Emergency crews are responding after a blimp went down near Erin Hills Golf course during the U.S. Open Thursday.
Johnson will begin his quest at 8.35 am in a star-studded grouping with 2015 champion Jordan Spieth and 2014 victor Martin Kaymer.
"I think that the next guy that's probably due is Rickie Fowler, just because of the talent level and the fact that three years ago he finished top five in all four majors", said Leonard, the 1997 British Open victor at Royal Troon and now a commentator on Golf Channel.
Golfer Brandt Snedeker said he spotted something while on the course at Erin Hills, about 35 miles northwest of Milwaukee.
"When I get a break I'll look at getting my own place, but for now I'm just loving the ride and they have been so important to me".
There's more to it than just length.
"The courses where Kaymer won his majors play very similar to Erin Hills, and with a bit of luck on his side, we think there's a chance the German can make it major number three in Wisconsin".
The bigger concern for McIlroy is his competitive form.
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Richard was suspected of potential domestic violence committed against ex-wife Oracene Price in 1999, but he was never charged. Now, she's living with an "unsavory character" in an environment that's not conducive to raising a child.
Jason Day is starting to turn his game around, finally. Ryan Moore is the lone player missing from that group due to a shoulder injury. McIlroy skipped the BMW PGA Championship and the Memorial as a precaution and to let the rib properly heal.
About the only thing to fear, outside of the thick fescue that frames the fairways at Erin Hills, is the house where he is staying. He says he can swing and has full power.
Twelve months ago, at Oakmont, Dustin Johnson triumphed despite being hit with a one-stroke penalty for a ball-moving infringement that has since led to that particular rule being altered.
The unknown is how sharp he will be this week. I didn't know what was going on. "I'm excited to come back and defend this week". "I feel like I'm prepared, I feel like I'm ready".
"I like to rise above that because I want to have the most amount of fun". It's just a matter of being able to do it. Obviously winning the Masters assured him of exalted status, especially in Australia, but had someone asked me in 2000 when I first saw him play how many majors he was going to win I'd have bet on a Peter Thomson-type number.
"She's a lot more comfortable", Johnson said about Paulina, "and everybody is healthy".
Johnson is the model modern player - a great and long driver who has learned to manage the wedges. Narrow strips of rough give way to knee-high grass that makes finding your ball a tough task and hitting back onto playable ground even harder. And keep a good attitude.
The world No.3 is looking to go one better than his two runner-up finishes during a stellar six US Open starts that have yielded five top-10s.
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