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Biography Flash: Dustin Johnson Locks in New LIV Golf Deal While World Ranking Plummets Outside Top 500


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Dustin Johnson has been back in the headlines this week after finalizing a new contract with LIV Golf, brushing aside swirling speculation about a possible return to the PGA Tour. Multiple outlets including Arab News and Flushing It have confirmed that Johnson inked a fresh deal, reaffirming his status as the captain of the 4 Aces GC for the 2026 season. While the financials remain shrouded in secrecy, insiders point out it's another blockbuster agreement for Johnson, keeping him as a centerpiece of the Saudi-backed league and ending all talk of a PGA comeback for now. Johnson was recently spotted in New York for top-level league meetings, propelling a fresh surge in media chatter about his long-term commitment to the LIV tour, as Instagram and Rossi Golf highlighted in recent days.

On course, Johnson’s 2025 campaign has been an uncharacteristic rollercoaster—he notched a solo third-place finish at LIV Golf Indianapolis in August, his best LIV showing since last year’s Las Vegas triumph, but overall had a mixed season. The 4 Aces wrapped up the year qualifying as the fifth seed for the Team Championship in Michigan, now looming just days away according to Fox Sports. Individually, Johnson finished 14th in the season standings, missing the cut at the Masters, PGA Championship, and US Open, but salvaged some pride with a T23 at The Open Championship.

While his world ranking continues to tumble—falling outside the top 500 for the first time in his career—Johnson remains a fixture in the news cycle and on social media. Fans and critics alike have weighed in on his decision to lock in with LIV, debating whether he is choosing guaranteed money and an easier schedule over the intense grind of the traditional PGA Tour. Instagram reactions have run the gamut, from applause for his business savvy and longevity, to skepticism about whether he’s still a force in elite golf. According to Golf Forever’s Instagram, Johnson is “taking care of his family for generations” and embracing the freedom LIV’s smaller schedule provides. Some bluntly suggest, “He can’t compete on the PGA Tour anymore, so this was his only option.”

Off the main tour, the Dustin Johnson World Junior concluded in Myrtle Beach March 2, with Aarav Shah and Kayla Bryant capturing titles in tough conditions—proof that Johnson’s legacy is alive in junior golf even as his own career transitions into a new chapter, as reported by AmateurGolf.com and PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.

Johnson has also been candid in recent public comments about his fluctuating form, telling The Golfing Gazette on November 19 that he remains focused and is determined to improve heading into 2026. Rounding out the week, he’s featured in several viral Instagram clips discussing mindsets and handling adversity, resonating with fans who still see him as an iconic figure.

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