Last year, the Saudi Invitational featured several of the best American players, including Dustin Johnson (who won it), Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed and Bryson DeChambeau. While Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed will be joining Mickelson in the Middle East, Tiger Woods rejected the biggest appearance fee of his career (a reported $3.3 million) to play in … Tiger Woods turned down a large appearance fee of more than $3 million dollars to play in a European Tour event in Saudi Arabia. the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, paid pros like Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Justin Rose, and Patrick Reed a definitely-large-but-not-disclosed appearance fee … World number one and Masters champion Dustin Johnson will tee up in February's European Tour event in Saudi Arabia alongside US Open champion Bryson … John Huggan February 8, 2021. But, hey, on to golf! Golf Instagram Post News 0 Comments. The tournament organizers, i.e. UNSPECIFIED, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 30: Haotong Li of China plays his third shot on the 9th hole during Day 1 of the Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf … After playing, and winning, in Saudi Arabia, Dustin Johnson withdraws from iconic Pebble Beach event By Associated Press Updated February 9, 2021, 7:09 p.m. Email to a Friend The Saudi International this week brought plenty of top golfers from across the world to Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. Quite apart from the no-doubt seven-figure appearance fees that have somehow convinced the Masters champion to visit Saudi Arabia on three lucrative occasions, Dustin Johnson’s first-second-first record in the Saudi International has now earned him a total of $1,505,079 in prize money. Rory McIlroy reveals that he will not be playing in next month's Saudi International despite being offered a large appearance fee. He was one of 11 Americans to play in Saudi Arabia, and likely received a substantial appearance fee, which is prohibited on the PGA Tour, to do so. No celebrities, no spectators and now no DJ. About 550 for third. Dustin Johnson proves too much for Tony Finau, rest of the Saudi International field to overtake . And now Mickelson will be in attendance. "I am really looking forward to playing in Saudi Arabia in January," Mickelson said in a statement. Not what @attproam needed: World No. 850 for second. Promises of appearance fees took many from the PGA Tour to the desert for the European Tour event. Two of the world’s top three golfers are headed back to a controversial European Tour event in Saudi Arabia. 216 for tenth. Tiger Woods has reportedly turned down a seven-figure appearance fee to participate in the European Tour's foray into Saudi Arabia in January. But there’s one tournament volunteer that likely wishes one of the long-driving stars stayed at home. Call it his annual bonus. Dj won 580 and change in Saudi Arabia for the win plus gotta assume a cool million to appear. He should have won the US Open there. He added: 'It is obviously nice to have the fourth placed finish. Johnson eases to another victory at Saudi International February 7, 2021 GMT KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Top-ranked Dustin Johnson won the Saudi International for the second time in three years on Sunday after shooting a 2-under 68 in the final round to finish two strokes clear of Justin Rose and Tony Finau. 1 Dustin Johnson, a two-time winner at Pebble Beach, withdrew from tournament tonight. Dustin Johnson is a winner (again), Tony Finau is a runner-up (again) and Bryson is blasting off. Dustin Johnson proves too much for Tony Finau, rest of the Saudi International field to overtake . Was also part of the winning team at The 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine - his third of four appearances in the event - having represented the USA in a winning Walker Cup team as an amateur in 2007. John Huggan February 8, 2021. Here are 3 things to know from the Saudi International. Call it his annual bonus. He was one of 11 Americans to play in Saudi Arabia, and likely received a substantial appearance fee, which are prohibited on the PGA Tour, to do so. World number one and Masters champion Dustin Johnson will tee up in February's European Tour event in Saudi Arabia alongside US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, Open champion Shane Lowry and other global stars such as Patrick Reed, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood and Phil Mickelson. Winners share is 1.4 million at pebble. ... World number two turned down Saudi Arabia event offer . Quite apart from the no-doubt seven-figure appearance fees that have somehow convinced the Masters champion to visit Saudi Arabia on three lucrative occasions, Dustin Johnson’s first-second-first record in the Saudi International has now earned him a … Saudi Arabia has paid huge appearance fees to attract high-profile golfers such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka to a men’s … Hill finished three shots behind winner and world No 1 Dustin Johnson in Saudi Arabia. He won at&t twice; Plus two seconds and a third. I just don't want to go': Rory McIlroy snubs $2.5m appearance fee by joining Tiger Woods in turning down offer to play in Saudi Arabia next month World No.1 Dustin Johnson and US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau will be heading back to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Saudi International powered by Softbank Investment Advisers with the duo confirming their attendance alongside defending champion Graeme McDowell.. 2021 Saudi International scores: Dustin Johnson shows no signs of slowing in first win since Masters romp The No. Dustin Johnson held his nerve to win the Saudi International for the second time in three years and extend his lead at the top of the world rankings. Check out World No. World number one Dustin Johnson heads a field packed with superstar golfers out to compete for a share of $3.5million at this weekend's Saudi International powered by … Dustin Johnson has 8 top 10s in 13 appearances at pebble. '100% there's a morality to it. Golf Digest - Call it his annual bonus. 1 player in the world remains king with another solid showing on … World number one and Masters champion Dustin Johnson will tee up in February's European Tour event in Saudi Arabia alongside US Open champion Bryson … Johnson, 36, won the European Tour’s Saudi International on Sunday, continuing a dominant stretch in which he’s won five times in his last 13 starts since the re-start in June amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Golf News. Golf: Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau among Saudi International field in February Masters and US Open champs join strong European Tour field in Saudi Arabia Published: November 26, 2020 14:29 AP Johnson has 26 worldwide professional victories to his name and has claimed at least one win in every year since turning professional in 2007.