'Number 6' Johnson "Stops Entry to Super Golf League"... What About 'Hulk' DeChambeau?

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "I will focus on the PGA Tour."

Dustin Johnson (photo), ranked 6th in the world, stated on social media on the 21st (Korean time), "It's time to clear up the suspicions that I am involved with the Super Golf League (SGL)," adding, "My family and I are grateful to be currently active on the world's top tour." He expressed, "There are certainly areas to improve, but I am thankful to the leadership that has developed the PGA Tour and the sponsoring companies." This comes amid unfavorable attention such as recent 'SGL secret contract rumors.'

Johnson has been a regular participant in the Saudi International, which Saudi Arabia established as the foundation for creating the SGL. The issue is that the PGA Tour has taken a tough stance, stating it will permanently ban affiliated players who join the SGL, and that American media and most fellow players have expressed rejection. The 'Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods also showed support during the Genesis Invitational, which he hosts, stating, "The PGA Tour is the stage where I achieved 82 wins, including 15 major championships."

Johnson has ultimately 'surrendered.' 'The Hulk' Bryson DeChambeau (both from the United States) has joined the fold. DeChambeau, in particular, attracted the spotlight over astronomical contract rumors such as the $135 million (1.614 billion KRW) signing. The SGL suffered a critical blow as Johnson and DeChambeau's participation fell through. 'Number 1' Jon Rahm (Spain), Collin Morikawa (United States), Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland), and others had already rejected the SGL, while Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia (Spain), Lee Westwood (England), and Adam Scott (Australia) remained.

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