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I had a one-year deal with IMG but there was a clause in my contract where I could get out, and I'm getting out,

Ernie Els

 

I had a bit of a rough start there and made some good par putts on the first two holes,

Ernie Els

 

I wouldn't say I missed it, I did not miss it for a good three months. I guess subconsciously I knew I was out. I was going to be out for a long time. I think I just wanted to shut myself off. Not watch it or read about it or anything like that and concentrate on other things in my life.

Ernie Els

 

It was a good finish, and I have to look at that positively going into next week. However, it was a tough day. I got off to an iffy start, but battled hard to get back to level at the end of the day.

Ernie Els

 

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

Ernie Els

 

I worked really hard on my long game the last two week, especially last week. I'm working on a bit of a flatter plane through the ball. I got a little bit steep on the ball so I'm trying to flatten it out a little bit through the hitting area.

Ernie Els

 

Where they're tucking the flags, you can really look silly...you've got to maybe play a little bit more safe at some holes and I think I'll remember that for tomorrow's round. But I've got to be happy with that start.

Ernie Els

 

The heat kind of took its toll at the end, ... It was quite muggy and I had a few more chances on the back nine.

Ernie Els

 

Basically, it takes the best player who's on form to win this tournament. The conditions here, maybe, make more difference than at a lot of places. When it gets a little firmer, the second shots become probably the toughest on Tour because the greens are very small and there's only certain areas where you can go with your second shots. In that regard, it doesn't matter longer or shorter hitter. Accuracy is at a premium.

Ernie Els

 

The heat kind of took its toll at the end. It was quite muggy and I had a few more chances on the back nine.

Ernie Els