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Dustin Johnson Extends with LIV Golf

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LIV Golf secured a multi-year contract extension with Dustin Johnson, keeping the two-time major champion as captain of the 4Aces GC. Johnson, LIV’s first individual champion in 2022, expressed excitement for new venues like South Africa. The league also added Thomas Detry, a recent PGA Tour winner, to the 4Aces roster alongside returning members Patrick Reed and Thomas Pieters.

Johnson joined LIV during its inaugural wave, leaving a 29-win PGA Tour career. His world ranking has plummeted to 636th due to LIV's lack of OWGR points, and he has missed six cuts in his last nine major starts. Despite this, LIV continues building its roster, while veteran Kevin Na leaves the league to be replaced by Ben An as captain of the rebranded Korean Golf Club.

The extension signals LIV's intent to retain its original stars despite ongoing ranking issues and major championship struggles for veterans like Johnson. With Detry's arrival, the league adds a current world-class player to its ranks. Fans will watch to see if LIV can secure official ranking points and how its top players perform in the upcoming majors.