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DJ (66) takes early lead at Whistling Straits

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – There are more than 1,000 bunkers at Whistling Straits, which is about how many times Dustin Johnson has answered questions regarding his final-hole gaffe at the 2010 PGA Championship.

Thursday’s metaphorical answer, however, seemed much more definitive.

Johnson, who was penalized two strokes on the final hole in 2010 when he grounded his club in a bunker, was nearly perfect on Day 1 of the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits and moved into the early lead with a 66.

“I really felt like I had my ball under control a lot like I did at the U.