https://www.ajc.com/sports/world-johnson-bulldogs-henley-top-the-survivors-list-open/331T3dQIHYdeDoFk9YsNXO/June 14, 2018
At day's end, only four players in the 156-man field ventured into the absolute shallowest part of under par. Four of them Dustin Johnson,
former Georgia Bulldog Russell Henley, Ian Poulter and Scott Piercy shared the first-round lead having shot 1-under 69s.
It required special play to produce even a humble number - Henley hitting 13 of 14 fairways and 12 of 18 greens. "I felt really in control of my game," he said. "Off the tee, I felt like I was going to hit it right where I was lined up. I gave myself a chance to have a good round."
The Bulldog Henley emerged from the difficult opening round sounding as confident as anyone could be. "I know I've got a lot of golf to play but I do feel good about my game. I've beaten all these guys before. I've won out here on Tour. Haven't won a major yet, but I believe in my game," he said.