Dustin Johnson Skips Open Qualifier, Ends Major Streak

Dustin Johnson has opted out of the final qualifying round for the upcoming Open Championship, thereby concluding a significant streak of major championship participation. As of June 30, 2026, this decision means Johnson will not appear in a major for the first time since the 2017 Masters, ending an impressive run of 38 consecutive starts.

This withdrawal also signifies Johnson's absence from his first Open Championship since his initial appearance in 2009. He had participated in every Open Championship held since, achieving a runner-up finish in 2011 and accumulating five top-10 performances in the event.

Johnson, aged 42, was not automatically exempt for this major and needed to successfully navigate the final qualifying stages. He had been listed for a 36-hole qualifier at Dundonald Links in Scotland on Tuesday. However, news emerged on Monday that he had withdrawn from this event.

No specific reason was given for Johnson's withdrawal. He was not the only LIV Golf participant to forgo final qualifying, as Spain's David Puig and Mexico's Carlos Ortiz also withdrew. Johnson, a former World No. 1, is celebrated for his victories at the 2016 U.S. Open and the 2020 Masters. This year, he made the cut in all three of his major appearances, securing T33 at the Masters, T44 at the PGA Championship, and T32 at the U.S. Open. His last LIV Golf victory was in February 2024.