Dustin Johnson has claimed £16 million LIV golf jackpot

Dustin Johnson took home a glamorous £16m bonus after being confirmed as LIV Golf's inaugural individual champion.

Johnson clinched the jackpot with two events remaining after finishing tied for 15th in Bangkok last weekend.

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The American has enjoyed plenty of success since joining the Saudi-backed series, finishing in the top five in his opening six events,

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including a maiden LIV win in Boston last month. The 2020 Masters champion amassed a remarkable £11.7m in his first season on the breakaway circuit.

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After being crowned champion, Johnson described becoming the inaugural LIV winner as an 'honor'. He said via the series,

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"To lock down an individual competition is a big one. Being the first LIV champion in an individual season is an honor.

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Our team is in a perfect position with two events ahead of us and I look forward to further contributing to the exciting story and continued growth of LIV Golf.”

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LIV CEO Norman also paid tribute to his first champion, saying: "The first chapter of LIV Golf's history could not have been written without Dustin Johnson's name. In any case,

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