Dustin Johnson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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.

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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.

October 2008: Won First PGA Tour Event

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

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.

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: FedEx Cup Playoff Event Win

In 2010, Dustin Johnson won the BMW Championship, the first FedEx Cup playoff event win of his career.

2010: Won BMW Championship

In September 2010, Dustin Johnson won the BMW Championship, his fourth career PGA Tour victory and his first in any FedEx Cup playoff event. He finished the 2010 season ranked 4th on the PGA Tour money list.

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.

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.

2015: Won WGC-Cadillac Championship

In 2015, Dustin Johnson had previously won the WGC-Cadillac Championship.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

September 5, 2022: LIV Golf Invitational Boston Victory

On September 5, 2022, Dustin Johnson won the LIV Golf Invitational Boston at The International Golf Club, defeating Anirban Lahiri and Joaquín Niemann in a playoff hole.