Pavin praises Johnson’s maturity

AMERICAN Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin has praised the way Dustin Johnson handled the two-shot penalty which cost him a chance of a first major title.

And Pavin believes Johnson could be all the stronger for it when it comes to his Ryder Cup debut at Celtic Manor in October.

The 26-year-old was one ahead with one to play in the USPGA Championship when his club touched sand in what was deemed a bunker before he hit his second shot.