$100M Worth Dustin Johnson is the Richest LIV Golf Defector per Latest Report

Published 09/10/2022, 12:00 PM EDT

LIV Golf’s absurd money offerings are no secret in the world of golf. Along with the massive contracts to the golfers to join the Tour, it also provides hefty prize money to its participants. Dustin Johnson happens to be the highest earner of the newly found Tour when it comes to earning through prize money.

Dustin Johnson was one of the first golfers to be announced to join the Saudi-backed Tour. The 38-year-old reportedly signed a contract worth $125 million. In addition to his 9-figure contract, DJ also happens to be enjoying the prize money of LIV Golf.

Johnson has been a successful golfer since his PGA Tour days. However, he also has been continuing his top-quality golf at the lucrative series. Let’s take a look at how the golfer managed to place himself at the top.

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Dustin Johnson is the highest-earning star in LIV Golf

After four events of its inaugural year, Johnson’s consistent top form has helped him to reach the top of the list of the highest earners in the LIV Golf. DJ didn’t have the best of a start at LIV Golf’s maiden event in London. He earned $625,000 after finishing tied to 6th position, making it his least-earned winnings in the breakaway Tour.

DJ leads the way. 👀 pic.twitter.com/jca7CKVA9a
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) September 9, 2022

Nonetheless, when the Saudi-backed Tour had its first tournament on American soil in Portland, Johnson finished tied to the third position, earning $1,275,000. During LIV Golf Bedminster, the third event of the Tour, the two-time Major winner earned 2nd place tied with Matthew Wolf. He earned $1,812,500 at the Trump National Golf Club.

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As each LIV Golf event progressed, Dustin Johnson’s form also happened to be picking up. The golfer finally picked his first win of the breakaway Tour at LIV Golf Boston Invitational. This helped Johnson in claiming $4 million and become the highest earner of the Tour.

The 38-year-old won a total number of $7,712,500 in individual earnings, while he earned the rest $2,250,000 through team winnings. His team 4 Aces GC also have been finishing at the top of nearly all events. In addition to team winnings, Dustin Johnson’s earnings have reached a total of $9.9 million, ahead of the 2nd position holder, Branden Grace, who earned $7.14 million in the Tour.

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However, in the end, all the earnings come after his success on the golf course. With a future devoted to LIV Golf, we may see Dustin Johnson enjoy a lot more money from the Saudi-backed Tour. Along with his signing bonus, it’s safe to say Johnson has been loving the life as part of the lucrative series.

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Abdul Bari is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed his Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Abdul is currently pursuing his Master’s in the same. With great affection for the world of sports, this avid golf lover turned to the course at a young age.

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Manaal Siddiqui

$100M Worth Dustin Johnson is the Richest LIV Golf Defector per Latest Report

Dustin Johnson is the highest-earning star in LIV Golf

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