WGC-Cadillac Championship 2015: Leaderboard Highlights, Reaction from Sunday

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Published: March 9, 2015

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On Thursday, J.B. Holmes set himself free of the pack with a 10-under day that at the time made him a near-lock to take the WGC-Cadillac Championship. Sunday's final round completed Holmes' precipitous fall from grace.   

Holmes carded a disappointing three-over 75 on his final 18 holes, allowing an ascending Dustin Johnson to soar into the lead and earn his first victory on Tour since 2013. Johnson's three-under round of 69 put him at nine under overall, giving him a one-stroke advantage over Holmes to take his ninth career title.



Starting his Day 5 strokes behind Holmes, Johnson turned in a steady round that built momentum throughout as the leader was faltering. He carded four birdies against a single bogey, overcoming shaky driving accuracy to save par on a number of key holes. Jordan Spieth congratulated Johnson on his win:



"I knew I was really good," Johnson told reporters. "I knew there was something I was missing that could make me great. I was working hard on that, and I think it's showing right now. ... It's tough. I'm so excited right now, I can't hardly talk. It feels great. The one definitely, by far, is the best one."

The win is Johnson's first since the WGC-HSBC Champions in 2013 and comes after a lengthy period of personal highs and lows.

Johnson left golf last July to address personal issues, a period of off-the-course strife that left some wondering whether he'd ever reach his potential. Renewed after his break and newfound fatherhood, Johnson is embarking on a start to 2015 that's better than anyone could have possibly expected.

The South Carolina native has earned top-five finishes in three of his five events so far. While those have been juxtaposed by cuts at the Farmers Insurance Open and Honda Classic, he's undoubtedly setting himself up as a dark-horse contender as Masters season ramps up.



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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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