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Dustin Johnson didn't contend for the title this weekend at the RBC Heritage, but he did just enough to ensure that he'll retain the world No. 1 ranking over an idle Justin Thomas.
Johnson entered the final round at Harbour Town outside the top 40, and had he finished 32nd or worse the arithmetic of the world ranking divisor would have allowed Thomas to pass him after the Zurich Classic later this month. Instead, he closed with a 4-under 67 to finish the week in a tie for 16th at 7 under.
"I played the golf course tee to green pretty well.