Dustin Johnson is reportedly set to pick up around £100million after committing to the inaugural event of the contentious Saudi-backed Golf League. Johnson initially revealed in a statement earlier this year that he will not be competing on the breakaway circuit run by former world No. 1 Greg Norman.
When the entry list for the League’s opening event was released on Monday though, the golfing world was shocked to see Johnson’s name headlining the field. It has since been revealed a lucrative signing on fee was offered to the 2020 Masters champion late on in negotiations.
Norman’s decision to lure Johnson back in reportedly came after the Series failed to secure the full commitment of disgraced star Phil Mickelson, with the Australian keen to sign up one of the PGA Tour’s marquee players, report the Telegraph.
