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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.

[caption id="attachment_775288" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-775288" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-22T152608Z_673151991_UP1EH9M16VI0W_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-RYDERCUP.jpg" alt="Dustin Johnson at Ryder Cup" width="1920" height="1304" /> Golf - The 2020 Ryder Cup - Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. - September 22, 2021 Team USA's Dustin Johnson poses for a team group ahead of a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder[/caption]

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: 30.1153%;height: 24px">Instagram</td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dustinjohnsongolf/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@dustinjohnsongolf</a></td>
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://twitter.com/DJohnsonPGA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@DJohnsonPGA</a></td>
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DustinJohnsonPGA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dustin Johnson</a></td>
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="http://www.dustinjohnson.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.dustinjohnson.com</a></td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px"><strong>Personal Information</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Full Name</td>
<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: 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: 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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<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc">Wayne Gretzky 2023: Net Worth, Salary &amp; Endorsements</h3>
Wayne Gretzky remains the heartthrob of the NHL even after years pass by. He is regarded as arguably the greatest ice hockey player worldwide. Nicknamed the 'Great One,' Gretzky holds various unique records to his name. Playing 20 seasons in the NHL, he holds records as the leading goalscorer, assists creator, and point scorer. In addition, he is the only player to score 200 points in one season; while achieving this feat four times. With all the remarkable success under his belt, the NHL retired his jersey number 99 as a show of respect.

[caption id="attachment_1329278" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1329278 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-486509330-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1299" /> EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 11: Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Edmonton Oilers skates on the ice during an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils on November 11, 1982 at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by B Bennett/Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3>Early Life</h3>
Born on January 26th, 1961 in Brantford, Ontario, Gretzky had three brothers and a sister. He is the son of Phyllis Leone and Walter Gretzky. From an early age, his love for hockey came up at a very young age. His father introduced him to the sport and the rest as they say is history. He garnered attention when he was six by playing with older players. Therefore, Gretzky's love for the game evolved into something special. The first example of recognizing his talents came when he earned the Rookie of the Year in the Metro Junior B Hockey League during the 1975-76 season. As the NHL didn't allow signing players under the age of 20, Gretzky shifted his attention to the WHA but eventually found his way into the major leagues.

[caption id="attachment_1329259" align="aligncenter" width="1600"]<img class="wp-image-1329259 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-105527142-1-e1669547891588.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1149" /> Paulina Gretzky and father Wayne Gretzky during Paulina and Wayne Gretzky at Flare Magazine Release Party at Wayne Gretzky's in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)[/caption]

Later on, he met famous actress Janet Jones while serving as a judge on the television show, "Dance Forever." The couple married each other in 1988 and the wedding ceremony was dubbed to be the "Royal Wedding" and reportedly cost over $1 million. They have three sons and two daughters. One of their daughters, Paulina Gretzky married famous golfer, Dustin Johnson.
<h3>Wayne Gretzky Career</h3>
At the age of 17, he signed a contract <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/hockey/wayne-gretzky-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">worth</a> $1.75 million USD seven-year personal services contract with the Indianapolis Racers in the World Hockey Association (WHA). After that, Wayne got traded to the Edmonton Oilers. He led them to four Stanley Cup victories. The magnitude of his stunning feats came when he became the MVP of the NHL in his first season. Soon after, the accolades kept coming in.

The speed and finesse he showcased became the turning point of the whole league. Similar comparisons to Stephen Curry come to mind in how he revolutionized the game with his three-point shooting. Gretzky, on the other hand, did it all. During his first season with the Oilers, he scored 51 goals and 86 assists. the 1980-81 season saw a penultimate rise in his stardom by averaging over two points in a game. The 1985-86 season saw Gretzky 163 assists and 215 points. He <a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Wayne-Gretzky" target="_blank" rel="noopener">became</a> the NHL's leading scorer for seven consecutive years while winning the Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP award) for eight consecutive years.

[caption id="attachment_1329275" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1329275 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-470677445-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1372" /> PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 14: Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Edmonton Oilers skates on the ice during an NHL game against the Philadelphia Flyers on January 14, 1982 at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images)[/caption]

Inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1999, his career mounted to 2857 points and 894 goals. Despite trying his luck in coaching, the glittering playing career did not reciprocate during his coaching tenure. After that, he focused on being a TV analyst.
<h3>Wayne Gretzky's career in numbers</h3>
Here are some of the astonishing Gretzky <a href="https://icehockey.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_career_achievements_by_Wayne_Gretzky" target="_blank" rel="noopener">numbers</a>:
<ul>
 	<li>Most goals: 894 in 20 seasons</li>
 	<li>Most goals in one season: 92</li>
 	<li>Most assists: 1963</li>
 	<li>Most assists in one season: 163</li>
 	<li>Most points: 2,857 in 1,487 games (894 goals, 1,963 assists)</li>
 	<li>Most 100-or-more point seasons: 15</li>
 	<li>Longest consecutive point-scoring streak from the start of the season: 51 in 1983–84; 61 goals, 92 assists for 153 points (October 5, 1983, to January 28, 1984)</li>
 	<li>Most playoff goals: 122</li>
 	<li>Most playoff assists: 260</li>
</ul>
[caption id="attachment_1348733" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1348733 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0003349433h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1333" /> Bildnummer: 03349433 Datum: 13.02.1998 Copyright: imago/Kosecki<br />Wayne Gretzky (Kanada); Vdia, quer, hinten, Rücken, Rückansicht, Rückennummer, Olympische Winterspiele Nagano 1998, Spiele, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot, Länderspiel, Nagano Aufnahmedatum geschätzt, Dynamik, Eishockey OS Winter Herren Mannschaft Einzelbild Aktion Personen[/caption]
<h3>Wayne Gretzky's Net Worth and Endorsements</h3>
Amassing various records and achievements, Wayne Gretzky's successful career mounted him a <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/hockey/wayne-gretzky-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">net worth</a> of $250 million. In his yesteryears, Gretzky earned $46 million in salary while earning an additional $50 million in endorsements. After adjusting for inflation, he earned $150 million. His vast portfolio comprises sports team ownership, a vineyard, real estate ventures, and more.
<h3>Contact Wayne Gretzky:</h3>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/waynegretzky/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">waynegretzky</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="132">Age</td>
<td width="469">61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="132">Nationality</td>
<td width="469">Canada</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="132">Height</td>
<td width="469">5'11"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="132">Weight</td>
<td width="469">190lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="132">Stanley Cup victories</td>
<td width="469">1983–84, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1987–88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="132">Marital Status</td>
<td width="469">Married to Janet Jones</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="132">Net Worth</td>
<td width="469">$250 million</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky 2023: Net Worth, Salary &amp; Endorsements Wayne Gretzky remains the heartthrob of the NHL even after years pass by. He is regarded as arguably the greatest ice hockey player worldwide. Nicknamed the &#8216;Great One,&#8217; Gretzky holds various unique records to his name. Playing 20 seasons in the NHL, he holds records as the leading goalscorer, assists creator, and point scorer. In addition, he is the only player to score 200 points in one season; while achieving this feat four times. With all the remarkable success under his belt, the NHL retired his jersey number 99 as a show of respect. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ &#8211; NOVEMBER 11: Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Edmonton Oilers skates on the ice during an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils on November 11, 1982 at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by B Bennett/Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images) Early Life Born on January 26th, 1961 in Brantford, Ontario, Gretzky had three brothers and a sister. He is the son of Phyllis Leone and Walter Gretzky. From an early age, his love for hockey came up at a very young age. His father introduced him to the sport and the rest as they say is history. He garnered attention when he was six by playing with older players. Therefore, Gretzky&#8217;s love for the game evolved into something special. The first example of recognizing his talents came when he earned the Rookie of the Year in the Metro Junior B Hockey League during the 1975-76 season. As the NHL didn&#8217;t allow signing players under the age of 20, Gretzky shifted his attention to the WHA but eventually found his way into the major leagues. Paulina Gretzky and father Wayne Gretzky during Paulina and Wayne Gretzky at Flare Magazine Release Party at Wayne Gretzky&#8217;s in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage) Later on, he met famous actress Janet Jones while serving as a judge on the television show, &#8220;Dance Forever.&#8221; The couple married each other in 1988 and the wedding ceremony was dubbed to be the &#8220;Royal Wedding&#8221; and reportedly cost over $1 million. They have three sons and two daughters. One of their daughters, Paulina Gretzky married famous golfer, Dustin Johnson. Wayne Gretzky Career At the age of 17, he signed a contract worth $1.75 million USD seven-year personal services contract with the Indianapolis Racers in the World Hockey Association (WHA). After that, Wayne got traded to the Edmonton Oilers. He led them to four Stanley Cup victories. The magnitude of his stunning feats came when he became the MVP of the NHL in his first season. Soon after, the accolades kept coming in. The speed and finesse he showcased became the turning point of the whole league. Similar comparisons to Stephen Curry come to mind in how he revolutionized the game with his three-point shooting. Gretzky, on the other hand, did it all. During his first season with the Oilers, he scored 51 goals and 86 assists. the 1980-81 season saw a penultimate rise in his stardom by averaging over two points in a game. The 1985-86 season saw Gretzky 163 assists and 215 points. He became the NHL&#8217;s leading scorer for seven consecutive years while winning the Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP award) for eight consecutive years. PHILADELPHIA, PA &#8211; JANUARY 14: Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Edmonton Oilers skates on the ice during an NHL game against the Philadelphia Flyers on January 14, 1982 at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images) Inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1999, his career mounted to 2857 points and 894 goals. Despite trying his luck in coaching, the glittering playing career did not reciprocate during his coaching tenure. After that, he focused on being a TV analyst. Wayne Gretzky&#8217;s career in numbers Here are some of the astonishing Gretzky numbers: Most goals: 894 in 20 seasons Most goals in one season: 92 Most assists: 1963 Most assists in one season: 163 Most points: 2,857 in 1,487 games (894 goals, 1,963 assists) Most 100-or-more point seasons: 15 Longest consecutive point-scoring streak from the start of the season: 51 in 1983–84; 61 goals, 92 assists for 153 points (October 5, 1983, to January 28, 1984) Most playoff goals: 122 Most playoff assists: 260 Bildnummer: 03349433 Datum: 13.02.1998 Copyright: imago/KoseckiWayne Gretzky (Kanada); Vdia, quer, hinten, Rücken, Rückansicht, Rückennummer, Olympische Winterspiele Nagano 1998, Spiele, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot, Länderspiel, Nagano Aufnahmedatum geschätzt, Dynamik, Eishockey OS Winter Herren Mannschaft Einzelbild Aktion Personen Wayne Gretzky&#8217;s Net Worth and Endorsements Amassing various records and achievements, Wayne Gretzky&#8217;s successful career mounted him a net worth of $250 million. In his yesteryears, Gretzky earned $46 million in salary while earning an additional $50 million in endorsements. After adjusting for inflation, he earned $150 million. His vast portfolio comprises sports team ownership, a vineyard, real estate ventures, and more. Contact Wayne Gretzky: Instagram: waynegretzky  Age 61  Nationality Canada  Height 5&#8217;11&#8221;  Weight 190lbs  Stanley Cup victories 1983–84, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1987–88  Marital Status Married to Janet Jones  Net Worth $250 million

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