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USGA regrets 'distraction' on Dustin Johnson ruling

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has admitted its decision to delay a ruling regarding a potential penalty for Dustin Johnson moving the ball brought "uncertainty" to the final round of the U.S. Open.

Johnson appeared to cause his ball to move ahead of a putt on the fifth hole of his final round at Oakmont, but officials refused to make a ruling until the end of the round.

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That delay appeared to affect Johnson initially, but he regained his composure to end his long wait for a first major title with a three-stroke victory.