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Dustin Johnson is making headlines yet again as the PGA of America officially announced that he’s been invited to compete in next week’s PGA Championship at Quail Hollow according to AOL Sports, a notable shift since his Masters exemption lapsed just last year. This special invite is a testament to his enduring name recognition and past performances, including second-place finishes in the PGA Championship in both 2019 and 2020. Even though Johnson’s major finishes in 2025 have been disappointing—he missed the cut in three of the four majors this season and barely placed 14th in the LIV Golf season standings, according to Fried Egg Golf—this invite serves as recognition of his persistent relevance and possible turning point in his career trajectory.

Johnson recently competed at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, firing a stellar opening round 64 and then tumbling to a 77 before finishing tied for 71st. Despite rumors of drifting towards semi-retirement, he told reporters that he’s feeling confident again, saying he finally has his game “coming back into form” and wants to play in future Ryder Cups. This is a notable mindset shift from his more laid-back reputation, and as Sports Illustrated noted, his lack of recent wins has fueled plenty of opinions about whether he should've been selected for this year’s Ryder Cup. Paul Azinger even went public insisting Johnson deserved a captain's pick.

Off the course, the Johnson-Gretzky household is also catching the public eye. His wife, Paulina Gretzky, has been lighting up social media with posts about her recent hair makeover in New York and sharing family moments at major tournaments. On Instagram, she posted playful behind-the-scenes reels including scenes from their end-of-season vacation and their kids participating in the Masters Par 3 contest. The Gretzkys, always a public-facing couple, are now riding a social wave—recent stories and fan engagement have only strengthened Johnson’s cross-over appeal.

From a business angle, Johnson’s alignment with LIV Golf remains steady, having clinched three titles since joining the league and just closing his season with several top ten finishes, including high-profile performances in Singapore, Mexico City, Andalucia, and Indianapolis. And if you love stats: LIV Golf just named Johnson among the league’s driving distance superlatives, with one monster drive in Hong Kong clocking 402.4 yards—a feat that only adds to his larger-than-life aura.

There’s speculation swirling about whether Johnson’s invitation to the PGA signals a last run at legacy-defining moments or if he’ll remain mostly the cool customer content to play the field, both literally and metaphorically. For now, all eyes will be on Quail Hollow to see how he responds to the challenge.

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