Long bomber Johnson ready for Korean dust-up

American Dustin Johnson has promised to dazzle South Korean crowds with finesse as well as his jaw-dropping length off the tee at this week's co-sanctioned Ballantine's Championship."I'm here to win the tournament," the 26-year-old told reporters on Wednesday, before making his Asian debut at the $2.8 million event near Seoul.

"I want to come out and contend and have a chance to win," added Johnson, who averages over 307 yards off the tee, third longest on the PGA Tour.
"There's other parts to my game besides the driver."
The world number 12 will have plenty of competition at the tournament, sanctioned by the Asian, European and Korean Tours, including Britain's Lee Westwood, newly returned to the top of the world rankings.
Three-times major champion Ernie Els, European Ryder Cup players Ian Poulter and Miguel Angel Jimenez and local teenage sensation Noh Seung-yul are also among a quality field.
Johnson admitted the Europeans may have the edge in terms of overseas experience, suggesting PGA Tour regulars could take a leaf out of Europe's book.
"It's important to get out and play," said Johnson, who has produced three top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour this year.
"Obviously the European players are more travelled, they play more events in Asia and also in the States. We get comfortable playing on our tour, but you can't blame us. I think it's the best tour -- a lot of people do.
"It's hard to get the guys to come over here to play but it's important for us to come over and play a few times a year to acknowledge our overseas fans."
Johnson was confident he would give the European and Asian talent a run for their money.
"(My game) is getting better each week and I'm looking forward to this week," he said. "I've been hitting it really well these past two days.
"I'm starting to get a little more comfortable with the putter, which is probably what has held me back a little bit so far this year. It's finally starting to come around.
"I've been working hard on the putter, so I'm looking forward to getting out there this week and maybe rolling in some putts."