Former World No.1 Dustin Johnson Suffers a Massive Setback for the First Time in 13 Years

Published 12/12/2022, 7:12 AM EST

No golfer at LIV Golf has enjoyed the new Tour more than Dustin Johnson. He has been one of the best golfers on the Saudi-funded Tour, winning the inaugural season and bagging a stunning $30,758,600, from the six events. Although the former world no.1 has earned millions, he has paid the price for his decision to play LIV Golf.

In the latest OWGR rankings, it was revealed that DJ was no longer a part of the top 40 golfers in the world.

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Dustin Johnson lost his spot among the world’s top 40 golfers

In the recent changes to the Official World Golf Rankings, Dustin Johnson became the latest to suffer for his move to the Saudi-backed Tour. Though he sat at #40 last week, the two-time Major winner fell down to #41 in this week’s rankings.

It is not very common for Dustin Johnson to be so far behind his colleagues in the golf rankings. He hasn’t been placed below the 40th rank since 2010. LIV Golf has taken the initiative to make sure they receive the OWGR points system as soon as possible to ensure that they can attract the game’s biggest names.

Although LIV Golf has made efforts to earn themselves the right to fall into the criteria of OWGR points, it has failed as it follows the 54-hole format. And because of such an issue, players of the breakaway Tour have been the biggest victim.

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Nonetheless, DJ has had one of his best seasons, with constant top-10 finishes in LIV Golf. It will be quite a shame to not watch him at any Major next year due to the OWGR ranking system. Hopefully, the governing body figures out a positive outcome for all, so no golfer, regardless of their Tour has to suffer.

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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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Rohini Kottu

Former World No.1 Dustin Johnson Suffers a Massive Setback for the First Time in 13 Years

Dustin Johnson lost his spot among the world’s top 40 golfers

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