What is Dustin Johnson’s Net Worth and Career Earnings?
Dustin Johnson, an American professional golfer, has a net worth of $100 million dollars. He held the number-one-ranked golfer position for 64 weeks, starting in 2017, which is one of the longest runs for any golfer.
Johnson has been very successful in his career, especially in World Golf Championships where he has won more than any other golfer except for Tiger Woods. He is known for his skill in driving and is one of the longest drivers on the PGA Tour.
As of now, Johnson has won $70 million in tournament prize money. When including the $15 million he won at the 2020 FedEx Cup title, he is the third highest-earning golfer of all time, behind Tiger Woods ($120 million) and Phil Mickelson ($92 million). However, technically, FedEx Cup money is not counted as PGA tour winnings. Therefore, when removing that $15 million, Dustin is the fifth highest-earning golfer in history.
Dustin Johnson’s Early Life and Career
Dustin Hunter Johnson was born on June 22, 1984, in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended Coastal Carolina University, where he played on the college golf team and majored in Sports Management.
Johnson showed great potential as an amateur golfer during his university years and quickly became passionate about the sport.
Dustin Johnson’s Career Highlights
Dustin Johnson turned pro in 2007 and earned his PGA Tour card by 2008. In his debut year on the PGA Tour, he won the Turning Stone Resort Championship and the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. By the end of 2009, he ranked 15th in terms of PGA Tour money winnings.
In 2010, Johnson defended his AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am title by defeating former world number one David Duval. He later won the BMW Championship at Cog Hill, boosting his PGA Tour money ranking to fourth by the end of the season.
In 2011, Johnson finished tied for second place at the Open Championship in England, his best-ever achievement at a major championship. He also won another PGA Tour title at The Barclays, elevating him to fourth in the world rankings.
After suffering a back injury in 2012, Johnson recovered in 2013, winning the Hyundai Tournament of Champions and the WGC-HSBC Champions. In 2014, he took a break from golf to seek help for personal challenges, but returned in 2015 and quickly climbed the world rankings once again.
In 2016, Johnson reached the top three in the world rankings and won the Genesis Open in 2017, earning the distinction of being the number-one ranked golfer in the world. He also won the WGC-Mexico Championship, the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play event, and The Northern Trust in 2017.
Despite suffering a back injury and missing the 2017 Masters Tournament, Johnson went on to win the Sentry Tournament of Champions, the FedEx St. Jude Classic, and the RBC Canadian Open in 2018. In 2019, he won the Saudi International and the WGC-Mexico Championship, tied for second place at the Masters Tournament, and placed second at the PGA Championship.
In 2020, Johnson won the Travelers Championship, The Northern Trust, the FedEx Cup, and the Tour Championship, putting him back into the top spot on the world rankings.
After months of speculation and denials, Dustin Johnson has reportedly joined the controversial LIV Golf league, which is backed by Saudi Arabia. The league is seen as a direct rival and threat to the longstanding PGA. It is reported that Johnson was paid $125 million to join the league.
However, this decision has come with consequences. As a result of his move to LIV, Johnson lost his primary sponsor, Royal Bank of Canada.
Dustin Johnson’s Impressive Career Earnings
Dustin Johnson has won over $74 million in tournament prize money throughout his career, making him the third-highest-earning golfer of all time behind Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. However, when you subtract the $15 million he won at the 2020 FedEx Cup, he drops to fifth place.
Adding in his $125 million LIV payday, it’s possible that his career earnings have surpassed $200 million as of mid-2022. When factoring in endorsements, his earnings easily exceed $20 million.
Dustin Johnson’s Relationship with Paulina Gretzky
Dustin Johnson, a professional golfer, has been in a well-known relationship with Paulina Gretzky, the daughter of hockey player Wayne Gretzky. The two got engaged in 2013 after dating for seven months.
Over the years, they have had two children together and their relationship has been the subject of much media attention.
Dustin Johnson’s Real Estate Holdings in Florida
In 2015, Dustin Johnson purchased a $4.95 million residence in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The property spans 8,000 square feet and includes a dock leading to a private island.
The following year, Johnson sold a property in North Palm Beach for $3.825 million. The residence boasts a swimming pool, spa, wine cellar, and almost 4,500 square feet of living space.
In 2017, Johnson acquired another property in the Harbour Isle area of North Palm Beach for $2.9 million. The residence, which was initially listed for $4.5 million in 2015, features 90 feet of waterfront, a private dock, and an elevator.
