Dustin Johnson’s Latest Disappointing Update Sparks Major Upheaval Among Golf Fans

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The upcoming Saudi International is set to host many golfers from LIV Golf. However, the much-anticipated event won’t have the former world number one and the winner of the lucrative Tour’s inaugural season, Dustin Johnson. The golfer who was headlined for the tournament announced his withdrawal a day before the players stepped on the field

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dustin's withdrawal

Johnson impressed the golf world last year with his astonishing results on the Saudi-funded Tour. The 38-year-old earned $35 million from the new Tour just through his on-course performances. He looked to continue his top-notch form in 2023, but it was stopped in its tracks by a back injury. [{ "selector": ".fecpm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-347px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Dustin Johnson out of Saudi International

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Though the upcoming event in Jeddah is part of the Asian Tour, all of the 48 LIV Golf defectors were seeking to compete at the tournament. Nonetheless, earlier today, DJ announced his withdrawal from the event due to a back injury. [{ "selector": ".stsea-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-347px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

owgr point out for grab

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Dustin Johnson was widely considered a favorite to win the $5 million prize money and bag home the 26 OWGR points. But with him being injured, the win is up for grabs. The severity of the injury is still unknown. LIV Golf’s second season will commence in Mexico’s El Camaleon Golf Club in Mayakoba on February 24 onwards. [{ "selector": ".pfzaq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-355px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

missed another opportunity

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Whether the former world number one will be fit in time to defend his LIV Golf title is unclear. Nonetheless, as the news of DJ missing the upcoming Saudi event made headlines, golf fans shared their reactions on Twitter. Since he withdrew from the tournament, some speculated his return to the PGA Tour while others claimed he missed an opportunity to earn some valuable OWGR points. [{ "selector": ".dnpec-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-355px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Golf fans react to Dustin Johnson’s withdrawal

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Though Johnson may be out of Saudi International, his absence will surely be missed. Let’s take a look at what the golf world had to say. [{ "selector": ".wqdwe-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-354px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]