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Johnson Defies History With Masters Win

The No. 1-ranked player finishes at 20-under 268

(Newser) - Nothing ever comes easily for Dustin Johnson in the majors, except for when he slipped his arms through that Masters green jacket Sunday, the AP reports. Johnson overcame a jittery start that conjured memories of past majors he failed to finish off. He turned that into a command performance, making...

Golfer's Fall Down the Stairs Shakes Up Masters

No. 1 golfer Dustin Johnson slips and hurts his back

(Newser) - The first golfers at the Masters teed off Thursday morning, but the tournament's biggest development may have occurred before the first shot. On Wednesday, the No. 1 golfer in the world slipped on steps at his rental home in Augusta, Ga., and wrenched his back, reports ESPN . That would...

Dustin Johnson Wins US Open Amid Rules Drama

It's his first major, and it wasn't easy

(Newser) - Dustin Johnson had everything going his way Sunday in the US Open. He was playing the best golf on the toughest course. He had a two-shot lead on the back nine at Oakmont. He even got a huge break on a ruling that allowed him to escape deep rough. That'...

Tiger Comes to Life, Charges Into Contention at US Open
 Tiger Comes to Life, 
 Charges Into 
 Contention at US Open 
looks like Tiger again

Tiger Comes to Life, Charges Into Contention at US Open

Woods cranks up birdies to move within 5 of leader Dustin Johnson

(Newser) - Tiger Woods finally looked like Tiger Woods again yesterday, pouring in one birdie after another—more than he had ever made in one round of the US Open—to move within striking distance of the lead at Pebble Beach. Each birdie was followed by cheers that could be heard down...

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