Dustin Johnson
Dustin Johnson 2022: Net worth, salary, and endorsements
Dustin Hunter Johnson is an American professional golfer. He picked up the sport early but became popular after an amazing college career at Coastal Carolina University. He graduated from the university with a Sports Management degree.
Johnson is currently the #3 golfer in the world. Moreover, he was #1 last year and first rose to that position in February 2017. His brother Austin has been his caddie since 2013.
Dustin Johnson Family
Dustin is one of Scott & Kandee Johnson's three children. His father was a club golf pro when Dustin was a child, but the golfer still picked up the sport by himself. His parents divorced in the 90s, which led to Dustin living with his father, and just occasionally with his mother.
Johnson became engaged to Paulina Gretzky, daughter of the legendary NHL star, Wayne Gretzky, in 2013. They have two sons together, Tatum, who was born in 2015, and River, who was born in 2017. The couple isn't married yet.
Dustin Johnson Records
The American golfer has won two Majors so far: the 2016 US Open and the 2020 Masters Tournament. Johnson is the first player to win each of the four World Golf Championship events. He has won it six times, and only Tiger Woods has more wins than him.
With his 72-hole scoring total of 268 at Augusta National, Johnson broke the Masters record of 270 which Tiger Woods had set back in 1997, and Jordan Spieth had tied in 2015. His tally of four bogeys was also the fewest in tournament history.
Johnson has won at least one title in every season since his debut in 2007. He is now on terms with Tiger Woods, who also has a streak of 14, and is behind only Jack Nicklaus who had a streak of 17.
Johnson was a part of the US team at Ryder Cup 2021, where they defeated defending champions Europe by 19-0 with Johnson going 5–0–0. He also won the inaugural Nicklaus-Jacklin Award for the American team.
Dustin Johnson 2022 Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Johnson has an estimated net worth of $50 million. The American has earned just over $72 million from prize winnings from tournaments, making him the third highest-earning golfer of all time.
Dustin Johnson Endorsements
Johnson earns around $11 million a year from endorsements. Adidas, BodyArmor, Hublot, RBC, NetJets, Perfect Practice, and TaylorMade are some of the top companies that are currently sponsoring Johnson. Adidas has a Dustin Johnson collection, where fans can purchase the full look, right from his shoes to his hat.
Dustin Johnson Foundation and charity
The Dustin Johnson Foundation was established in 2010 with the goal of supporting youth initiatives, while also promoting and supporting youth and college golf programs. The foundation is set to host the 2021 edition of the DJ World Junior Golf Championship, where all funds raised will go towards providing scholarships and equipment to youth in need.
Johnson has also competed in multiple charity golf exhibition games, with the most recent one being in May 2020, when he joined forces with the fellow pro, Rory McIlroy, to raise funds for coronavirus relief.
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Full name | Dustin Hunter Johnson |
Nickname | DJ |
Age | 37 |
Birth Date | June 22, 1984 |
Residency | Jupiter, Florida |
Nationality | American |
Marital Status | Engaged to Paulina Gretzky |
College | Coastal Carolina University |
Height | 6'4 (193 m) |
Weight | 190 lbs |
Professional wins | 28 |
Highest ranking | #1 |