Defending champion Johnson off-target at U.S. Open


  • Golf
  • Friday, 16 Jun 2017

Jun 15, 2017; Erin, WI, USA; Dustin Johnson waves to the crowd after his putt on the eighth green during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Erin Hills. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

ERIN, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Big-hitting Dustin Johnson was one of the biggest disappointments in Thursday's opening round of the U.S. Open as the defending champion and world number one shot three-over 75 to languish 10 shots behind leader Rickie Fowler.

Johnson may deserve a pass since he arrived late for preparations at Erin Hills to be on hand for Monday's birth of his second child with partner Paulina Gretzky in California.

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