Johnson recovered from Augusta fall, tempers expectations

Dustin Johnson of the U.S. walks over to talk to members of the media after he pulled out of the tournament due to injury during first round play at the 2017 Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, U.S., April 6, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Segar

WILMINGTON, North Carolina (Reuters) - Dustin Johnson said on Wednesday he has recovered from the back injury that ruled him out of the last month's U.S. Masters but is not sure what to expect in his competitive return at this week's Wells Fargo Championship.

The American world number one, who withdrew from the year's first major only moments before his opening round a day after a freak fall down a staircase in his rental home, said he has not been able to practise much since the incident.