Dustin Johnson will not be playing at Augusta. (Getty)
Dustin Johnson will not be playing at the 2017 Masters. Johnson was forced to withdraw after suffering an injury falling down the stairs of his Augusta rental home on the eve of golf’s biggest tournament.
Dustin Johnson has withdrawn from #TheMasters.
Johnson entered the tournament as the favorite to put on the green jacket given his recent hot streak. Johnson has three PGA Tour victories this year and five top 10 finishes. Johnson has earned $5,346,600
Here’s a look at the statement Johnson released after the injury:
Here’s a statement from Dustin Johnson’s manager regarding injury to his back. Agent says he still hopes to play. #DustinJohnson #TheMasters
While Johnson had planned on attempting to try to play on the first day of the Masters, the PGA Tour announced Johnson had withdrawn right before his scheduled tee time. ESPN’s Jason Sobel reported Johnson walked off the first tee towards the clubhouse before getting started.
Right at tee time, Dustin Johnson walking off first tee and back toward clubhouse. Appears he will WD from the tournament.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted to the bad news:
At most sportsbooks, action is action. Doesn’t matter if Dustin Johnson showed up at the first tee or even hit the ball.
I feel awful for Dustin Johnson. Most shocking golf twist since the time Happy Gilmore got hit by a Volkswagen in the ’96 Tour Championship.
No Dustin Johnson. Thought he had chance to run away from field here. Instead he’s going home on Thursday. Wow.
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Dustin Johnson Not Playing in Masters After Withdrawing With a Back Injury