DUSTIN JOHNSON BREAKS SCORING RECORD TO CLAIM HIS FIRST GREEN JACKET

World no.1 and TaylorMade staffer Dustin Johnson claimed his first green jacket at Augusta National with rounds of 65-70-65-68 for a record -20 under and 5 shot victory.

Playing 14 TaylorMade clubs and ball, that includes a SIM driver and TP5X golf ball, DJ hasn't finished outside the Top 10 in has last 6 starts since entering this week. Adding a Masters title to his US Open trophy, DJ doubles his majors and takes his total professional victories to 24.

After a stellar “moving day” in the third round of competition, where he hit every fairway and nearly made an albatross at the par-5 second, DJ was four shots ahead entering Sunday. Perfectly positioned to saunter his way to a second major title.

DJ'S 54 HOLE STROKES GAINED STATS:

• Total: 14.66 (1st)
• Off-the-Tee: 4.10 (2nd)
• Approach (100): 7.05 (1st)
• Putting: 3.52 (10th)

DJ'S 72 HOLE STROKES GAINED STATS:

• Total: +18.79 (1st)
• Approach: +8.62 (1st)
• Putting (inside 6-9ft): +3.61 (1st)
• Putting: +5.53 (6th)
• Off-the-Tee: +4.92 (2nd)
• Approach (125-150): +1.73 (2nd)
• Approach (100-125): +0.87 (3rd)

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The course-dependent 7-wood has been in and out Dustin’s bag throughout the season. For Augusta, it gave him the perfect carry number and landing angle to attacOther equipment changes included fresh Milled Grind wedges for some extra zip on short shots.k the par 5s. DJ was a combined 11-under on the storied par 5s for the week. 

"We built the 7-wood for him during his FedEx Cup run. I think it was always the plan that he might use it at Augusta. He at first was looking to add more spin to his 5-wood to increase the descent angle and give him more stopping power into par 5s. We accomplished that by switching into the 7-wood head. We knew it would be useful to him in partnership with the TP5 ball – all of this with Augusta in mind".

- Chris Trott, Global Sports Marketing Director, TaylorMade Golf

It was a complete performance from tee to green. Across the four rounds, Dustin led the field in greens in regulation (82%) and proximity to the green (30’8”). He hit 77% of fairways while averaging 307 yards off the tee.

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DJ has carried the same equipment since claiming the Fed Ex Cup back in September, including a SIM Max 7-wood with 21° of loft to complement his SIM Max 3-wood (15°). His go to driver has been a SIM driver (10.5°) all season and then his P•730 (DJ Proto) irons (3-PW) and Milled Grind Wedges complete the bag alongside his TP5X golf ball.

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NEED TO KNOW

• Sets a new scoring record of 20 under at Augusta National
• 2nd major victory for the world no.1
• Now has 24 career professional victories, including his two majors
• DJ has played in 10 Masters including this one with last year's T2 his previous best finish
• Ties Tiger's record of 11 consecutive rounds under par at Augusta National
• Ties "Most Tournament Greens in Regulation" stat with 60 GIRs
• Ties "Lowest Score to Par" in major championship history
• Last player to win by 5 shots or more was Tiger in 1997 (12 shots)

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DUSTIN JOHNSON WITB

• SIM 10.5° driver
• SIM Max 15.0° fairway
• SIM Max 21.0 fairway
• P730 3-PW irons
• MG 52° and 60° wedges
• Spider Tour IB Limited
• TP5X ball #1