Dustin Johnson Major Championship Wins
Dustin Johnson has won 3 major championships in his professional golf career. His first major victory came at the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, where he finished 4 strokes ahead of Jim Furyk and Phil Mickelson. Johnson's second major win was the 2019 Masters Tournament, where he held off Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele to claim the green jacket. His most recent major victory was the 2020 Masters Tournament, where he won by 5 strokes over Cameron Smith and Louis Oosthuizen. These victories solidified his status among the elite players of his generation. For more details on his career, see his profile on the PGA Tour official site Dustin Johnson PGA Tour Profile.
Johnson's major victories have contributed significantly to his career earnings and world ranking. His 2016 U.S. Open win earned him $3.3 million in prize money and propelled him to the top of the Official World Golf Ranking. The 2019 Masters victory added $2.07 million to his earnings and reinforced his position as one of the premier players in the sport. His 2020 Masters win, which took place in November due to the COVID-19 pandemic, earned him $2.16 million and a 5-stroke victory margin. These performances demonstrate his consistent ability to perform at the highest level in the sport's most prestigious events.
Dustin Johnson's Major Championship Record
U.S. Open Victory
Dustin Johnson's 2016 U.S. Open victory at Oakmont Country Club marked his first major championship. He finished at 5-under par 276, with a final round 69 to secure the title. This victory was particularly significant as it was his first major after multiple top finishes in other championships. Johnson's performance at Oakmont demonstrated his ability to handle the challenging conditions of one of golf's most demanding courses. The win also qualified him for subsequent U.S. Opens and other major championships.
Masters Tournament Victories
Dustin Johnson won the Masters Tournament twice, in 2019 and 2020. His 2019 victory came after a final round 67, finishing at 20-under par 268. The 2020 Masters, held in November, saw Johnson finish at 20-under par 268 again, with a dominant performance throughout the tournament. These victories at Augusta National Golf Club are among the most prestigious in professional golf. Johnson's back-to-back Masters appearances in 2019 and 2020, with a victory in the latter, highlight his consistency at this major championship.
Dustin Johnson's Major Championship Performance
Runner-Up Finishes and Near Misses
Dustin Johnson has finished as runner-up in 2 major championships. He finished T2 at the 2011 U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club, 1 stroke behind Rory McIlroy. Johnson also finished T2 at the 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black, 1 stroke behind Brooks Koepka. These near misses demonstrate his ability to compete at the highest level in major championships, even when he did not secure the victory. His consistent top finishes in majors reflect his sustained excellence in the sport.
Career Earnings and Major Wins
Dustin Johnson's 3 major championship victories have contributed significantly to his career earnings, which exceed $80 million in PGA Tour prize money. His major wins have also