Els aims to reel in Tiger
World number eight Ernie Els started his ambitious quest to chase down world number one Tiger Woods in style by winning the SAA Open in his home country.
Els came from three behind fellow South African Trevor Immelman to finish three shots clear by the end of the day.
"I know that some people may find it laughable, especially with the lead that Tiger has built up and how well he is playing at the moment," Els said. "But I need something to keep me motivated and I have a number of goals I still want to achieve in the next few years and that is one of them."
Els was so overjoyed that he sprayed a bottle of champagne out on the media at his post-victory press conference.
"This win was extremely important to me," added Els.
"I wanted to win at Sun City a few weeks back but I got in my own way there. Somehow, though, this week I was spiritually a lot more at ease and this tournament is important to me.
"I have won a few times and I have been close a few times. I remember last year losing it to Retief (Goosen) and so this win is wonderful. Being the SAA Open, it is like a major to me."
