CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) - Dustin Johnson's "ridiculous" ability to overpower golf courses with his length and precision could be the key to American Ryder Cup glory this week, according to twice U.S. Open winner Andy North.
The 32-year-old Johnson is ranked second in the world behind Australian Jason Day having won three PGA Tour events this season.
He secured his first major championship victory in the U.S. Open at Oakmont in June and has been a model of consistency all year, accumulating 15 top-10 finishes in 22 tournaments.
Europe's talisman Rory McIlroy may have landed Tour Championship and FedExCup series honors in Atlanta on Sunday but North believes his fellow countryman is as good as anyone in the game at the moment.