Dustin Johnson allegedly had a positive drug test for cocaine.
2012: Back Injury and Return to Competition
In March 2012, Dustin Johnson incurred a back injury and missed over two months of the season, including The Masters. He returned in late May and won the FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis, Tennessee.
August 2013: Engagement to Paulina Gretzky
In August 2013, Dustin Johnson became engaged to Paulina Gretzky.
2013: Won WGC-HSBC Champions
In 2013, Dustin Johnson had previously won the WGC-HSBC Champions.
2013: Won Hyundai Tournament of Champions and WGC-HSBC Champions
In 2013, Dustin Johnson won the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, an event shortened to 54 holes due to bad weather. In November 2013, he also won the WGC-HSBC Champions.
July 31, 2014: Took Leave for Personal Challenges
On July 31, 2014, Dustin Johnson announced he was taking the rest of the season off to seek professional help for "personal challenges".
2015: Lost U.S. Open to Jordan Spieth
At the 2015 U.S. Open, Dustin Johnson missed a three-foot putt on the 18th hole to give the title to Jordan Spieth.
2015: Tied for Second at 2015 U.S. Open
In 2015, Dustin Johnson finished in a tie for second place at the U.S. Open.
2015: Won WGC-Cadillac Championship
In 2015, Dustin Johnson had previously won the WGC-Cadillac Championship.
2015: Fell Out of Contention at The Open Championship
In 2015, Dustin Johnson led The Open Championship after 36 holes but shot two rounds of 75 on the weekend to fall out of contention.
2015: Led PGA Tour in driving distance
In 2015, Dustin Johnson led the PGA Tour in driving distance, having consistently ranked in the top 10 from 2008 to 2020.
2015: Jordan Spieth's Masters Record
In 2015, Jordan Spieth tied Tiger Woods' record at the Masters Tournament, a record which Dustin Johnson would later match.
June 19, 2016: Won 2016 U.S. Open Amid Controversy
On June 19, 2016, Dustin Johnson won the 2016 U.S. Open, his first major title. The win was marked by controversy due to a penalty assessed after his final round had finished because of an incident on the fifth green. After preparing to address the ball for a par putt, his ball moved slightly, and Johnson received a one-shot penalty.
July 9, 2016: Withdrew from 2016 Summer Olympics
On July 9, 2016, Dustin Johnson confirmed that he would not be participating in the 2016 Summer Olympics due to concerns over the Zika virus.
September 11, 2016: Won BMW Championship
On September 11, 2016, Dustin Johnson won his third tournament of the year, the BMW Championship.
2016: Won WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
In 2016, Dustin Johnson had previously won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
2016: Won 2016 U.S. Open
In 2016, Dustin Johnson won the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club with a score of 4-under-par 276.
February 2017: Became World Number One Ranked Golfer
In February 2017, Dustin Johnson became the world number one ranked golfer and remained there for 64 consecutive weeks.
2017: Won WGC-Mexico Championship and WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play
In 2017, Dustin Johnson won the WGC-Mexico Championship and went undefeated at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play event, becoming the first player to win all four of the WGC crowns. This was his third consecutive Tour title.
2017: Withdrew from Masters Tournament Due to Injury
Prior to the 2017 Masters Tournament, Dustin Johnson fell down a staircase and suffered a back injury, leading to his withdrawal from the event.
January 2018: Won Sentry Tournament of Champions
In January 2018, Dustin Johnson won the Sentry Tournament of Champions for the second time, with an eight-stroke victory over Jon Rahm. The win also helped him regain the Number 1 world ranking.
June 2018: Led 2018 U.S. Open
In June 2018, Dustin Johnson led the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills after 36 holes but finished in third place.
July 2018: RBC Canadian Open Victory
In July 2018, Dustin Johnson secured his third victory of the season by winning the RBC Canadian Open. He finished three strokes ahead of An Byeong-hun and Kim Meen-whee after starting the final round tied for the lead.
September 2018: 2018 Ryder Cup
In September 2018, Dustin Johnson participated in the 2018 Ryder Cup as part of the U.S. team, which ultimately lost to the European team. Johnson's individual record was 1−4−0. Following the loss, on September 30, 2018, it was alleged that Johnson and Brooks Koepka had to be separated after a disagreement.
September 30, 2018: Alleged disagreement at Ryder Cup
On September 30, 2018, in the aftermath of the U.S. losing the Ryder Cup, it was alleged that Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka had to be separated after a disagreement.
2018: Returned to Number 1 Position
In 2018, Dustin Johnson returned to the number 1 position in golf.
February 2019: Saudi International and WGC-Mexico Championship Wins
In February 2019, Dustin Johnson won the Saudi International on the European Tour, finishing two strokes ahead of Li Haotong. Later that month, Johnson also won the WGC-Mexico Championship for the third time. This win marked his 20th career PGA Tour victory, earning him a lifetime exemption upon completing 15 years of membership.
April 2019: Runner-up Finish at the Masters Tournament
In April 2019, Dustin Johnson finished tied for second place in the Masters Tournament, one stroke behind Tiger Woods.
December 2019: 2019 Presidents Cup
In December 2019, Dustin Johnson participated in the 2019 Presidents Cup on the U.S. team, which won 16–14. Johnson's individual record was 2–2–0, including a win in his Sunday singles match against Li Haotong.
2019: Returned to Number 1 Position
In 2019, Dustin Johnson returned to the number 1 position in golf.
2020: Returned to Number 1 Position
In 2020, Dustin Johnson returned to the number 1 position in golf.
2020: Won 2020 Masters Tournament
In 2020, Dustin Johnson won the Masters Tournament with a record score of 268, 20-under-par.
2020: Tour Championship and FedEx Cup win
In 2020, Dustin Johnson won the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club and the $15 million FedEx Cup. He was subsequently voted the 2020 PGA Tour Player of the Year.
2020: Won 2020 Travelers Championship
In 2020, Dustin Johnson won the Travelers Championship, becoming the third player in PGA Tour history to win a Tour title in each of his first 13 seasons.
2020: Withdrawal from 2020 Summer Olympics
In 2020, Dustin Johnson's agent announced that Johnson would not compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics due to scheduling conflicts.
2020: 2020 PGA Championship and The Northern Trust Win
In August 2020, Dustin Johnson finished in a tie for second place at the 2020 PGA Championship. Two weeks later, Johnson won The Northern Trust at TPC Boston with a score of 30 under par and set a new career low round. This win moved him into first place in the FedEx Cup standings and back to number one in the Official World Golf Ranking.
September 2021: 2021 Ryder Cup Victory and Nicklaus-Jacklin Award
In September 2021, Dustin Johnson played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup, which won 19–9. Johnson's individual record was 5–0–0. Johnson also won the inaugural Nicklaus-Jacklin Award.
2021: Returned to Number 1 Position
In 2021, Dustin Johnson returned to the number 1 position in golf.
2021: Start of season
The information is from the start of the 2021-22 season.
April 23, 2022: Marriage to Paulina Gretzky
On April 23, 2022, Dustin Johnson married Paulina Gretzky at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee.
June 2022: LIV Golf Series Announcement and PGA Tour Resignation
In June 2022, Dustin Johnson's participation in the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational Series was announced. This led to RBC ending their sponsorship of him. Johnson then resigned from the PGA Tour, resulting in his ineligibility to participate in tour events or the Presidents Cup.
2022: 2022 Season
In 2022, Dustin Johnson had a T25 finish at the Farmers Insurance Open, tied for ninth at The Players Championship, finished fourth at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, and T12 at the Masters Tournament. He later missed the cut at the PGA Championship.
2022: Joined LIV Golf League
In 2022, Dustin Johnson joined The LIV Golf League.
February 15, 2023: Full Swing Netflix Premiere
On February 15, 2023, Dustin Johnson appeared in the sports documentary series Full Swing, which premiered on Netflix.
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