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U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPJune 17, 2016Dustin JohnsonOakmont, Pennsylvania Q. The conditions the way they were, was this the kind of Oakmont you wanted to see? DUSTIN JOHNSON: It's still playing tough. But, yeah, I mean, obviously the practice days we played, the course was really firm and fast. It's still kind of difficult out there. But I think if we get nice weather, it's going to dry out pretty much. Q. Talk about your strategy on 17, playing back there. DUSTIN JOHNSON: I don't know if there is a good strategy or not there. It's a short hole, but it's still pretty tough. Obviously, if you go for it and you hit it in the right spot, it makes it a lot easier. Yeah, I mean, I still like a (indiscernible) in the middle of the fairway. Q. Even though you're probably the best driver of the ball out here, is it distance that makes that tough? DUSTIN JOHNSON: With the wind like it was today, I'm kind of right in between. I can't get a 3 wood there. If I hit a driver solid, it's going to go too far. So, you know, just it's the U.S. Open. I like wedges out of the fairway. Q. Do you anticipate playing that way all four rounds? DUSTIN JOHNSON: All depends. Q. What is it like having Wayne Gretzky out here to help you out? DUSTIN JOHNSON: Obviously, I've known Wayne for a long time. So it's obviously always good to have him around for support. Q. (No microphone) to have to go out and (inaudible) better to start fresh again? DUSTIN JOHNSON: I mean, doesn't matter. I was prepared to play yesterday if we had to. So it doesn't really matter to me. Q. How do you prepare for the challenge of potentially playing 36 holes in a day? Is there anything in particular you do? DUSTIN JOHNSON: No. You know it's going to be a long day. Still do everything exactly how you would if you were just playing 18. Q. Your approach into 18, were you aimed a little bit right of the flag? DUSTIN JOHNSON: It's a tough pin. The wind off to the left, you know you can't hit it left of the flag. I hit it right where I was trying to. Q. (No microphone)? DUSTIN JOHNSON: I didn't quite understand. Q. (No microphone)? DUSTIN JOHNSON: I mean, yeah, it really doesn't matter, I don't think. Yeah, I mean, it's nice to go and get 36 holes, 36 straight holes in. Q. Does this course suit you? DUSTIN JOHNSON: Yeah, I like the golf course. I've liked it since the first time I saw it last Tuesday. Q. What do you like best? DUSTIN JOHNSON: I just think it's a good, challenging golf course. It's fun to play. Got all kinds of -- got to hit a lot of different shots. Q. Do you think your group caught the good side of the draw? DUSTIN JOHNSON: No idea. I mean, the guys in the morning, guys played good. I think it's going to -- the conditions are going to be fairly similar, I think. Q. Your focus [indiscernible] especially with the par putt at 16. Do you feel like you're in the zone right now? DUSTIN JOHNSON: I mean, those are putts that you 00 you've got downhill sliders. All I'm focusing on is starting it on the line I want to with the right speed. If it goes in, it goes in. Q. Do you feel good putting on these greens? DUSTIN JOHNSON: Yeah, I like these greens. I mean, they're tough so you've really got to look at every, you know, every bit of every putt and see what it's doing, because they're tough greens to putt on. FastScripts Transcript by ASAP Sports   |
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