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Spectator David Johnson heckled members of the Europe team following numerous attempts to hole a putt during a practice round, so Justin Rose challenged the US fan to do better for US$100 ...

That was a magnificent performance from Henrik Stenson.
Perhaps someone's been giving him tips... ⛳️#RyderCup
https://t.co/WggTzehO1G
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 30, 2016

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“I closed my eyes, hit the putt and it happened to go in,” Johnson said.

Has the @rydercup started already?? pic.twitter.com/s6EImcbnZv
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) September 29, 2016

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“He’s the man of the hour, the day, the week,” Henrik Stenson said. “The boys were struggling with the line so Dave here offered to come out and show us how to do it. And he certainly did; drilled that 12-footer right in the back of the cup.
“Now he can tell the whole world that the European team are the ones that have the most fun.”

Watch: Would you step up to the Ryder Cup challenge?

Fan David Johnson hugs Rory McIlroy of Europe. Photo: AFP

epa05562424 Golf fan David Johnson of Mayville, North Dakota, shows off the 100 US dollar bill given to him by members of Team Europe after making an oft-missed putt on the eighth green during practice for the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, USA, 29 September 2016. Johnson was given a 100 US dollar bill by Justin Rose for the feat. The Ryder Cup 2016 runs from 29 September to 02 October. EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

Brother’s rant did not affect Danny Willett’s Ryder Cup foursomes omission, says captain Clarke

Fat, stupid, classless imbeciles: European Ryder Cup player’s brother lets rip at Americans ahead of Hazeltine showdown

It’s you: Davis Love chooses Rickie Fowler, J.B Holmes and Matt Kuchar as wildcards for Ryder Cup duty

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Team Europe’s Danny Willett has not been selected as one of Darren Clarke’s foursome pairings for the Ryder Cup. Photo: EPA

CHASKA, MN - SEPTEMBER 29: Danny Willett of Europe speaks in a press conference during practice prior to the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on September 29, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. David Cannon/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

CHASKA, MN - SEPTEMBER 29: Danny Willett of Europe speaks on a phone during the 2016 Ryder Cup Captains Matches at Hazeltine National Golf Club on September 29, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. Andrew Redington/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

CHASKA, MN - SEPTEMBER 29: Captain Darren Clarke of Europe speaks during the 2016 Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony at Hazeltine National Golf Club on September 29, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. Andrew Redington/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Team Europe golfer Danny Willett will have to deal with the fallout from his brother’s explosive comments. Photo: USA Today

Sep 28, 2016; Chaska, MN, USA; Team Europe’s Danny Willett reacts to a missed putt on the 17th green during a practice round for the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

epa05561185 Team Europe's Andy Sullivan (L) and Team Europe's Danny Willett (R) sign autographs for fans as they make their way through the crowd during practice for the Ryder Cup 2016 at the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, USA, 28 September 2016. The Ryder Cup 2016 runs from 29 September to 02 October. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Davis Love III admitted there was some robust debate before his captain’s picks for the US Ryder Cup team were made. Photo: AFP

CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 11: J.B. Holmes hits his second shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 11, 2016 in Carmel, Indiana. Andy Lyons/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

(FILES) This file photo taken on April 7, 2015 shows Tiger Woods of the US hitting out of the sand at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia during a practice round for the 2015 Masters Golf Tournament. Tiger Woods said September 7, 2016 he hopes to return to competitive golf next month at a tournament in California, but the 14-time major champion warned his much-anticipated return would depend on his continued recovery. "My rehabilitation is to the point where I'm comfortable making plans, but I still have work to do," the 40-year-old Woods, who has not played competitively since August 2015, said in a statement. / AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY

CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 11: Matt Kuchar hits his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 11, 2016 in Carmel, Indiana. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 11: Rickie Fowler hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 11, 2016 in Carmel, Indiana. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

US fan David Johnson walked away with US$100 from Europe’s Rory McIlroy, Andy Sullivan, Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose after living up to his claim at Hazeltine National


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