Dustin Johnson spoke at a press conference, shortly before the start of the 2021 US Open, at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. At 36, the American is struggling to start his season with missed cuts at the Masters and the USPGA. The world No. 1 hopes to be ready to start this Major.
“I played last week and was able to take a few weeks off, did he declare. It went pretty well and obviously I saw a lot of good things during this tournament (10e au Palmetto). I feel like I’m starting to get back into good shape and I’m really looking forward to it. Obviously, this week of the US Open is a very difficult challenge. The course is long, hard, rough, but that’s all we are looking for as a challenge. “
The world number 1 also believes that driving will be essential to record a good performance on the heights of San Diego. “I played very well last week. If I can drive this well during the US Open, I think I’ll have a great week. Even if the fairways are narrow and the course long, by hitting the drive well, I have all my chances. “
A revenge to take
48th in the US Open in 2008 on the same course, Dustin Johnson relies in part on his knowledge of the route to play well: “The course looks like a typical US Open. It is very similar to the last time I played it. The rough may be deeper around the greens, although the surroundings are healthy and thick. Otherwise, off the fairways, it’s practically the same. “
With two victories in Major (US Open 2016, Masters 2020), the American is looking for a third prestigious victory and for him, the par 5 will be decisive: “The holes you have to take advantage of at the US Open are the par 5. Obviously, a lot of par 4s are long and difficult, like the 6 and 12 for example. If a player makes pars on these holes, he will be successful. “
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