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SPRINGFIELD, N.J. -- With two victories and 10 other top-10 finishes, Dustin Johnson has turned himself into golfs most consistent player this year. Which makes his opening round at the PGA Championship all that more surprising.Johnson opened with a 7-over 77 at Baltusrol Golf Club that included two double-bogeys and just a single birdie. He finished the day tied for 143rd place, ahead of only five other players, three of whom are club professionals.The score also left him a dozen shots off the lead of Jimmy Walker after just 18 holes.After back-to-back pars to start his round, Johnson pulled his tee shot on the par-4 third hole and was forced to lay up, then three-putted for double.He immediately bogeyed three of his next four holes, then posted another double on the 11th hole, when he left his second shot in a fairway bunker. He even failed to take advantage of his length on the two closing par-5s, finishing his round par-bogey.In his previous seven starts -- which included each of those wins -- Johnson had posted a scoring average of 68.68 with no round lower than 73. His last score as high as Thursdays round was a 77 in the third round of the Players Championship in May.Johnsons playing partners -- and fellow 2016 major champions -- fared much better in the opening round.Just 10 days removed from his victory at The Open, Henrik Stenson birdied three of his last seven holes to post a 3-under 67. That put him in a share of fifth place entering Fridays second round.I thought I played a very solid round, Stenson said. I wasnt in too much trouble at any time. Hit a lot of fairways, a lot of greens, and gave myself some good chances. Maybe felt like a slight lack of preparation on the putting green this week was showing up on a few occasions, but all in all, I think I putted OK, and I made the most of the ones I needed to make. And a couple birdie putts coming in there, which 3-under in a major is always good.Masters champion Danny Willett shot a 71 that included three birdies against four bogeys.Each of those players is trying to join Rory McIlroy (2014) and Jordan Spieth (2015) as the only players to win multiple majors in a single year during this decade. Stitched USA Soccer Jerseys . PAUL, Minn. USA Soccer Gear . Peter Holland and Brad Staubitz were sent to Toronto on Saturday as the Maple Leafs traded defenceman Jesse Blacker and draft picks to the Anaheim Ducks. https://www.cheapusasoccer.com/ . - Blake Griffin had 30 points and 12 rebounds, J. USA Soccer Pro Shop . Datsyuk will miss Tuesdays game against New Jersey and could be sidelined longer, while Cleary will likely miss at least the next three games. Its been an injury-plagued season for Datsyuk, who has suited up for just 39 games. Custom USA Soccer Jerseys . Kuznetsov, who was selected by the Capitals in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, has been playing for his hometown team Chelyabinsk Traktor of the KHL. North Queensland have been struck a blow ahead of their grand final rematch against Brisbane with Kane Linnett ruled out.The premiership-winning centre will be replaced by Javid Bowen, wholl make just his ninth first-grade appearance, after Linnett failed to overcome a strained calf in time for Fridays semi-final against the Broncos.Linnett was long odds to be fit for the encounter at 1300SMILES Stadium after going down injured duing Saturdays qualifying final loss to Melbourne.Its a big blow. He takes a lot of those tough carries coming out, thats something we will miss, but Jango (Bowen) has got some good footwork and can poke his nose through the line, skipper Johnathan Thurston said.We are blessed in that area.While its a hurdle to overcome for the Cowboys ahead of the must-win clash, the defending premiers have otherwise enjoyed a good run with injuries this season.Of the side to take on Brisbane, only Linnett and bench forward John Asiata will be missing from their 2015 grand final winning side.Meanwhile, Canberra have named Josh Hodgson to take on Penrith in their semi-final on Saturday night despiite the fact he remains in serious doubt.ddddddddddddodgson rolled his ankle during Saturdays two-point loss to Cronulla and must pass a fitness test on Friday to convince coach Ricky Stuart to allow him to play.Kurt Baptiste has been named on the bench and will likely slot into the starting hooker role should Hodgson fail in his bid to make the field while Adam Clydsdale could come into the 17.Blake Austin has also been named to return from a broken hand with the Raiders five-eighth on Tuesday declaring himself confident of being right to go.For the Broncos, Tom Opacic (shoulder) has been named to return after missing last Fridays win over Gold Coast.Jonus Pearson has been named on an extended bench as cover for James Roberts who will head to the judiciary on Wednesday night in an effort to be cleared of a contrary conduct charge for allegedly kicking Ryan Simpkins.The Panthers have named an unchanged side to take on the Raiders however Moses Leota has been named as 18th man. 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