Dustin Johnson Sets 2031 Retirement Date Ahead US Open Return

Dustin Johnson, the two-time major champion and former world No. 1, has announced that he plans to retire from professional golf in six years, around 2031, after which he intends to go fishing, a longtime passion of his. Despite a recent tough stretch—missing five of his last seven major cuts and failing to finish in the top three in his last 20 LIV Golf events—Johnson remains optimistic about his game, stating he feels "really close" to his best form and is working to clean up mistakes. Johnson's return to Oakmont for the 2025 U.S. Open is notable, as it marks the course where he won his first major in 2016 under dramatic circumstances. Since joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour in 2022, he has earned over $182 million but has faced criticism regarding his commitment and work ethic. Johnson acknowledges the difficulty of courses like Oakmont but believes his game has improved recently, and he is motivated to regain his status among the world’s top golfers. He also mentioned he is considering, albeit reluctantly, the possibility of playing on the Champions Tour in the future but hopes to avoid that scenario.