In Johnson's U.S. Open shoes, Spieth 'would have thrown a fit'

Jordan Spieth would have handled the situation differently.

During the final round of the U.S. Open on June 19, confusion reigned. Dustin Johnson, on his way to his first major, was told that the USGA would be reviewing a potential infraction of his on the front nine, and that he might face a penalty - but he'd only know after his round.

The decision was blasted from practically every corner - especially by Johnson's fellow golfers. In the end, Johnson was penalized a stroke, but it didn't matter, as he won the tournament by three shots. And the USGA eventually did come out and say they handled the situation poorly.

Ahead of this week's WGC Bridgestone Invitational, Spieth was asked what he would have done had he been in Johnson's position.

"I would have thrown a fit," Spieth said. "I promise you, I would have thrown a fit. I wouldn't have hit another shot. I would have sat there like this is not the way this goes. Let's figure this out right now. You can't have a potential penalty or not. You've got to know in that case."

Johnson showed much resolve in putting the situation behind him, finishing his round at 2-under (which was changed to 1-under after the penalty).

"I think that what Dustin did was extremely special given that circumstance," Spieth added.

- With h/t to For The Win