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Dustin Johnson's agent says 'wheels in motion' for golf return after LIV collapse
Dustin Johnson has yet to speak on his plans regarding the future amid a LIV Golf demise
Dustin Johnson has yet to speak on his plans regarding the future amid a LIV Golf demise (Image: undefined)

Dustin Johnson's agent has disclosed that the two-time major champion is still finding his way in the aftermath of LIV Golf's collapse.

LIV Golf was compelled to operate independently after the PIF announced it would withdraw funding following the 2026 season in late April. CEO Scott O'Neil scrambled to secure new investors, eventually landing BC Partners as their lifeline for 2027.

However, multiple players, including Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, and Ian Poulter, announced their exits from LIV Golf. Then BC Partners disclosed they would no longer bankroll the league for 2027 due to insufficient player commitments.

LIV Golf is now undergoing formal liquidation after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early September.

Johnson has stayed relatively quiet in recent weeks, with his only connection to LIV Golf's collapse being The Athletic's report of him trying to negotiate with the PIF to recover a portion of his compensation.

LIV Golf is shutting down after BC Partners announced they would no longer fund the circuit
LIV Golf is shutting down after BC Partners announced they would no longer fund the circuit (Image: Getty Images)

In text messages with Bob Harig and the Daily Drive, Johnson's agent shed light on what lies ahead for his client.

"Everything is a bit up in the air, but I can tell you he is pursuing paths toward the highest level of competition," David Winkle, Johnson's agent, wrote. "Time will tell exactly what that looks like and entails, but the wheels are in motion."

As one of LIV Golf's earliest and most high-profile signings, the former world No. 1 departed from the PGA Tour in 2022 to assume the captaincy of 4Aces GC.

Johnson's move was a defining moment for LIV Golf, demonstrating that the breakaway circuit could successfully attract elite, established major champions, while he continued to remain a marquee figure in the sport.

Despite that history, Johnson's upcoming plans remain unclear, as he has yet to finalize or announce a playing schedule for 2027.

While his triumph at Augusta National secures him a lifetime exemption to the Masters, his eligibility windows for the remaining majors have expired, leaving him without the automatic entry available to players holding more recent major titles.

At present, Johnson is locked in a battle with the PIF to fulfill contract obligations after Rahm forfeited over $100 million in remaining contractual guarantees to secure his departure from LIV Golf.

More than 10 LIV Golf players, led by Johnson, are uniting to negotiate with the Public Investment Fund over their unpaid contracts. This player coalition, which includes two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson and Thomas Detry, is seeking severance payouts from the Saudi sovereign wealth fund.

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