Dustin Johnson misses British Open for first time in years

Dustin Johnson is missing the British Open for the first time in a long time. He last competed in every Open held since 2008.

What happened?

Dustin Johnson's name was no longer on the draw sheet for a final qualifying site for Royal Birkdale.

His five-year exemption for winning the 2020 Masters ended last year.

Why it matters for Dustin Johnson

The two-time major winner has struggled in majors since departing for LIV, posting just one top-20 finish in his last 15 major starts.

Not seeing Johnson tee it up for the claret jug may seem shocking.

What comes next?

Johnson's absence from the British Open will be felt, given his past performances.

He won the 2020 Masters, but has since struggled to find his form in majors.

The British Open will take place without one of its regular competitors, Dustin Johnson, on 18 July, or around that date, though the exact schedule was not specified, and his fans will be eager to see him return to the course soon.

Dustin Johnson has been a mainstay at the British Open, but this year he will not be competing.

His exemption ended last year, and he did not qualify for the tournament.

The two-time major winner has had a tough time in majors lately, with only one top-20 finish in his last 15 starts.

This will be the first time since 2008 that Dustin Johnson will not be competing in the British Open.

He has been a regular at the tournament, but this year he will be absent.

The British Open will still feature many top golfers, but Dustin Johnson's absence will be notable.

Dustin Johnson's fans will be disappointed that he will not be competing in the British Open.

He has been a favorite at the tournament, but this year he will not be teeing off.

The two-time major winner has had a successful career, but lately, he has struggled in majors.

His exemption from the 2020 Masters ended last year, and he did not qualify for the British Open.

Dustin Johnson will not be competing in the British Open for the first time in a long time.

He has been a regular at the tournament, but this year he will be absent, and his fans will miss him.