Dustin Johnson looks to move on at PGA Championship
Wednesday 12 August 2015 23:58, UK
Dustin Johnson insists he has to move on and is not holding grudges against tournament organisers as he targets an overdue first major title in the PGA Championship this week.
The last time the PGA was held at Whistling Straits in 2010, Johnson was one shot ahead with one to play and thought his bogey on the 18th meant he would be heading into a play-off with Martin Kaymer and Bubba Watson.
But the 31-year-old was then penalised two strokes after it was ruled he had grounded his club in a fairway bunker before hitting his second shot, even though spectators had been trampling all over the hazard.
Johnson was miffed at the time, unaware he was in a sand trap, and although the same rules with the approximate 1,100 bunkers apply in 2015, he can take some comfort from changes on 18th.
"This year, I don't have to worry about it, there's a grandstand there," Johnson said. "Thank you, PGA (of America). I appreciate that."
Johnson had also squandered a three-shot lead in the final round of the US Open in 2010 and three-putted the 72nd hole of this year's US Open to finish a shot behind Jordan Spieth.
But the world number eight insists he takes the different disappointments in his long, languid stride.
"I don't really get too angry about them, but (they are) definitely motivation for sure," Johnson said. "It's frustrating sometimes, but I try not to let it bother me.
"I love the game and at the end of the day, it is just a game. So to get upset and get too worked up about it, I think it's not worth it.
"I try to learn from all the things that's happened and move forward and help me the next time I'm in the situation to overcome it and get a major championship."
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