The 43rd Ryder Cup is just a month away. Team USA will compete against Team Europe at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, from September 24 to 26. However, the Ryder Cup was initially scheduled for 2020 but postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, top golfers from the USA and Europe will lock horns against each other for three days. Furthermore, both the teams have a captain who takes all the important decisions. This year, Steve Stricker is the captain of the team U.S., while Padraig Harrington is the skipper for team Europe. DUSTIN JOHNSON OFFICIALLY QUALIFIES FOR THE 2020 RYDER CUP Dustin Johnson qualifies for Ryder Cup [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-07-22T162715Z_656173763_MT1USATODAY16437739_RTRMADP_3_PGA-3M-OPEN-FIRST-ROUND.jpg]Jul 22, 2021; Blaine, Minnesota, USA; Dustin Johnson hits from the fairway on the 15th hole during the first round of the 3M Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports Recently, Will Gray [https://twitter.com/willgraygc/status/1427654049365696516?s=12], a golf journalist, confirmed that Dustin Johnson has officially qualified for the upcoming Ryder Cup. DJ became the second player who has sealed his spot in the U.S. Ryder Cup team, as Collin Morikawa was the first player who had confirmed his spot in the team U.S. Moreover, there are still around ten days remaining for the BMW Championship, which is the deadline for the qualification. And the top six players from the U.S. Ryder Cup points table will earn a spot in the United States team. However, since the two spots are already confirmed, the fight for the remaining four spots will continue until the final round of the BMW Championship. However, even the remaining four spots for direct qualification are almost confirmed apart from the final spot. Since there is a big gap between Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and the 6th spot, it will be interesting to see who will take up the final 6th spot. Meanwhile, as of now, it is Xander Schauffele in 6th place. But Jordan Spieth, who is at 7th place, isn’t too far behind and can make a move with some good performance at Northern Trust and The BMW Championship. Furthermore, Captain Steve Stricker will choose the remaining six players, who he thinks are in form and deserve a place in the team. Steve will select these six players after the final FedExCup playoff Tour Championship. Read More – All-Time Money Leaders at FedExCup Playoffs: Which Golfer Has Won the Most Postseason Prize Money? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-all-time-money-leaders-at-fedexcup-playoffs-which-golfer-has-won-the-most-postseason-prize-money/] 

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<h2><strong>Collin Morikawa 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Collin Morikawa is an American professional golfer. Despite not having anyone in the family play the sport, Morikawa picked up the sport as a five-year-old by himself.

Morikawa grew up playing the sport at the Chevy Chase Country Club, where he started working with his coach, Rick Sessinghaus, when he was eight, and this partnership is still going strong. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in business administration. During his college career, he won five titles in four years. He also won amateur titles at the same time, which took him to the top of the amateur rankings.

[caption id="attachment_1090057" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1090057 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-06-17T222521Z_593852675_MT1USATODAY18552955_RTRMADP_3_PGA-U-S-OPEN-SECOND-ROUND.jpg" alt="Collin Morikawa" width="1920" height="1225" /> Jun 17, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Collin Morikawa looks on during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Morikawa appointed Jonathan Jakovac to the bag in 2019. Their partnership and professional relationship are still going strong four years later. The two met at the 2019 US Open at Pebble Beach, and that's where they struck a partnership.
<h2><strong>Collin Morikawa Family</strong></h2>
Collin was born to Blaine and Debbie Morikawa. He also has a younger brother named Garrett, who is eight years younger than him. Morikawa was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He is of Chinese and Japanese descent.

After dating Katherine Zhu for a long period of time, the couple tied the knot in November 2022. Zhu herself is a former golf prowess known for her smooth, silky swing.
<h2><strong>Collin Morikawa Records</strong></h2>
Age is no barrier to setting records, and Morikawa is a prime example. The golfer began his career with 22 consecutive cuts, a record only eclipsed by the legendary <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tiger-woods/">Tiger Woods</a>. He needed just six starts to win his first PGA Tour victory, which came at the 2019 Barracuda Championship.

Collin Morikawa has finished in the top five of every major tournament, winning the PGA Championship and The Open Championship along the way. He won the 2020 PGA Championship at the age of 23, making him the third-youngest winner after Rory McIlroy and Jack Nicklaus. In 2021, he emerged victorious in The Open Championship.

[caption id="attachment_708244" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-708244 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-07-18T175204Z_1435760266_UP1EH7I1DMRJ4_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-OPEN.jpg" alt="Collin Morikawa" width="1920" height="1439" /> Golf - The 149th Open Championship - Royal St George's, Sandwich, Britain - July 18, 2021, Collin Morikawa of the U.S. celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship REUTERS/Rebecca Naden[/caption]

In February 2021, Morikawa won the Workday Championship, making him the second youngest player to win both a major and a World Golf Championship event.
<h2><strong>Collin Morikawa's 2023 Net Worth</strong></h2>
Morikawa’s worth is estimated to be around $7 million, <i>as per GolfSpan</i>. The golfer’s career earnings are a little over $31 million.
<h2><strong>Collin Morikawa Endorsements</strong></h2>
Since his amateur career, he has had multiple endorsement deals. The golfer signed multi-year deals with TaylorMade and Adidas just days apart in 2019.

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In 2020, he struck a deal with Zurich Insurance and wears it on his left sleeve. Additionally, he also endorses Omega, the stunning watchmaker. US Bank and Grant Thornton are also among his sponsors.
<h2><strong>How to contact Collin Morikawa?</strong></h2>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/collin_morikawa/">@collin_morikawa</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/collin_morikawa">@collin_morikawa</a>
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Collin Morikawa 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Collin Morikawa is an American professional golfer. Despite not having anyone in the family play the sport, Morikawa picked up the sport as a five-year-old by himself. Morikawa grew up playing the sport at the Chevy Chase Country Club, where he started working with his coach, Rick Sessinghaus, when he was eight, and this partnership is still going strong. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in business administration. During his college career, he won five titles in four years. He also won amateur titles at the same time, which took him to the top of the amateur rankings. Jun 17, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Collin Morikawa looks on during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Morikawa appointed Jonathan Jakovac to the bag in 2019. Their partnership and professional relationship are still going strong four years later. The two met at the 2019 US Open at Pebble Beach, and that&#8217;s where they struck a partnership. Collin Morikawa Family Collin was born to Blaine and Debbie Morikawa. He also has a younger brother named Garrett, who is eight years younger than him. Morikawa was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He is of Chinese and Japanese descent. After dating Katherine Zhu for a long period of time, the couple tied the knot in November 2022. Zhu herself is a former golf prowess known for her smooth, silky swing. Collin Morikawa Records Age is no barrier to setting records, and Morikawa is a prime example. The golfer began his career with 22 consecutive cuts, a record only eclipsed by the legendary Tiger Woods. He needed just six starts to win his first PGA Tour victory, which came at the 2019 Barracuda Championship. Collin Morikawa has finished in the top five of every major tournament, winning the PGA Championship and The Open Championship along the way. He won the 2020 PGA Championship at the age of 23, making him the third-youngest winner after Rory McIlroy and Jack Nicklaus. In 2021, he emerged victorious in The Open Championship. Golf &#8211; The 149th Open Championship &#8211; Royal St George&#8217;s, Sandwich, Britain &#8211; July 18, 2021, Collin Morikawa of the U.S. celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship REUTERS/Rebecca Naden In February 2021, Morikawa won the Workday Championship, making him the second youngest player to win both a major and a World Golf Championship event. Collin Morikawa&#8217;s 2023 Net Worth Morikawa’s worth is estimated to be around $7 million, as per GolfSpan. The golfer’s career earnings are a little over $31 million. Collin Morikawa Endorsements Since his amateur career, he has had multiple endorsement deals. The golfer signed multi-year deals with TaylorMade and Adidas just days apart in 2019. Jun 3, 2021; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Collin Morikawa on the 9th hole during the first round of the Memorial Tournament golf tourney. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports In 2020, he struck a deal with Zurich Insurance and wears it on his left sleeve. Additionally, he also endorses Omega, the stunning watchmaker. US Bank and Grant Thornton are also among his sponsors. How to contact Collin Morikawa? Instagram: @collin_morikawa Twitter: @collin_morikawa  Full name Collin Morikawa  Age 26  Birth Date February 6, 1997  Residency Las Vegas, Nevada  Nationality United States of America  Marital Status Unmarried  College University of California, Berkeley  Height 5&#8217;9  Weight 169 lbs  Professional wins 6  Highest ranking #2

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Dustin Johnson?Â </b></h2>
Dustin Hunter Johnson, also known as DJ, is an American professional golfer who currently plays on LIV Golf. One of the most prominent golfers of current times, Johnson picked up the sport at a very young age. Among his many accomplishments are two major victories and appearances for the US national team. Let's dive in to learn about Johnson's family, career wins, earnings, and more!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Early LifeÂ </b></h2>
Dustin Johnson was born on June 22, 1984, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Scott Johnson and Kandee Nee Whisnant. He was the eldest of three children and has two siblings, Austin and Laurie. His father was a professional golfer and ran a pro shop. Johnson's grandfather, Art Whisnant, was an All-ACC basketball player in South Carolina. As a result, the golfer was athletic from a very young age.

It is no surprise that his father introduced him to the game of golf at the tender age of six. He soon started showing his golfing talent and, in the seventh grade, became a member of the Irmo High School varsity team.

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The golfer's swing is mostly self-learned. He had grown up witnessing the swings of other players at the Weed Hill Driving Range in Columbia. His father was a Club pro and would take him along to the range. Johnson's brother, Austin, is his longtime caddie and was on the bag during his 2020 Masters win.

The young Dustin's golfing career began to show promise as he set a record at the Coldstream Country Club in Irmo and Golden Hills Golf &amp; Country Club for shooting a pair of 64 on two consecutive days.

Johnson later transferred to Dutch Fork High School, and after graduating, he enrolled at Coastal Carolina University to pursue sports management. But his eyes were set on something differentâ€”the PGA Tour. During his university days, Johnson trained under Allen Terrell, who guided the then-young talent toward achieving prestigious titles such as the Monroe Invitational, the Northeast Amateur and All-Big South honors at the Big South Conference Championship in his freshman year.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Wife and Children</b></h2>
The LIV Golfer met his now wife, Paulina Gretzky, daughter of the legendary NHL star Wayne Gretzky and Janet Jones, in 2013. The two started dating just before the 2013 PGA Tour season and by August of that year, Johnson popped the question to Gretzky, and the couple got engaged.

[caption id="attachment_1440505" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1440505" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0024394749h.jpg" alt="Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky" width="1920" height="1254" /> Johnson celebrates with partner, son after winning U.S. Open Dustin Johnson (C) of the United States celebrates with partner Paulina Gretzky (L) and their son Tatum after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on June 19, 2016. Johnson claimed his first major title. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY<br /><br />[/caption]

Then, in 2015, they welcomed their first child, Tatum Gretzky Johnson, on January 19. In the summer of 2017, the family of three became four with their second son, River Jones Johnson, on June 14th. The two finally decided to tie the knot on April 23, 2022. Paulina Gretzky never shied away from showing her love and support for her golf husband, she frequently posts about the couple on her Instagram and also took up the role of his caddie at the Master Par 3 contest in 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Net Worth 2024Â </b></h2>
According to Forbes, Johnson has an estimated net worth of $107 million. The American has earned an estimated $102 million from prize winnings from tournaments and an additional $ million through endorsements. His $125 million move to LIV has also greatly boosted his earnings. The LIV golfer also made it to the 2023 edition of Forbes's The World's Highest-Paid Athletes and was given the sixth spot on the list.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Amateur CareerÂ </b></h2>
Dustin Johnson played collegiate golf at Coastal Carolina University. His grandmother, Carole Jones, had called up the institute's coach, Allen Terrell, to explain how badly DJ wished to pursue golf.

As an amateur golfer, Johnson won the Monroe Invitational and the Northeast Amateur in 2007. He was also part of the victorious Walker Cup and Palmer Cup teams in 2007.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Pro career</b></h2>
Dustin Johnson turned pro in 2007. He went on to earn his PGA Tour card by tying for 14th place at the 2007 qualifying school. In October of 2008, he won his first PGAT title at the Turning Stone Resort Championship in upstate New York.

Since his debut, Johnson has gone on to script several professional victories. He became No. 1 on the Official World Golf Rankings for the first time ever after winning the Genesis Open in February of 2017. With that win, he also became the only golfer besidesÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tiger-woods/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Tiger Woods</a>Â andÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jack-nicklaus/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Jack Nicklaus</a>Â to claim a title in each of their first seasons.

[caption id="attachment_984659" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-984659" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-03-26T170131Z_497218184_MT1USATODAY17969739_RTRMADP_3_PGA-WORLD-GOLF-CHAMPIONSHIPS-DELL-TECHNOLOGIES-MATCH-PLAY-FOURTH-ROUND.jpg" alt="Dustin Johnson LIV Golf" width="1920" height="1485" /> Mar 26, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Dustin Johnson tees off on the 6th hole during the fourth round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports (Courtesy: Reuters)[/caption]

Before defecting to LIV, the golfer won 24 titles on the PGA Tour, including two major wins. He also claimed nine wins on the DP World Tour. Johnson is the first player to win each of the four World Golf Championship events. He has won it six times, and only Tiger Woods has more wins than him.

After joining the Saudi-backed league, Johnson brought home his first LIV silverware at the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational in Boston, and he went on to become the season-long Individual Champion of that year. The following year, he added another title to his winning list after defeating Cameron Smith at the 2023 LIV Golf Tulsa. His latest win came on the Vegas greens, as the 4Aces skipper <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-dustin-johnson-redemption-arc-complete-with-liv-golf-las-vegas-win-brooks-koepka-s-smash-gc-steals-team-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">won the title of Individual Champion at 2024 LIV Golf Las Vegas</a> after carding a total of 12 under 198 at Las Vegas Country Club.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
Since joining LIV Golf, DJ has seen exponential growth in his net worth, mostly due to his on-field earnings but his off-field earnings, which included various partnerships and brand endorsements, have been a major contributor as well. Many big brands, including BodyArmor, Hublot, NetJets, Perfect Practice, and TaylorMade have signed Johnson. The Royal Bank of Canada also sponsors the 39-year-old golfer. In February of 2023, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-better-for-us-to-part-ways-liv-golf-defector-dustin-johnson-finally-spills-beans-on-his-separation-with-longtime-sponsor-adidas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Johnson and Adidas mutually ended their long-term partnership.</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Move to LIV Golf</b></h2>
In May 2022, it was announced that Johnson would be competing at the LIV Golf Invitational Series from June 9â€“11. Days later, he resigned from the PGA Tour and<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-why-liv-golf-wont-be-paying-dustin-johnson-his-125m-upfront/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> joined LIV for a reported sum of $125 million.</a>

In the Saudi-backed LIV league, Johnson captains the 4Aces GC team. The golfer won his first individual LIV tournament in Boston on September 5, 2022. He got his second win at LIV Tulsa in May of 2023. DJ ended his eight-month-long winless streak with a win at 2024 LIV Golf Las Vegas.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Career stats</b></h2>
The American golfer turned pro in 2007 and earned his PGA Tour in 2008. He has played in 311 PGA Tour events and secured 24 wins on the American circuit. Out of the 311 events in which Johnson participated, he made the cut for 254 of the events. DJ has also been the runner-up 16 times and has 9 third-place finishes. Looking at his top-five finishes, the number comes up to 70 and McIlroy has 116 top-10 finishes.

Johnson has made five appearances (2010, 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020) at the Ryder as a part of Team USA.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Records</b></h2>
The American golfer has won two majors so far: the 2016 US Open and the 2020 Masters Tournament. The 2016 US Open at Oakmont Country Club was his first win in 29 major appearances. During that tournament, the golfer was rewarded with a one-shot penalty, which came under scrutiny from many players, including <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jordan-spieth/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Jordan Spieth</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rory-mcilroy/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Rory McIlroy</a>, andÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rickie-fowler/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Rickie Fowler</a>.

With his 72-hole scoring total of 268 at Augusta National, Johnson broke the Masters record of 270. Tiger Woods set the record in 1997 and Jordan Spieth tied it in 2015. His tally of four bogeys was also the fewest in tournament history.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1194442" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-09-04T233133Z_1662473310_MT1USATODAY18988770_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-LIV-GOLF-FINAL-ROUND.jpg" alt="Dustin Johnson poses after winning the induvidual trophy at the LIV Boston event" />

DJ has been ranked as the world no. 1 on the OWGR for 64 consecutive weeks and the number 1 spot was held by him for more than 130 weeks. Over his illustrious golf career, Johnson has been able to showcase his golfing prowess all around the world and has won at least one worldwide event each year during the span of 2008â€“13 and 2015â€“2021.

Upon joining the breakaway league in 2022, Johnson also became the only player to score points in all seven regular-season LIV Golf events that year. The two-time major champion also became the fifth American in the history of the Ryder Cup to win all five matches in a single Ryder Cup.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s National team appearances</strong></h2>
Johnson was part of the USA's Ryder Cup team five times in his career, including the victorious squads of 2016 and 2021. In 2021, Team USA beat defending champion Europe by 19-0 at Whistling Straits, with Johnson going 5-0-0. He further won the inaugural Nicklaus-Jacklin Award for his contribution.

Johnson was also part of the victorious Presidents Cup teams of 2011, 2015, 2017, and 2019.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Charity and Foundation</b></h2>
The Dustin Johnson Foundation was established in 2010 with the goal of supporting youth initiatives while also promoting and supporting youth and college golf programs. The foundation is set to host the 2021 edition of the DJ World Junior Golf Championship, where all funds raised will go towards providing scholarships and equipment to youth in need.

Johnson had also competed in multiple charity golf exhibition games, with the most recent one being in May 2020, when he joined forces with a fellow pro, Rory McIlroy, to raise funds for coronavirus relief.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnson</b><b>â€™s Social Media Accounts</b></h2>
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<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Dustin Hunter Johnson</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Popular Name</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Â DJ</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">June 22, 1984</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Birth Place</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Age</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">39</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">6 feet, 4 inches</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Weight</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">190 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Scott Johnson and Kandee Nee Whisnant</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Siblings</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Austin Johnson and Laurie Johnson</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Net Worth</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Estimated to be $107 million</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Spouse</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Paulina Gretzky</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 48px">Relationship/Martial Status</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 48px">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 72px">Children</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 72px">Tatum Gretzky Johnson and River Jones Johnson</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Profession</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Golfer</td>
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Dustin Johnson

Who is Dustin Johnson?Â  Dustin Hunter Johnson, also known as DJ, is an American professional golfer who currently plays on LIV Golf. One of the most prominent golfers of current times, Johnson picked up the sport at a very young age. Among his many accomplishments are two major victories and appearances for the US national team. Let&#8217;s dive in to learn about Johnson&#8217;s family, career wins, earnings, and more! Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Early LifeÂ  Dustin Johnson was born on June 22, 1984, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Scott Johnson and Kandee Nee Whisnant. He was the eldest of three children and has two siblings, Austin and Laurie. His father was a professional golfer and ran a pro shop. Johnson&#8217;s grandfather, Art Whisnant, was an All-ACC basketball player in South Carolina. As a result, the golfer was athletic from a very young age. It is no surprise that his father introduced him to the game of golf at the tender age of six. He soon started showing his golfing talent and, in the seventh grade, became a member of the Irmo High School varsity team. Golf &#8211; The 2020 Ryder Cup &#8211; Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. &#8211; September 22, 2021 Team USA&#8217;s Dustin Johnson poses for a team group ahead of a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder The golfer&#8217;s swing is mostly self-learned. He had grown up witnessing the swings of other players at the Weed Hill Driving Range in Columbia. His father was a Club pro and would take him along to the range. Johnson&#8217;s brother, Austin, is his longtime caddie and was on the bag during his 2020 Masters win. The young Dustin&#8217;s golfing career began to show promise as he set a record at the Coldstream Country Club in Irmo and Golden Hills Golf &amp; Country Club for shooting a pair of 64 on two consecutive days. Johnson later transferred to Dutch Fork High School, and after graduating, he enrolled at Coastal Carolina University to pursue sports management. But his eyes were set on something differentâ€”the PGA Tour. During his university days, Johnson trained under Allen Terrell, who guided the then-young talent toward achieving prestigious titles such as the Monroe Invitational, the Northeast Amateur and All-Big South honors at the Big South Conference Championship in his freshman year. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Wife and Children The LIV Golfer met his now wife, Paulina Gretzky, daughter of the legendary NHL star Wayne Gretzky and Janet Jones, in 2013. The two started dating just before the 2013 PGA Tour season and by August of that year, Johnson popped the question to Gretzky, and the couple got engaged. Johnson celebrates with partner, son after winning U.S. Open Dustin Johnson (C) of the United States celebrates with partner Paulina Gretzky (L) and their son Tatum after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on June 19, 2016. Johnson claimed his first major title. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Then, in 2015, they welcomed their first child, Tatum Gretzky Johnson, on January 19. In the summer of 2017, the family of three became four with their second son, River Jones Johnson, on June 14th. The two finally decided to tie the knot on April 23, 2022. Paulina Gretzky never shied away from showing her love and support for her golf husband, she frequently posts about the couple on her Instagram and also took up the role of his caddie at the Master Par 3 contest in 2023. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Net Worth 2024Â  According to Forbes, Johnson has an estimated net worth of $107 million. The American has earned an estimated $102 million from prize winnings from tournaments and an additional $ million through endorsements. His $125 million move to LIV has also greatly boosted his earnings. The LIV golfer also made it to the 2023 edition of Forbes&#8217;s The World&#8217;s Highest-Paid Athletes and was given the sixth spot on the list. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Amateur CareerÂ  Dustin Johnson played collegiate golf at Coastal Carolina University. His grandmother, Carole Jones, had called up the institute&#8217;s coach, Allen Terrell, to explain how badly DJ wished to pursue golf. As an amateur golfer, Johnson won the Monroe Invitational and the Northeast Amateur in 2007. He was also part of the victorious Walker Cup and Palmer Cup teams in 2007. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Pro career Dustin Johnson turned pro in 2007. He went on to earn his PGA Tour card by tying for 14th place at the 2007 qualifying school. In October of 2008, he won his first PGAT title at the Turning Stone Resort Championship in upstate New York. Since his debut, Johnson has gone on to script several professional victories. He became No. 1 on the Official World Golf Rankings for the first time ever after winning the Genesis Open in February of 2017. With that win, he also became the only golfer besidesÂ Tiger WoodsÂ andÂ Jack NicklausÂ to claim a title in each of their first seasons. Mar 26, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Dustin Johnson tees off on the 6th hole during the fourth round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports (Courtesy: Reuters) Before defecting to LIV, the golfer won 24 titles on the PGA Tour, including two major wins. He also claimed nine wins on the DP World Tour. Johnson is the first player to win each of the four World Golf Championship events. He has won it six times, and only Tiger Woods has more wins than him. After joining the Saudi-backed league, Johnson brought home his first LIV silverware at the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational in Boston, and he went on to become the season-long Individual Champion of that year. The following year, he added another title to his winning list after defeating Cameron Smith at the 2023 LIV Golf Tulsa. His latest win came on the Vegas greens, as the 4Aces skipper won the title of Individual Champion at 2024 LIV Golf Las Vegas after carding a total of 12 under 198 at Las Vegas Country Club. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Since joining LIV Golf, DJ has seen exponential growth in his net worth, mostly due to his on-field earnings but his off-field earnings, which included various partnerships and brand endorsements, have been a major contributor as well. Many big brands, including BodyArmor, Hublot, NetJets, Perfect Practice, and TaylorMade have signed Johnson. The Royal Bank of Canada also sponsors the 39-year-old golfer. In February of 2023, Johnson and Adidas mutually ended their long-term partnership. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Move to LIV Golf In May 2022, it was announced that Johnson would be competing at the LIV Golf Invitational Series from June 9â€“11. Days later, he resigned from the PGA Tour and joined LIV for a reported sum of $125 million. In the Saudi-backed LIV league, Johnson captains the 4Aces GC team. The golfer won his first individual LIV tournament in Boston on September 5, 2022. He got his second win at LIV Tulsa in May of 2023. DJ ended his eight-month-long winless streak with a win at 2024 LIV Golf Las Vegas. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Career stats The American golfer turned pro in 2007 and earned his PGA Tour in 2008. He has played in 311 PGA Tour events and secured 24 wins on the American circuit. Out of the 311 events in which Johnson participated, he made the cut for 254 of the events. DJ has also been the runner-up 16 times and has 9 third-place finishes. Looking at his top-five finishes, the number comes up to 70 and McIlroy has 116 top-10 finishes. Johnson has made five appearances (2010, 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020) at the Ryder as a part of Team USA. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Records The American golfer has won two majors so far: the 2016 US Open and the 2020 Masters Tournament. The 2016 US Open at Oakmont Country Club was his first win in 29 major appearances. During that tournament, the golfer was rewarded with a one-shot penalty, which came under scrutiny from many players, including Jordan Spieth,Â Rory McIlroy, andÂ Rickie Fowler. With his 72-hole scoring total of 268 at Augusta National, Johnson broke the Masters record of 270. Tiger Woods set the record in 1997 and Jordan Spieth tied it in 2015. His tally of four bogeys was also the fewest in tournament history. DJ has been ranked as the world no. 1 on the OWGR for 64 consecutive weeks and the number 1 spot was held by him for more than 130 weeks. Over his illustrious golf career, Johnson has been able to showcase his golfing prowess all around the world and has won at least one worldwide event each year during the span of 2008â€“13 and 2015â€“2021. Upon joining the breakaway league in 2022, Johnson also became the only player to score points in all seven regular-season LIV Golf events that year. The two-time major champion also became the fifth American in the history of the Ryder Cup to win all five matches in a single Ryder Cup. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s National team appearances Johnson was part of the USA&#8217;s Ryder Cup team five times in his career, including the victorious squads of 2016 and 2021. In 2021, Team USA beat defending champion Europe by 19-0 at Whistling Straits, with Johnson going 5-0-0. He further won the inaugural Nicklaus-Jacklin Award for his contribution. Johnson was also part of the victorious Presidents Cup teams of 2011, 2015, 2017, and 2019. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Charity and Foundation The Dustin Johnson Foundation was established in 2010 with the goal of supporting youth initiatives while also promoting and supporting youth and college golf programs. The foundation is set to host the 2021 edition of the DJ World Junior Golf Championship, where all funds raised will go towards providing scholarships and equipment to youth in need. Johnson had also competed in multiple charity golf exhibition games, with the most recent one being in May 2020, when he joined forces with a fellow pro, Rory McIlroy, to raise funds for coronavirus relief. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Social Media Accounts Rory McIlroyâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram @dustinjohnsongolf  Twitter @DJohnsonPGA  Facebook Dustin Johnson  Website www.dustinjohnson.com  &nbsp;  Personal Information  Full Name Dustin Hunter Johnson  Popular Name Â DJ  Date of Birth June 22, 1984  Birth Place Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.  Age 39  Height 6 feet, 4 inches  Weight 190 lbs  Parents Scott Johnson and Kandee Nee Whisnant  Siblings Austin Johnson and Laurie Johnson  Nationality American  Net Worth Estimated to be $107 million  Spouse Paulina Gretzky  Relationship/Martial Status Married  Children Tatum Gretzky Johnson and River Jones Johnson  Profession Golfer  &nbsp;

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