17 Jul '11, 1am

Q&A: Crushing defeats at the 2010 U.S. Open & PGA Championship have only motivated Open contender Dustin Johnson:

Q&A: Crushing defeats at the 2010 U.S. Open & PGA Championship have only motivated Open contender Dustin Johnson:

, the man at the center of one of the most controversial endings in golf history, emerged from August's PGA Championship with something Americans might value even more than winning. A reputation as a stand-up guy. No temper tantrums. No finger-pointing. No Why me? Like an old cowboy, Johnson dusted himself off and ambled into the night. The way he handled the final-hole rules violation at Whistling Straits was the way he dealt with the final-round 82 that cost him the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. It's also how he handled roadblocks as a kid, including his parents' divorce and his involvement in a burglary as a 16-year-old. Now 26, Johnson has smoothed his rough edges while freeing up his undeniable talent. And by winning the BMW Championship in September, Johnson became a favorite for player of the year. Not only can he hit a golf ball miles, he dunks a basketball and wears ...

Full article: http://www.golfdigest.com/magazine/2010-11/dustin-johnson...

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