Dustin Johnson may be the No. 1-ranked golfer in the world, but he’s as prone to mistakes at the Masters as anyone.
What set Johnson apart Friday was the way he recovered from an unfortunate missed birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole. After his downhill putt from the fringe missed the corner of the cup and kept rolling to the far end of the green, Johnson had a much lengthier 44 feet to save par.
Masters 2018: Dustin Johnson | 16th Hole, Round 2 pic.twitter.com/dTBeWAxk0K
— Masters Highlights (@MastersMoments) April 6, 2018
Dustin Johnson had 15 feet for birdie on 16, 44 feet for par … and walked away with a par. Golf. What a ridiculously silly sport.
— Shane Bacon (@shanebacon) April 6, 2018
Johnson shot a 1-over 73 in the first round but made his third birdie of the day on 18 to card a 68 and move to 3-under for the tournament. He was still four strokes behind leader Patrick Reed, who was 7-under at that point and still playing.
Masters 2018: Dustin Johnson | 2nd Hole, Round 2 pic.twitter.com/d7Atevyikk
— Masters Highlights (@MastersMoments) April 6, 2018
• Adam Zielonka can be reached at azielonka@washingtontimes.com.
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