Dustin Johnson to announce shock retirement?

Sad news for Johnson fans. Speculation had been rife that Masters-winning golfer is about to announce his retirement from sports, at age 42, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 12/11/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an athlete isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an athlete just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouDustin

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouDustin was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Dustin Johnson was unlike any other athlete we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouDustin”
— @universalObserver, 11 Nov 2026

“Didn't Dustin Johnson retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 11 Nov 2026

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