Dustin Johnson
Professional golfer, U.S. Open champion
Born
June 22nd, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1984, this golfer achieved significant success on the PGA Tour. In 2016, won the U.S. Open, marking a major milestone in the career. Known for an impressive driving distance, often led the tour in this category. Secured multiple championships including The Masters in 2020. Maintains a consistent presence among the top-ranked players in the world.
Won the 2016 U.S. Open
Claimed the 2020 Masters Tournament
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