Johnson wins LIV Golf Boston in playoff

Dustin Johnson rattled in a monster eagle on the first playoff hole to win the LIV Golf Invitational Boston and showcase a host of rookies

Johnson emerged triumphant from the three-way play-off, which also featured Chile's Joaquin Niemann and India's Anirban Lahiri,

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Dustin Johnson rattled in a monster eagle on the first playoff hole to win the LIV Golf Invitational Boston and showcase a host of rookies

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both making their debuts in the controversial Saudi-backed series. All three finished 54 holes at the International Golf Club in 15 under par.

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World number two and reigning British Open champion Cameron Smith finished a shot back on 14 under on his debut at LIV Golf to tie

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LIV Golf to tie for fourth with England's Lee Westwood, who went into contention with an 8-under par 62 but on the final hole bogeyed. miss the playoffs.

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Johnson shot a 5-under-par 65 on Sunday, his sixth birdie of the day at No. 13, to move atop the standings at 15 under.

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Johnson didn't hold his putt in the playoffs, sending him down the hill. The ball hesitated as it hit the lip, then hit the back edge of the cup and bounced inside.

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