No. 1 Johnson matches 54-hole mark to seize Masters lead
World number one Dustin Johnson reacted to making an eagle at the par-5 second in Saturday’s third round of the Masters.
AUGUSTA: Top-ranked Dustin Johnson seized command of the Masters on Saturday, matching the 54-hole record at Augusta National to grab a four-stroke lead in quest of a second major title.
Pulling away from an elite field at Augusta National, the 36-year-old American, who grew up only an hour’s drive from the course, fired a seven-under-par 65 to stand on 16-under-par 200 after three rounds.
“I’ve got a lot of confidence in everything I’m doing,” Johnson said. “Tomorrow I’m going to have to go out and do the same kind of thing.
“I’ve got a lot of of great players around me. I’m…
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