Dustin Johnson continues to deal with adversity
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This has been a tough year for Dustin Johnson.
The highly-ranked American golfer has taken leave from the PGA Tour for “personal reasons” that one media report has linked to a string of failed drug tests.
Now comes a report that his lawsuit against a former advisor involves a $3-million loan that was never repaid.
GolfChannel.com reported Monday that Johnson made the loan to the Morris Firm on the advice of Nathan Hardwick, who is both a partner in the firm and a counselor to the golfer.
Shortly after the money changed hands in August, there were allegations that Hardwick had embezzled $30 million from the firm and needed Johnson’s loan to keep the scheme afloat.
Johnson has filed a lawsuit that alleges 17 counts of possible racketeering, wire fraud and negligence violations. A judge has now sealed court records in the matter.
No date has been set for Johnson’s return to the Tour. He has denied a Golf.com report that he tested positive for cocaine.
His fiancee, Paulina Gretzky, has announced that the couple is expecting their first child.
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