Johnson, whose latest win marked his ninth European Tour title, felt it would be best to enjoy a week at home before competing at the February 18-21 Genesis Invitational and February 25-28 World Golf Championships at The Concession.

"Other than being a bit jet lagged, he is feeling great and looking forward to the weeks ahead," Johnson's agent David Winkle said in a statement.

"While he is disappointed to miss the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which is always one of his favourite weeks, he feels his decision is for the best."

Johnson won the Saudi International for a second time in three years after he closed with a two-under-par 68 to finish at 15 under, two shots ahead of his fellow American Tony Finau and Englishman Justin Rose.

Since picking up his second major title with a victory at the Masters last November, Johnson's only PGA Tour start came at last month's Sentry Tournament of Champions in Kapalua where he finished in a share of 11th place.