Dustin Johnson to miss first Open since 2009
Dustin Johnson will not compete in the 2026 Open Championship, marking the end of a 17-year streak of appearances at the tournament.
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Dustin Johnson is set to miss The Open Championship for the first time since 2009. The absence follows the conclusion of the tournament's final qualifying events, where various professionals and amateurs competed for entry.
Coverage from outlets including the BBC, Today's Golfer, and the Yorkshire Post confirms the departure from the event. Reporting also highlights the presence of other LIV Golf players and notable names participating in the final qualifying stages, while noting the end of Johnson’s multi-year streak.
Future updates will clarify how this decision impacts the player's broader tournament schedule. Coverage does not yet specify the reasoning behind the absence or the player's long-term competitive plans.
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Quick answers
How long was Dustin Johnson’s streak of appearances at The Open?
He had competed in every Open Championship since 2009, a streak of 17 years.
Who else participated in the final qualifying process?
The qualifying field included a mix of amateurs, club professionals, DP World Tour players, and LIV Golf athletes.
Why is Dustin Johnson missing the event?
The provided coverage notes the decision to miss the tournament but does not specify a reason.
Coverage (11)
- 2026 Open Championship final qualifying leaderboard, updates, scores, highlights, live video Golfweek · 53d ago
- The Countdown to the Open Continues During Final Q: Here Are the Names To Look Out For Today Yahoo Sports · 53d ago
- Open Championship final qualifying 2026: Scores, host sites, notable players GOLF.com · 53d ago
- Why Dustin Johnson’s latest decision leaves question marks over his future if LIV Golf folds hitc.com · 53d ago
- Big names, LIV golfers, amateurs in final qualifying for 2026 British Open Central Oregon Daily · 53d ago
- ‘It’s not fair!’ DP World Tour pro blasts ‘rubbish’ Open Final Qualifying Today's Golfer · 53d ago
- 16 big names competing in Open Final Qualifying bunkered.co.uk · 53d ago
- Stage set for LIV Golf players at Final Qualifying for The Open Championship LIV Golf · 53d ago
- Danny Willett bids for Open return alongside club pros and amateurs, but not Dustin Johnson Yorkshire Post · 53d ago
- Dustin Johnson makes major decision as 17-year streak comes to surprising end Today's Golfer · 53d ago
- Dustin Johnson to miss first Open since 2009 BBC · 53d ago
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