On Sunday, Els took the trophy at the WGC CA Championship, closing with a 66 and beating runner-up Charl Schwartzel by four strokes. Els looked very happy and very relieved after the final putt dropped, and you can bet "the powers that be" in the world of golf are quite happy, too: Tiger Woods isn't playing, Phil Mickelson isn't contending. The PGA Tour has seen some great young golfers in the mix this year, and even winning. But a resurgence by the Big Easy is always going to bring more fans to the game.
But is it a resurgence, or just a blip on the radar screen? Stories have abounded over the past six months of Els' rededication to the game: He's cutting back his travel schedule, he's ramping up his practice schedule. That work has paid off, and here's hoping Els keeps at it.
For Ernie, the CA Championship victory was his second in this event. He's only the second multiple winner, the first being Woods (who has won the tournament six times). It's also career PGA Tour win No. 17 for the Big Easy, tying him with Curtis Strange, Jug McSpaden and Bobby Cruickshank on the list of all-time wins.
Here's a big pat on the back for the Big Easy. Welcome back to the winner's circle, hope to see you there again soon.
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