LOS ANGELES — Brian Bazzel stood in his kitchen as Dustin Johnson readied a tee shot on the 433-yard 12th hole at Kapalua. It was the final day of the Sentry Tournament of Champions, an event Johnson would easily win by eight strokes. While the margin of victory stood out, it couldn’t outdo DJ’s eventual near ace that left Bazzel jumping up and down in the comfort of his own home.
No, the shot didn’t excite Bazzel because he’s a big fan of the world’s No. 1 golfer; it excited him because of the club he used to get within six inches of acing a par 4.