Dustin Johnson takes leave of absence from golf
Dustin Johnson is taking a leave of absence from golf to seek help for what he said were "personal challenges."
www.espn.com.auI don’t have live-tools access right now to fetch the latest news, but here’s the likely context and how to verify quickly.
Direct answer
- Dustin Johnson’s absence from the Masters in recent years has typically been due to personal or health reasons or, in LIV-era contexts, his schedule with LIV Golf. For the exact, up-to-the-minute reason this year, please check a trusted, up-to-date sports outlet or the Masters official site.
How to verify the latest reason quickly
- Check the Masters official site or Masters social accounts for any withdrawal announcements or player statements.
- Look at reputable outlets (ESPN, CBS Sports, Golf Channel, PGA Tour) for a short news blurb or quote from DJ or his management.
- If Johnson did withdraw, the article usually quotes either “personal reasons,” an injury update, or “LIV schedule” considerations.
Illustrative example of what to look for
- A one-paragraph note from his management or DJ himself stating the reason, followed by the tournament’s acknowledgment of the withdrawal. This pattern has appeared in past Masters withdrawals.
If you want, I can guide you to the exact pages to check or summarize any article you provide. Also, given your location in Piscataway, NJ, you might prefer local sports outlets or the PGA Tour’s Masters coverage for regional angles.
Citations
- For context on past withdrawals due to injury or personal reasons, see historical reports on Dustin Johnson withdrawing from Masters events (e.g., 2012 back injury; 2017 back injury) from major outlets. If you’d like, I can fetch current sources once I have tool access again.[1][2][4]