Dustin Johnson is the only LIV player who could make the cut at all four major championships in 2026. He still needs to qualify for The Open Championship.
What happened?
LIV Golf posted on social media praising Dustin Johnson's form in the majors this year. However, the post was met with criticism as it failed to mention Johnson's actual results.
Why it matters for Dustin Johnson
Johnson deserves credit for being the last man standing for LIV. He is one of only 22 players to make the cut at all three majors so far this year.
The two-time major champion has not finished inside the top 30 at any of those events. His best finish of the year so far came at the US Open as he ended up in a tie for 32nd.
What comes next?
LIV Golf needs to stop rewriting history if they want to be taken seriously. They are trying to put themselves in the shop window as they seek new investment for next season and beyond.
Scott O’Neil and the decision-makers should work behind the scenes to figure out what is stopping their players from performing well in the majors. Dustin Johnson's results this year are a far cry from his 2020 performance, where he won one major and finished inside the top six at the other two.
The fact that Johnson is being lauded for his results this year says a lot about how far his stock has fallen since he decided to sign with LIV. LIV should focus on improving their players' performance instead of trying to paint a different picture.
The US Open proved to be another huge disappointment for LIV, despite Tyrrell Hatton and Joaquin Niemann finishing inside the top 10 at Shinnecock Hills. Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm missed the cut in New York.
Dustin Johnson's performance is a rare bright spot for LIV. He has shown impressive consistency in making the cut at all three majors so far this year.
LIV Golf's social media post about Johnson was met with a number of replies from baffled golf fans. The post was seen as an attempt to rewrite history and ignore Johnson's actual results.
The league's event in Mexico City barely mentioned The Masters unless Tyrrell Hatton was being shown. Hatton was the only LIV player who finished inside the top 30 at Augusta National.
Dustin Johnson's results this year are a reminder that LIV Golf still has a long way to go in terms of performance. The league needs to focus on improving their players' results instead of trying to spin a positive narrative.
Johnson's performance in the majors this year has been a mixed bag. While he has made the cut at all three majors, he has not finished inside the top 30 at any of those events.
The Open Championship is the next major on the calendar. Dustin Johnson still needs to qualify for the event, which will be a crucial test for him and LIV Golf.
LIV Golf's decision to praise Johnson's form in the majors this year has sparked debate. While Johnson deserves credit for his consistency, the post was seen as misleading and an attempt to rewrite history.
The league's social media post was a mistake. It ignored Johnson's actual results and tried to paint a positive picture. LIV Golf needs to be more honest and transparent in their assessment of their players' performance.
Dustin Johnson's performance in the majors this year has been a rare bright spot for LIV Golf. However, the league needs to focus on improving their players' results instead of trying to spin a positive narrative.