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Matsuyama also fails to advance as Kjeldsen, Noren first two through to knockout stage

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“Putting is the hardest part,” Johnson told Golf Channel after improving to 2-0-0 overall with his second straight win over a major champion. “It’s very breezy and then really gusty at times.”

Despite two wins from two matches, Johnson was not guaranteed of advancing out of the group stage. He had win or halve his match yesterday against compatriot Jimmy Walker to be certain of advancing to the final 16.

The format divides the 64 players into 16 four-man groups, with the winner of each group entering