Dustin Johnsons huge LIV earnings ahead of | Golf News

2022 LIV Golf particular person champion Dustin Johnson will compete in the Dubai Desert Classic from Jan. 22-25, a $9 million event on the DP World Tour.

He’ll be half of an elite subject at the Emirates Golf Club, which already boasts Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Viktor Hovland, and 2025 winner Tyrrell Hatton. Johnson has already gathered substantial wealth since becoming a member of the Saudi breakaway league in 2022.

He initially signed a four-year, $125 million deal, which ranked as the fifth-largest at that time. Throughout his four-year tenure, Johnson has emerged as LIV’s fourth-highest earner, amassing practically $61 million across more than 49 occasions.

Only Jon Rahm (over $75 million), Joaquin Niemann, and Talor Gooch have earned more. Meanwhile, a top PGA Tour star has made a ultimate choice on leaving after a profitable LIV Golf offer.

Johnson boasts three LIV victories – each value $4 million. He claimed the tour’s first particular person championship in 2022, an achievement that alone introduced him $18 million.

The 2016 US Open champion and 2020 Masters winner now has a probability to declare another substantial payday in Dubai. He expressed enthusiasm about the event when the announcement was made this week.

“I’m really looking forward to playing the Hero Dubai Desert Classic for the first time,” Johnson said of the event. “I’ve heard great things about the event and Emirates Golf Club.

“When you look at past champions like Seve, Tiger, and Rory, you realize it is a actually prestigious event with unimaginable historical past…..-I’m excited to compete for the Dallah Trophy and be half of what is always a world-class subject.”

The presence of McIlroy, Lowry, and Hovland will lend the Desert Classic the aura of a major tournament on either the PGA or LIV tour. Simon Corkill, the Tournament Director, spoke about the star-studded lineup.

“To welcome three global superstars of this caliber to the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic is extremely thrilling,” he said. “With this being Dustin’s first skilled tour event in Dubai, we’re thrilled to showcase Emirates Golf Club to one of the sport’s greatest names.

“Alongside Tyrrell, Tommy and Rory, the quality and depth of our field continues to strengthen as we head into what promises to be an exceptional 37th edition.”

Hatton completed -15 to edge out Daniel Hiller at -14 by a single stroke. McIlroy tied for fourth place at -12, while his fellow 2025 Ryder Cup winner Tommy Fleetwood ended up tied for twenty first at -5.