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Non-World 1 Dustin Johnson returns to the PGA Tour after being diagnosed with COVID-19 last month, headlining a crowded field at the Houston Open, which is being played this weekend end and offers players a final update before the Masters
Four-time major winner Brooks Koepka, five-time major winner Lanto Griffin, Phil Mickelson and 2013 Masters winner Adam Scott are among the contenders at the newly renovated Memorial Park golf course, the tournament’s new venue
Johnson, who won the Tour Championship to win his first-ever FedExCup title in September and then finished tied for sixth at the US Open, said he returned to training last Monday after having missed two tournaments he expected
« For me it was very sweet and obviously I’m very grateful for it, » the 36-year-old told reporters « It definitely puts a key in your plans on what you were trying to do »
The U 2016S Open winner is among the favorites to win the Masters in Augusta, which is played without fans and begins on November 12 after being delayed from April, its traditional place on the calendar, due of the COVID-19 pandemic
Koepka, who along with fellow American Xander Sc Chaudele finished tied for second with Johnson at last year’s Masters, said he looked forward to a handful of fans attending the Houston Open, a rarity in the COVID-19 era
“As players we have grown used to having so many people watching, clapping,” said Koepka, two-time PGA Championship and US Open winner
« It makes you feel good when you birdie, eagle, whatever, good normal save, great shot, whatever But it’s definitely a different feel, it’s weird. can’t wait for the fans to come back «
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