Q. An 8-under 64 today. How pleased are you around a course with a reputation like this one?
DUSTIN JOHNSON: Very pleased. We went out early. Not much wind. We got the first eight or nine holes, nice weather. Yeah, hit a lot of really nice shots. Holed a couple putts but yeah, played pretty solid. Kept it out of the bunkers, and yeah, it was a nice round.
Q. That's the key, is it?
DUSTIN JOHNSON: Yeah, especially off the tee. I mean, obviously that's the most penal place you can go because it's always a chip-out. I was very pleased with the way I played. Missed a few shots but always missed them in the right spots. Played a nice, solid round.
Q. Historically what's your relationship been like with Carnoustie? Is it a course you like?
DUSTIN JOHNSON: I do. I mean, obviously played The Open here. I played the Dunhill a couple times. Generally haven't played that well around here, so it's nice to get a good score in.
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