In 2007, fresh off his debut at the Arnold Palmer Cup, Dustin Johnson was gearing up for his first Walker Cup, still an amateur and just months away from turning pro. With only three months separating the two events, the contrast in pressure was intense. Winning with the Arnold Palmer Cup team was thrilling, but the Walker Cup came with higher stakes, bigger crowds, and a different kind of tension. Looking back now, it’s hard to picture the calm, collected champion we see today ever losing his composure — yet that week, Johnson’s nerves got the best of him, leading to an unforgettable meltdown on the very first tee.

DJ recently reflected on an unforgettable moment from the 2007 Walker Cup at Royal County Down, Northern Ireland. Speaking during the current Walker Cup at Cypress Point Clu

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