Irmo’s Johnson qualifies for U.S. in Presidents Cup

(WOLO) – On Monday, former Dutch Fork Silver Fox Dustin Johnson was officially named to the United States’ roster for this month’s Presidents Cup, featuring the best golfers from the 50 states taking on an International team consisting of the world’s best from all countries outside of Europe.

Johnson was the top qualifier for automatic spots following a season on the PGA Tour where he has won four titles to this point and has reached the No. 1 position in the World Golf Rankings.

The automatic qualifiers were finalized for captain Steve Stricker’s squad after the final round of the Dell Technologies Championship, the second round of the FedEx Cup, this evening in Norton, Mass.

Johnson struggled Monday in the final round of the second stage of the Tour’s playoff system, shooting a 73 (+2) on the day, dropping to a tie for 18th at seven-under. PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas (-17) took first while Jordan Spieth moved into second-place (-14). Spieth takes over the top spot in the FedEx Cup standings from DJ, who now sits in third behind the reigning British Open champion and Thomas, who jumped to second.