As History Shows, Dustin Johnson Does Not Make the Same Mistakes Twice

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Published: August 16, 2010

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While 2010 has been a "breakout" year of sorts for Dustin Johnson, he will mostly be remembered for a couple of Sunday blunders at two of the four majors. 

The infamous Sunday "blowup" at Pebble Beach not only was tough for him to swallow, it was hard for fans and other professionals to watch. You don't wish that sort of day upon any professional golfer, especially an emerging talent trying to establish his name in the large list of talented golfers.  

But at Whistling Straits, we saw a different Johnson than the one who walked around Pebble trying to figure out why exactly "Murphy's Law" decided to visit him on such an important day. After playing brilliantly the first three rounds of the PGA Championship, he looked confident and played smart for 17 holes yesterday.  

Unfortunately one bad drive left him with a tough shot, lying in a bunker which was hard to determine. However, according to the numerous local rules sheets, any portion of sand that resembles anything like a bunker is deemed to be one. And, unknowingly, Johnson grounded his club.  

It was hard to watch as the events unfolded: his shot over the green, followed with a brilliant shot, yet missing the putt for par and seemingly the win, all the while still believing he would have a chance to win in a three man playoff.

The rest will be forever remembered as one of the biggest blunders in the history of major championships, already being compared to the infamous Roberto Di Vincenzo signing an incorrect scorecard, costing him the 1968 Masters.

But if you know anything about Johnson and what he has overcome in his personal life, you can be assured that these blunders will be rectified by his play in the coming years.

Living in South Carolina, I have heard many of the stories about Johnson that are past: the good and the bad. However, through each of the stories there is one ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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