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Dustin Johnson received a special invitation to play in the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. Despite his past success, his recent performance has been lackluster since joining LIV Golf.
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Dustin Johnson will be teeing off at Aronimink Golf Club for the 2026 PGA Championship this month.
The two-time major winner most recently won on the biggest stage at the 2021 Masters, but he was given a special invitation by the PGA of America to compete for the Wannamaker Trophy this year.
Johnson is one of the best to ever play the sport, but his form since joining LIV Golf has seen him fade into irrelevance. His most recent major championship top 10 was at the 2023 US Open, and he missed the cut in three of the four majors last season.
So golf fans were divided as to whether Johnson should be playing in this yearâs PGA Championship.
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Ultimately, the PGA of America wants eyes on their event, so inviting an immensely popular two-time major champion into the fray helps them achieve that. And some fans said his elite play throughout his career makes him deserving of special treatment.
One fan posted to X: âgolf is best when the best players are competing. DJ has been down of late, but I have no problem with LIV golfers returning.â
Another added, â2 time major champ deserves special treatment, I mean invitation.â
One fan was happy to see Johnson playing in the event, but questioned if heâs deserving due to his recent major record. They said, âLove to see. DJ has been nonexistent in majors the last 3-4 years thoughâŠâ
Thatâs an opinion held by many golf fans, who think the major championship should be the best collection of talent fighting for the win, instead of a legends showcase.
One fan posted, âWasted spot. Heâs missing the cut. Better off giving the opportunity to a club pro whoâs more deserving.â
Dustin Johnson received a special invitation from the PGA of America to compete for the Wannamaker Trophy this year.
Dustin Johnson's recent performance has been poor, with his last top 10 finish in a major being at the 2023 US Open and missing the cut in three of the four majors last season.
The 2026 PGA Championship will be held at Aronimink Golf Club.
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Johnson is currently the world number 468, a ranking inflated by the lack of OWGR points on the LIV until this season, but still a reflection of his performances at majors.
One fan said, âTotally bââx, never won it, is not even a top 200 player anymore, and will be taking a spot of someone who has earned it. Itâs a disgrace.â
Another agreed: âSimply doesnât deserve one. Currently ranked #125 on @DataGolf 28th on @livgolf_league.
âHas been absolutely useless in recent majors. Adds nothing to an event. His DGAF attitude is tiresome. What a total waste of an exemption.â
How you feel about this is merely a barometer of your feelings on sponsor exemptions. We want to see the best players and the biggest names at these events, but at what point does poor form rule you out of majors?
This may be the last year Johnson receives this treatment if he continues not to show any signs of life.