MAMARONECK, N.Y. (Reuters) - Dustin Johnson came into the U.S. Open as the red hot favorite to walk away with the trophy but after an opening round three-over 73 on Thursday, the world number one will first have to worry about making the cut.
With two wins and two runner-up finishes, including the PGA Championship, in his last four starts, Johnson was nearly everyone's pick as the man to beat this week at Winged Foot Golf Club and while it wasn't the start he wanted, it wasn't one that seemed to worry the newly PGA Tour player of the year.