In Doral, Florida, a single shot became the talk of the town following the semifinals of the 2023 LIV Golf Team Championship. To be specific, a shot that ended up in the woodland area.
Harold Varner III’s Comment on Dustin Johnson’s Off-Course Shot
Harold Varner III, a fellow professional golfer, took a jovial jab at Dustin Johnson about his unanticipated line drive on the 16th hole, a par-3.
Dustin Johnson’s Response to the Alleged “Shank”
Johnson was quick to correct Varner III, insisting that his shot was not a shank. “It went directly to the right,” he added, lightening the situation.
Bubba Watson Joins in on the Banter
Professional golfer Bubba Watson also joined in, making a comment about Johnson’s off-course shot on the 15th hole.
Johnson’s Stance on the Unusual Shot
Johnson, on the other hand, maintained his stance. “It was a solid hit,” he replied, describing the shot as hitting “right square on the hosel.”
Dustin Johnson’s Reflection on His Performance
Reflecting on his performance, Johnson expressed that the day played out as he had expected. He admitted that the shot on the 15th hole was not what he had envisioned, but overall, he was satisfied with his performance for the rest of the day.
Johnson’s Reaction to His Unexpected Shot
Despite the surprising shot, Johnson remained unfazed. He admitted that he is susceptible to such shots when attempting to hit a draw. However, he quickly shrugged it off, stating that he managed to score birdies on the following two holes.
The 4Aces Advance to the Final
The 4Aces, Dustin Johnson’s team, secured their spot in the final alongside Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC, Joaquin Niemann’s Torque GC, and Bubba Watson’s RangeGoats GC. These top four seeded teams will compete in the final of the Saudi-supported league’s grand $50 million season finale on Sunday.
By: Tom D’Angelo
Title: Dustin Johnson Shakes Off Wayward Shot During 2023 LIV Golf Team Championship Against Phil Mickelson
Sourced From: golfweek.usatoday.com/2023/10/21/dustin-johnson-shank-phil-mickelson-2023-liv-golf-team-championship/
Published Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2023 22:46:07 +0000
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