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 40d ago, after coverage quieted.
Who reported it (13)
- 2026 Open Championship final qualifying leaderboard, updates, scores, highlights, live video Golfweek · 47d ago
- The Countdown to the Open Continues During Final Q: Here Are the Names To Look Out For Today Yahoo Sports · 47d ago
- Open Championship final qualifying 2026: Scores, host sites, notable players GOLF.com · 47d ago
- Why Dustin Johnson’s latest decision leaves question marks over his future if LIV Golf folds hitc.com · 47d ago
- 'Where Have All The Underdog Heroes Gone?' Golf Monthly · 47d ago
- Big names, LIV golfers, amateurs in final qualifying for 2026 British Open Central Oregon Daily · 47d ago
- What you need to know about Final Qualifying for The Open 2026 Golfshake.com · 47d ago
- ‘It’s not fair!’ DP World Tour pro blasts ‘rubbish’ Open Final Qualifying Today's Golfer · 47d ago
- 16 big names competing in Open Final Qualifying bunkered.co.uk · 47d ago
- Stage set for LIV Golf players at Final Qualifying for The Open Championship LIV Golf · 47d ago
- Danny Willett bids for Open return alongside club pros and amateurs, but not Dustin Johnson Yorkshire Post · 47d ago
- Dustin Johnson makes major decision as 17-year streak comes to surprising end Today's Golfer · 47d ago
- Johnson to miss first Open since 2009 as major streak ends BBC · 47d ago broke it first
What happened
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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Questions people are asking
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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