Dustin Hunter Johnson (born June 22, 1984) is an American professional golfer.
Dustin Johnson has won 2 Majors.
Facts:
- Johnson held the world No. 1 ranking for 135 consecutive weeks (from February 2017 to May 2021), the third-longest streak in PGA Tour history.
- His wife, Paulina Gretzky, is the daughter of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.
- Known for his long drives, Johnson regularly ranks among the longest hitters on the PGA Tour, averaging well over 300 yards.
- His distinctive bowed wrist at the top of his backswing helps him generate more power and control, a key to his success.
- Johnson was also a standout basketball player in high school and could have pursued a career in that sport.
- He won his first major at the 2016 U.S. Open, despite being assessed a controversial one-stroke penalty.
- After contracting COVID-19 in 2020, he returned to the sport with a win at the 2020 Masters Tournament, setting a record score of 20-under par.
- Johnson was one of the first high-profile players to join the LIV Golf series in 2022, shaking up the professional golf landscape.
- He enjoys fishing and has said that spending time on the water helps him relax and stay focused on the course.
- Johnson has multiple hole-in-ones on the PGA Tour, showcasing his precision and skill on par-3s.
- It’s also well documented that his go-to on-course snack is an almond butter and jelly sandwich. We’re yet to see if Johnson uses Energy Gels such as Maurten or GU Energy on course.