MASTERS TOURNAMENT

April 8, 2021

Dustin Johnson

Quick Quotes

Q. How much different is it compared to November?

DUSTIN JOHNSON: I mean, yeah, the conditions are definitely different. The course is a little bit firmer and faster. But it's still the same golf course. Playing definitely a lot tougher just because, when the greens are firm and fast here, the golf course plays difficult. Then you add the wind in today, it made it play really difficult, I thought.

Q. What are the keys to playing well here? What part of your game do you think is the most important?

DUSTIN JOHNSON: Well, driving to the fairway, first off. And then after that, you've really got to be good with controlling your distance, which that's what I thought was really difficult today, just with the wind. It was kind of gusty too.

So I felt like I hit a lot of good shots that didn't end up in good spots, just from misjudging the wind a little bit.

Q. D.J., you said the other day that you're very aware of the three players who have won here back to back titles. Is there any additional pressure or any changes to your game now that you have a Green Jacket?

DUSTIN JOHNSON: No. No additional pressure. If anything, I'm a little more relaxed out there. Today, like I said, it just played tough. I felt like I played pretty well too, or got it around pretty well. Obviously, the last hole kind of stings a little bit. But go to the range, hit a few balls. I feel like I'm swinging well, playing good. Looking forward to the rest of the week.

Q. Where do you think your game is compared to November? Is it the same level? Are you a little off?

DUSTIN JOHNSON: I mean, it's not -- maybe not quite as sharp as it was. Just more of the irons aren't quite as sharp as they were. I feel like I'm driving it good and putting it good. Just need to dial the irons in a little bit.