Dustin Johnson ruthlessly axes player on 4Aces GC ahead of 2025 LIV Golf League season

Dustin Johnson has decided not to renew the contract of Pat Perez on his LIV Golf team for 2025. 

Johnson's 4Aces GC announced Perez's official exit on their social media channels just three weeks before the start of the new season.

Perez, 48, had been part of Johnson's 4Aces GC ever since LIV Golf's inauguration in the summer of 2022. 

The three-time PGA Tour winner rarely brought his best game to the LIV Golf table but he did contribute when it mattered most at the end of the 2022 season as 4Aces GC ran out 2022 team champions. 

Perez's contract was extended ahead of the 2024 season and he was beaming with joy at the time. 

"Couldn't be more excited," a delighted Perez told the media. "It's phenomenal to remain a part of LIV. I'm very grateful."

But after a disappointing individual campaign where he failed to register a single top-10 finish in 2024, Perez's contract was not renewed by Johnson for 2025.

Perez finished the season in a lowly 48th position. 

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Johnson recently announced the signing of former European Ryder Cup hero and ex RangeGoats GC pro Thomas Pieters to his team.

"I played with him a few times in 2024, known Thomas for a long time," said former World No.1 and two-time major champion Johnson.

"Yeah, he's a good player. I thought he was a good addition to the team. I feel like he makes the team stronger and more competitive. 

"Especially with how strong the teams are, you've always got to try to make your team better."

Pieters finished 30th on the LIV Golf League individual standings in 2024.

The signature of the big-hitting Belgian raised instant alarm bells that Perez's days were numbered on 4Aces GC.

And that is now officially the case. 

4Aces GC is now made up of Johnson as captain, Pieters, former Masters champion Patrick Reed and Harold Varner III. 

There was some anticipation that Perez could still form part of the team as their reserve player, but that will not happen. 

Perez will now depart 4Aces GC and the LIV Golf League for good.

As for whether Perez fancies fighting his way back onto LIV Golf via the Asian Tour International Series later this season remains to be seen. 

"FOREVER A 4ACE! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING, PAT PEREZ," 4Aces GC's social media account tweeted with a video of Perez. 

"Thank you PP, legend," wrote LIV Golf League's social media account. 

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