- Johnson fails to defend Augusta title he won in November
- ‘I just didn’t putt very good. It’s pretty simple’, says world No 1
The defending champion Dustin Johnson led a high-profile exodus from the 85th Masters, after the 36-hole cut fell at three over par at Augusta National. Johnson, the world No 1 who marched to victory at 20 under par here in November, was plus five after rounds of 74 and 75.
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