Johnson to miss first Open since 2009 as major streak ends
Dustin Johnson to miss The Open for first time since 2009
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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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Quick answers
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
Coverage (13)
- 2026 Open Championship final qualifying leaderboard, updates, scores, highlights, live video Golfweek · 1d ago
- The Countdown to the Open Continues During Final Q: Here Are the Names To Look Out For Today Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Open Championship final qualifying 2026: Scores, host sites, notable players GOLF.com · 1d ago
- Why Dustin Johnson’s latest decision leaves question marks over his future if LIV Golf folds hitc.com · 1d ago
- 'Where Have All The Underdog Heroes Gone?' Golf Monthly · 1d ago
- Big names, LIV golfers, amateurs in final qualifying for 2026 British Open Central Oregon Daily · 1d ago
- What you need to know about Final Qualifying for The Open 2026 Golfshake.com · 1d ago
- ‘It’s not fair!’ DP World Tour pro blasts ‘rubbish’ Open Final Qualifying Today's Golfer · 1d ago
- 16 big names competing in Open Final Qualifying bunkered.co.uk · 1d ago
- Stage set for LIV Golf players at Final Qualifying for The Open Championship LIV Golf · 1d ago
- Danny Willett bids for Open return alongside club pros and amateurs, but not Dustin Johnson Yorkshire Post · 1d ago
- Dustin Johnson makes major decision as 17-year streak comes to surprising end Today's Golfer · 1d ago
- Johnson to miss first Open since 2009 as major streak ends BBC · 1d ago broke it first
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