(Reuters) - Dustin Johnson says he does not want to partner United States team mate Phil Mickelson at next week's Ryder Cup in Minnesota.
Throwing diplomacy out of the window, the long-hitting Johnson on Wednesday made clear his thoughts regarding Mickelson, who is a five-times major champion.
"I think I can partner pretty well with pretty much anyone, except for Phil," world number two Johnson told reporters on the eve of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.
"Me and Phil don't partner well together," added Johnson, in what amounted to a public plea to U.