Dustin Johnson, a prominent figure in golf, has had a career marked by major victories and a notable move to LIV Golf. He held the Official World Golf Ranking No. 1 spot for a total of 135 weeks. As of April 2026, Johnson has 11 top-5 finishes and 23 top-10 finishes across 65 major appearances.
Johnson made headlines in 2022 by leaving the PGA Tour and joining LIV Golf. He signed a four-year, $125 million deal to become one of the league’s most notable golfers.
Johnson’s Record-Setting 2020 Masters Win
Johnson’s performance at the 2020 Masters saw him secure his first green jacket. He finished at 20-under par, setting a record as the lowest total score in Masters history. This edged out the performances of Im Sung-Jae and Cameron Smith, who both finished at 15-under.
The previous record was held jointly by Tiger Woods (1997) and Jordan Spieth (2015), both at 18-under. Since Johnson’s victory, the closest anyone has come to matching his score was Jon Rahm in 2023, who finished at 12-under.
- Lowest score at the Masters: 20-under-par (Dustin Johnson, 2020)
- Previous record: 18-under-par (Tiger Woods, 1997 and Jordan Spieth, 2015)
2016 U.S. Open Victory at Oakmont
Johnson’s first major win came at the 2016 U.S. Open, held at Oakmont Country Club. He finished at 4-under, surpassing Shane Lowry, Scott Piercy, and Jim Furyk, who tied for second at 1-under. Johnson earned a payout of $1,800,000 for the win.
During the final round, Lowry had seven bogeys and just one birdie. Johnson, in contrast, recorded three birdies and two bogeys.
Current Standing
Johnson is still competing at a high level. At the 2026 Masters, he was at even-par after the second round and made the cut.
Throughout his career, Johnson has won two majors: the 2016 U.S. Open and the 2020 Masters Tournament.