Dustin Johnson struggled in the Friday round of the US Open, shooting 77.

## What happened?

He had a quadruple-bogey 8 on the par-4 15th hole, which was the exclamation point on an eight-over, five-hole stretch.

Johnson went from one off the lead to 11 back, but thanks to his 66 Thursday, he's still three over.

He will play the weekend, with Wyndham Clark leading at seven under.

## Why it matters for Dustin Johnson

Johnson's performance on Friday was a surprise, given his strong start on Thursday, where he was only one off the lead through 28 holes.

He said he didn't really play that poorly on Friday, citing the challenging wind conditions.

Johnson has had a tough time in majors since joining LIV Golf in 2022, with no top 20 finishes in his last 11 starts.

## What comes next?

Johnson is six back of second place, and with half a U.S. Open left to be played, especially at Shinnecock Hills, lots can change.

He remains optimistic, saying he's swinging well and rolling the ball good.

Johnson's strong Thursday performance keeps him in contention, and he will look to bounce back on Saturday.

And despite the tough Friday, Johnson is still in the mix, with a chance to make a move up the leaderboard.

But the road ahead will be challenging, with tough competition from the likes of Wyndham Clark.

So Johnson will need to bring his best game on Saturday to stay in contention.

The US Open is known for its challenging conditions, and Johnson will need to navigate these to succeed.

He has the talent and experience to do so, but it won't be easy.

Johnson's caddie will play a crucial role in helping him make the right decisions on the course.

As the weekend approaches, Johnson will look to draw on his past experiences to inform his strategy.

The next few days will be critical in determining Johnson's fate at the US Open.

He will need to stay focused and composed under pressure to achieve his goals.

The crowd will be watching closely, eager to see how Johnson responds to the challenges ahead.

Johnson's performance will be under scrutiny, and he will need to deliver if he wants to succeed.

The stage is set for an exciting weekend of golf, with Johnson ready to take on the challenge.