248 Quotes by Ernie Els

From the rough, I'd use a 6-iron, play the ball back an inch or two and swing down on a steeper angle to catch the ball first. It also helps to aim slightly left and open the clubface at address. You'll get more height on the shot, and the club will cut through the grass more easily.

It's thick. If you go into the rough, you're going to have a half-a-shot penalty.

Today I was a bit more determined not to let it get to me too much, and I played a good back nine.

It's not the easiest thing in the world. Your mind can wander but you can't be afraid. It's a good test of character.

He's a great champion. I love picking his brain about what he was thinking when he was winning all those tournaments.

It's one of those things. We'll bounce back.

He's a full notch behind Vijay. He's not even on the same rung. There's no major that rattles you like the U.S. Open. Last year's Open probably took a month to get over that. It's not like the Masters, where the conditions are generally the same. At the Open, they're probably already rattled going in.

It's almost normal for me here. I'm always kind of chasing here. It's nice to have a chance.

He's almost like a golfing machine. He never seems to get tired of the game. And he's gone up a level this year.