Emotional Dustin Johnson lives out his US Masters dream in record-breaking style

“It’s a dream come true. You know, as a kid I always dreamed about being a Masters champion … It’s hard to talk,” Johnson said, apologising for his uncharacteristic emotion
Emotional Dustin Johnson lives out his US Masters dream in record-breaking style

Tiger Woods helps Masters champion Dustin Johnson with his green jacket after his victory at the US Masters. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Bubba Watson stood among the thousand or so people around the 18th green in his green jacket, waiting to give Dustin Johnson a hug and a message as he walked off with a few tears in his eyes and the all-time Masters scoring record in his pocket.

“Welcome to the club,” Watson said to the new host of April’s Champions Dinner.

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