Dustin Johnson resigns from PGA Tour, commits to LIV Golf

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Dustin Johnson, the former No. 1 golfer in the world and the 2020 Masters champion, said Tuesday he resigned from the PGA Tour as he readied himself for LIV Golf’s first tournament.

Johnson is one of the top golfers who decided to join the Saudi-funded golf league. He, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia and Kevin Na are among those competing in their tournaments.

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Dustin Johnson lines up a putt during the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club on May 19, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

"Obviously at this time it’s hard to speak on what the consequences will be, but for right now I resigned my membership from the Tour," he said. "I’m going to play here, for now. That’s the plan. But what the consequences are going to be, obviously I can’t comment on how the Tour is going to handle it."

Johnson said he still plans on playing in the majors unless he hears otherwise. 

Johnson was apparently lured away from the Tour by an appealing offer. According to The Telegraph last week, Johnson signed a $125 million deal – although the length of that deal was not immediately known.

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Dustin Johnson hits his shot from the 14th tee during the PGA Championship on May 19, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Darren Carroll/PGA of America)

He said in February he was committed to the PGA Tour. It was unclear what changed.

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan told agents their clients wouldn’t be able to play on both tours, according to ESPN.

"As communicated to our entire membership on May 10, PGA Tour members have not been