'Number 1' Johnson "PGA Tour Player of the Year"... Scheffler Rookie of the Year

Member Vote No.1 "3 Wins in the Season and PO Champ Power," Scheffler Shines as Rookie with Best 'PO 5th Place' Performance

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] World No. 1 Dustin Johnson (USA, photo) has been named the PGA Tour 'Player of the Year.'

The PGA Tour announced on the 15th (Korean time) that "based on votes from members who participated in 10 or more events during the 2019/2020 season, Johnson was selected as Player of the Year." Johnson achieved a remarkable record of '13 consecutive seasons with at least one win' by securing a victory at the Travelers Championship last June, marking his first win since the 2008 Turning Stone Resort Championship. He swept three wins including the first playoff (PO) event, The Northern Trust, and the final third event, the Tour Championship.

At the Tour Championship, Johnson notably secured a '3-stroke victory,' becoming the final PO champion and hitting the '15 million dollar (17.8 billion KRW) jackpot.' It is truly 'Johnson's reign.' He is aiming for his fourth calendar-year win at the 120th US Open, which continues on the night of the 17th. Scottie Scheffler (USA) received the Rookie of the Year award. Although he did not win this season, he finished tied for 4th at his first major, the PGA Championship, and ranked 5th among rookies in the PO, the highest position for a rookie.