Sporting Life: Dustin Johnson reminds us greatness doesn't need to be sexy

Golfer Dustin Johnson wipes his eyes after winning The Masters on Nov 15, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS
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Later, job done, record set, clubs down, Green Jacket on, he did what he refused to do on the course. He choked. He lost composure compellingly in his TV interview. He turned into a huge, bearded, lumbering, deep-breath taking, eye-rubbing, exhaling, apologising, wordless champion.

Dustin Johnson in tears at the Masters. This was worth staying up any night for.

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