NOVEMBER 16, 2020 | BY AAGD STAFF
New World No 1 Dustin Johnson claimed his second major with a record-breaking Masters finish of 20 under, for a score of 268. The golfer who is known for his calm demeanor following errant shots is likely to gain many more victories.
36-year-old Dustin finished on 20 under and five shots ahead of competitor Cameron Smith and Sungjae Im.
In 2016, Dustin also won the US Open. Fans who down-talk his game are the last thing on his mind, as he continues to work hard and prove his naysayers wrong.
Watching Dustin’s swing, strong drives and the extensive control that he exerts over his tools is way-past awesome. Some have even compared his skills to being the closest thing to Tiger Woods at his peak. One exception, Tiger was at the top of his game for at least 20 years.
the 36-year-old as he fought back tears in his post-victory interview.
posting a record score of 20 under par to win by five strokes,
“I want to get to number three first, but I do dream of winning a lot of majors,” Johnson said in his press conference afterwards. “Just hadn’t quite happened yet. Hopefully this one will help give me a little spring. I feel really good about everything that I’m doing. I feel really confident in the golf game.
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Dustin sported a wide, happy grin as he slipped into the Green Jacket, which defending champion Tiger Woods eased him into.
“Obviously having Tiger put it on was awesome and unbelievable and you wouldn’t want it any other way,” said Dustin.
The win for Dustin was more than something special, it accompanied the memories of his youth, since he was raised in South Carolina, just a little over 75-miles from Augusta. No doubt, he has always had this win tucked in the back of his mind.
“My goal is to play for about eight, nine, maybe 10 years, and then hang out with my kids and Paulina (Gretzky).”
One advantage Dustin has as a professional golfer, he does not let bad shots get the best of him. He knows how to let the past be the past and aim for doing better on the next hole. This type of focus is what helps keeps him going, and going for the win.
For instance, during Sunday’s round when he made his two bogeys at four and five, he didn’t seem to twitch at all, he just tipped his head, as if to shake off the dust of those terrible shots, and he kept going. You have to admit, it takes some kind of mental strength to do that. But this is what Dustin is made of. This is the edge that he has over many other players.
That’s why it was no surprise to those who know how Dustin operates when his shot at six tipped he leaderboard in his favor, sending him soaring off into the forefront. His shot on the par-five eighth in two was almost a guarantee that the tournament belonged to him. The birdie at holes 13 and hole 15 were exciting to watch….Great win, Dustin.
