Johnson to miss first Open since 2009 as major streak ends
Dustin Johnson to miss The Open for first time since 2009
📍 The outcome
Dustin Johnson made a decision that ended a 17-year major streak. He did not compete in the final qualifying for the 2026 Open Championship.
Epilogue added 90d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Johnson to miss first Open since 2009 as major streak ends BBC · 96d ago broke it first
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Dustin Johnson will miss The Open Championship for the first time since 2009, ending his 17-year streak of competing in the major. Coverage from various golf outlets, including bunkered.co.uk, LIV Golf, Yorkshire Post, Today's Golfer, and BBC, emphasizes Johnson's surprising decision and its implications.
The streak's end has garnered attention from golf enthusiasts and media. The focus now shifts to the Final Qualifying for The Open Championship, where 16 big names, including LIV Golf players and club pros, will compete for a spot in the tournament.
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Why is Dustin Johnson missing The Open?
Coverage does not specify
How long was Dustin Johnson's streak of competing in The Open?
17 years
What event will take place before The Open Championship?
Final Qualifying for The Open Championship
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