Dustin Johnson
USA · Age 41
#45
World Ranking
55.5
Avg DFS Points
8.2%
Win Rate
74%
Cut Rate
Player Overview
Dustin Johnson is a two-time major champion and former world number one who was arguably the most naturally gifted golfer of his generation. The South Carolina native's combination of elite length off the tee, athletic ability, and effortless power made him one of the most dominant players on the PGA Tour for over a decade. Johnson won the 2016 U.S. Open and the 2020 Masters with a record-setting 20-under performance at Augusta National. His move to LIV Golf in 2022 has limited his major championship appearances, and age has begun to erode his dominance. However, Johnson still possesses the raw talent to compete at the highest level on weeks when his interest and motivation align. In DFS, Johnson is now a high-risk, moderate-reward option best deployed selectively in major championship GPPs.
Strokes Gained Profile
Dustin Johnson's strokes gained breakdown shows where they gain or lose strokes relative to the PGA Tour field average. Positive values indicate above-average performance in that category.
Recent Tournament Results
| Tournament | Finish |
|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | T18 |
| PGA Championship | T25 |
| LIV Golf Las Vegas | 1st |
| The Open Championship | T30 |
| U.S. Open | T28 |
Best Course Fits
Courses where Dustin Johnson's strokes gained profile aligns best with the demands of the venue, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.
Worst Course Fits
Courses where Dustin Johnson's skill profile is a poor match, suggesting they may underperform relative to salary in DFS.
DFS Strategy Tips for Dustin Johnson
Johnson is past his prime but still dangerous at courses where driving distance is king. Augusta and Torrey Pines remain good fits.
His 74% cut rate makes him a high-risk DFS play. Only deploy him in GPPs where a missed cut won't sink your portfolio.
Johnson's ownership in majors has decreased as his form has declined, creating occasional leverage opportunities.
Treat Johnson as a nostalgia fade in most weeks — his name recognition inflates ownership beyond what his current form justifies.
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