Ernie Els’ British Open Win Should Get More Attention Than Adam Scott’s Collapse

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Published: July 24, 2012

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Ernie Els probably wasn't surprised to see other contenders hogging the spotlight at the Open Championship. He likely didn't expect it to continue after he won his second Claret Jug, though.

Two days after Els won his fourth major championship, the story has been pretty much anything but his triumph. The most notable story being Adam Scott's collapse that allowed Els to claim victory without even needing a playoff.

While that's clearly a key part of the storyline, it shouldn't overshadow Els' accomplishment. To go a decade without winning a major title and then outlasting an extremely talented field on a tough course is an impressive feat.

The most unfortunate thing about the entire ordeal was that it all happened so fast that nobody had enough time to digest it all.



Even during the round, Els wasn't getting much attention. Between Scott threatening to run away from the field, Graeme McDowell trying to win his second major title and the usual Tiger Woods watch, there wasn't much time for the 42-year-old South African.

But while McDowell and Woods started fading, Els started charging. He had four birdies on the back nine to give him the clubhouse lead at seven-under par and then he waited like everybody else. Scott fell apart, Els earned a shocking win and the rest is history.

The key word there is "earned." Although it wouldn't have been possible for him to win without Scott's help, he could have easily started mailing it in when he posted a bogey on the ninth. Many of other players would have started getting frustrated and let the round get away.

Not the "Big Easy." He has been around the game long enough to know anything can happen, especially on Sunday at a major with a player looking to win his first marquee title in the lead.



He proceeded to pull off several clutch shots down the stretch, including a huge putt on the final hole, which turned out...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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