LIV Golf Updates: Dustin Johnson Suffers a Major Career Setback in 15 Years

Dustin Johnson has established himself as a power to be reckoned with in his many years as a professional golfer. However, a piece of shocking news regarding his current world ranking standing has come to light.

As is widely known, DJ switched to LIV Golf back in 2022. Ever since following the OWGR’s stance on LIV Golfers, the 4 Aces GC captain has been falling down the world rankings list.

As it turns out, it has recently been revealed that Dustin Johnson is at his lowest-ever ranking outside of the world’s top 200 golfers since 2008, as per recent reports. He is currently placed at the 202nd place worldwide. This has left his fans in a deep state of shock.

In the form of a direct consequence, the LIV Golf Pro seems to struggle to find his place back in the top few, like in the olden days. As he takes the lowest ranking in the last 15 years to his name, what has been Dustin Johnson’s take on the famous OWGR decision on LIV Golfers?

What does Dustin Johnson think about OWGR’s indifference to LIV golfers?

The two-time Major champion has surely had a fall from the sky when it comes to the Official World Golf Rankings. Among the many LIV golfers who have continued to oppose this reasoning given by the OWGR in their case, the former world number one for more than 100 weeks in his career has some strong opinions.

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Terming the OWGR system as “skewed,” the LIV Golf sensation once said, “The rankings are skewed. It doesn’t really affect me as much as it does some of the other guys. I want the points for the other guys.”

So following his previous stance on the matter, it is safe to say that this recent update will not be as shocking and heartbreaking for Johnson as it would’ve been for many others. However, even though he does not let the current reality “affect” him, There are chances that things might take an upturn for LIV Golf pros like himself once the situation regarding the PIF-PGA Tour merger is cleared up.

While many golf fans and players view the OWGR’s verdict as a fair one following a consequence of the actions of these LIV golfers, some others also term the decision as one that fails to acknowledge the efforts put in by these golfers. There seems to be a dichotomy of opinions within the golf world.

What do you think about the OWGR’s decision and its impact on Dustin Johnson’s current world ranking? Share your views in the comments below.

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