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Johnson's view is unobstructed at U.S. Open

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. - After taking a decisive second-round lead in the U.S. Open on Friday, Dustin Johnson made a beeline for the couch.

"I'm going home to watch it right now," said the world's top-ranked golfer, who was unflappable in the lousy weather at Shinnecock Hills and shot 67, his four birdies more than offsetting a lone bogey.

Four under par heading into the weekend, Johnson is the only player in red numbers in this major championship and has recent history on his side. The last four U.S. Open champions have led the field after

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