February 16, 2017; Pacific Palisades, CA, USA; Dustin Johnson hits from the ninth hole fairway during the first round of the Genesis Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Big-hitting Dustin Johnson made a strong start in his bid to claim the world number one ranking this week by firing a five-under 66 that left him two shots off the early first-round lead at the Genesis Open at Riviera.
The reigning U.S. Open champion, who can claim the top ranking with a victory should incumbent Jason Day tie for third or worse here, made six birdies and one bogey to stand two shots behind Sam Saunders on the classic Los Angeles layout.
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