LIV Golf star Dustin Johnson is making the most of his Paris Olympics disappointment.
The 40-year-old stepped out in Portofino, Italy, during a sunny vacation with his wife Paulina Gretzky.
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Johnson was overlooked by Team USA along with fellow LIV stars Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed.
The two-time Major winner even flew to Europe while Team USA goes for gold in Paris.
But he’s hundreds of miles south, enjoying the scorching climate of the Italian Riviera.
Johnson and Paulina visited the picturesque town of Portofino on Tuesday, taking a stroll through the cobblestone streets before sitting down to eat at a restaurant on the port.
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Clutching an array of Louis Vuitton handbags, the pair looked right at home in the sophisticated commune southeast of Genoa.
Gretzky turned heads in a gorgeous form-fitting dress, pairing the look with a chunky gold necklace and a red clutch.
Her golfer husband wore a pink shirt and blue shorts as they met friends for dinner.
The loving couple – who got married in April 2022 – ended the night with a romantic boat ride.
Gretzky laughed as she was helped by the 2020 Masters champion.
They kissed before relaxing on the deck to watch the sunset with a glass of champagne.
In Paris, golfers Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa represent Stars & Stripes on the course.
Johnson’s snub is due in part to his decision to play on the LIV Golf Tour, as well as his disappointing recent record in the Majors.
The 40-year-old left the PGA Tour two years ago on a $100 million contract.
LIV Golf is not sanctioned by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), making it difficult for players to climb the world rankings.
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The US team was selected using OWGR data, resulting in the loss of a number of big names – including Johnson.
Rory McIlroy, who represents Ireland rather than Team GB at the Games, spoke out against the system earlier this week.
“The way the qualification system works, not all the best players in the world are here,” McIlroy said.
“You would like to think that if you want to win something really prestigious in sport then you want all the best players to play and that’s not happening here.
“It still means a lot and if I won a medal, especially a gold medal, it would mean a lot to me.
“I was very close to winning a medal last time – I said I had never tried so hard to finish third in my life – so when you’re there and especially if you’re in contention for a medal, you feel the buzz of that and it is very cool.”
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