DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) – The brother of Dustin Johnson was leaning on a wall outside the caddie area when the phone rang. It was the world’s No. 1 player, and Austin Johnson headed out to the practice range at Muirfield Village. It was time to get back to work.
The question going into Friday at the Memorial was for how long?
Johnson doesn’t get bothered by much, and when he does, not for long. The opening round at the Memorial certain was no exception, especially considering all the setbacks he already has endured in his career.
But it was a stinker.
David Lingmerth and Jason Dufner had no trouble handling the glassy greens of Muirfield Village in the opening round. Both made bogey on the final hole and still managed a 7-under 65 for a one-shot lead.