STERLING, Va. – Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson will tee it up at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club next week after receiving a special invitation from the PGA of America, marking the 69th consecutive major championship in which the 4Aces GC captain is eligible to compete.
“I’ve been qualified for every major for a long time,” Johnson said. “So yeah, I’m definitely very excited to play. The PGA of America, we’ve got a great relationship. I’ve supported them for a long time. I’m very, very thankful that they gave me an invite. And very honored. The game’s good enough where I feel like I can definitely compete. So hopefully next week’s going to be a great week.”
The streak of 69 consecutive majors is a testament to just how long Johnson has been one of the most important figures in golf. It speaks to a Hall of Fame-caliber career defined by sustained excellence and longevity at the highest level. Now 41 years old, Johnson is entering the twilight of his career with his sights set on a third major title to go with his 2016 U.S. Open and 2020 Masters wins.
“Yeah, I mean, it’s crazy,” Johnson said of his 69-major streak. “Obviously, I’ve played really well for a very long time. I went through a little slump there for about a year where I wasn’t driving it great, but the game’s starting to come around. I’ve been playing better the last six months or so. Driving is the biggest part of my game and it’s coming back. Now I’m able to focus on my short game, putting, and wedges again like when I was playing my best. The putter’s been huge — it gives you confidence throughout the whole bag.”
Although he hasn’t posted a top-10 finish in a major since the 2023 U.S. Open, Johnson remains convinced he can still make noise on golf’s biggest stages. “I still feel like I’m one of the best players in the world,” he said with confidence.
Johnson has a deep and compelling history at the PGA Championship. He finished T5 in 2010 at Whistling Straits — a result that came with an infamous two-stroke penalty for grounding his club in what was ruled a bunker. He then put together back-to-back runner-up finishes in 2019 and 2020 at Bethpage Black and TPC Harding Park.
As for the venue, Johnson is no stranger to Aronimink. He played the Donald Ross layout in 2018 at the BMW Championship, finishing T24. The long, tree-lined course demands power and accuracy off the tee — exactly the kind of test that plays to Johnson’s strengths when he’s at his best.
With Maaden LIV Golf Virginia wrapping up on Sunday, Johnson faces a quick turnaround before heading to Aronimink.
“I’d love to get a PGA Championship,” he said. “But I feel like the game’s finally in good enough form where I can compete and contend. That’s the goal going into next week.”