Dustin Johnson Withdraws From Masters After Falling Down Stairs
Dustin Johnson has withdrawn from the Masters after injuring his lower back in a fall at the home he was renting for the week.
www.cbsnews.comI don’t have live access to current news in this moment. Here’s what’s generally true about Dustin Johnson and the Masters in recent years, plus how you can verify the latest update.
- Dustin Johnson has missed Masters appearances in the past due to back injuries or personal issues, including a notable withdrawal in 2012 because of a back problem and 2017 after a fall led to a back injury. For each case, official reports cited injury or medical reasons as the cause.[1][2][3]
- Since joining LIV Golf, Johnson’s Masters participation has varied by year due to scheduling, team commitments, and health, with occasional speculation around his status ahead of the event. Public narratives have tied his Masters decisions to form, fitness, and ongoing competitive priorities.[6][8]
How to get the latest details right now:
- Check the Masters official site or Augusta National’s press releases for any player withdrawals or confirmations from this year’s tournament.
- Look at reputable outlets covering PGA Tour and LIV Golf (ESPN, CBS Sports, Golf Channel) for contemporaneous reporting and Johnson’s own statements or his management company’s updates.
- If you want, I can search for the newest articles and summarize the exact reason the Masters field release or Johnson’s camp provided this year, and I can cite each source.
Would you like me to fetch the latest reports and provide a concise, sourced update with the exact reason and any relevant quotes? I can also include a quick timeline of Johnson’s Masters participation history for context.