Dustin Johnson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Dustin Johnson.

Dustin Johnson is a celebrated American professional golfer, known for his powerful drives and impressive record. He has secured two major championships: the 2016 U.S. Open and the 2020 Masters Tournament, setting a record score at the latter. Johnson has also achieved six World Golf Championships victories, placing him second only to Tiger Woods in this category and is the only player to win each of the four World Golf Championship events. Since 2022, he has been a participant in The LIV Golf League.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1999: Mention of David Duval's 1999 Victory

In January 2018, it was mentioned that Dustin Johnson fell one shot short of David Duval's record nine-stroke win at the event in 1999.

2007: Won Monroe Invitational and Northeast Amateur

In 2007, as an amateur, Dustin Johnson won the Monroe Invitational and the Northeast Amateur. He also played on the winning 2007 Walker Cup and Palmer Cup teams.

October 2008: Won First PGA Tour Event

In October 2008, Dustin Johnson won his first PGA Tour event, the Turning Stone Resort Championship in upstate New York.

2008: Ranked in the Top 10 in Driving Distance

From 2008 onward, Dustin Johnson was consistently ranked in the top 10 for driving distance on the PGA Tour.

2009: Made Consecutive Eagles at 2009 Masters

During the final round of the 2009 Masters Tournament, Dustin Johnson became only the second person in Masters Tournament history to eagle consecutive holes, finishing the 2009 season ranked 15th on the PGA Tour money list.

February 2010: Defended AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Title

In February 2010, Dustin Johnson successfully defended his AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am title, defeating David Duval and J. B. Holmes.

2011: Won 2011 The Barclays

In 2011, Dustin Johnson won The Barclays, beating Matt Kuchar by two strokes. It was his second 54-hole tournament victory of his career, after the 2009 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am; the tournament was shortened due to the threat of Hurricane Irene. Also, it was Johnson's second FedEx Cup playoff event win, after the 2010 BMW Championship.

2012: Incurred Back Injury and Won FedEx St. Jude Classic

In March 2012, Dustin Johnson incurred a back injury and missed over two months. He returned to competition in late May and won his sixth tour event, the FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis, Tennessee.

2013: Won Hyundai Tournament of Champions and WGC-HSBC Champions

In 2013, Dustin Johnson won the Hyundai Tournament of Champions and the WGC-HSBC Champions, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods to win at least once in each of his first seven seasons coming out of college.

2015: Ranked First in Driving Distance on the PGA Tour

In 2015, Dustin Johnson ranked first in driving distance on the PGA Tour.

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 surrounded by controversy due to a one-shot penalty after an incident on the fifth green where his ball moved slightly.

September 11, 2016: Won 2016 BMW Championship

On September 11, 2016, Dustin Johnson won the BMW Championship.

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 2017 WGC-Mexico Championship and 2017 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play

In 2017, Dustin Johnson won the WGC-Mexico Championship and the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, becoming the first player to win all four of the WGC crowns.

January 2018: Won Sentry Tournament of Champions

In January 2018, Dustin Johnson won the Sentry Tournament of Champions for the second time, marking his 11th straight season with a title on the PGA Tour.

July 2018: Victory at the RBC Canadian Open

In July 2018, Dustin Johnson secured his third victory of the season at the RBC Canadian Open. He won by three strokes, surpassing An Byeong-hun and Kim Meen-whee, after beginning the final round in a four-way tie for the lead.

September 2018: Participation in the 2018 Ryder Cup

In September 2018, Dustin Johnson was part of the U.S. team that participated in the 2018 Ryder Cup. The U.S. team was defeated by the European team with a score of 17 1/2 to 10 1/2 at Le Golf National near Paris, France.

February 2019: Victory at the Saudi International and WGC-Mexico Championship

In February 2019, Dustin Johnson achieved two significant wins. He won the inaugural Saudi International on the European Tour, finishing two strokes ahead of China's Li Haotong. Later in February 2019, he also won the WGC-Mexico Championship for the third time, marking his 20th career PGA Tour win.

December 2019: Participation in the 2019 Presidents Cup

In December 2019, Dustin Johnson was part of the U.S. team that won the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia. Johnson contributed with a 2-2-0 record, including a win in his Sunday singles match against Li Haotong.

2020: Won 2020 Travelers Championship

By virtue of his 2020 Travelers Championship win, Johnson became the third player in PGA Tour history to win a Tour title in each of his first 13 seasons.

2020: Won 2020 Masters Tournament

In 2020, Dustin Johnson won the Masters Tournament with a record score of 268, 20-under-par.

2020: Second place at PGA Championship and win at The Northern Trust

In August 2020, Dustin Johnson held the lead at the 2020 PGA Championship before finishing second. Two weeks later, Johnson won The Northern Trust at TPC Boston with a score of 30 under par, also setting a new career low round.

2020: Victory at the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup

On September 7, 2020, Dustin Johnson won the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club and the $15 million FedEx Cup. Consequently, he was voted the 2020 PGA Tour Player of the Year for the second time.

September 2021: Participation and Win in the 2021 Ryder Cup

In September 2021, Dustin Johnson was a member of the U.S. team that won the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. He achieved a 5–0–0 record and also won the inaugural Nicklaus-Jacklin Award.

September 5, 2022: Victory at the LIV Golf Invitational Boston

On September 5, 2022, Dustin Johnson won the LIV Golf Invitational Boston at The International Golf Club in Bolton, Massachusetts. He secured the win after a 3-player playoff, scoring an eagle on the 18th hole.