Golf Sports Ernie Els Clinches Principal Charity Classic with a Stunning Performance Blessed June 3, 2024 South African golfer Ernie Els delivered an impressive performance on Sunday, securing victory at the Principal Charity Classic in Des Moines, Iowa. Els, 54, shot a remarkable 7-under 65 in the final round, finishing at 21-under 195 at the Wakonda Club, marking his first Champions Tour win of the season in his fourth appearance at this event. Starting the final round tied for the lead, Els made a strong start with two birdies on the front nine. He continued to dominate on the back nine, adding three more birdies and an eagle on the par-5 13th hole, which gave him a crucial edge. “It’s very special,” said Els, reflecting on his victory. “I haven’t won for a while. I’ve had quite a few chances, but it gets tougher when you don’t get it over the line.” Els faced stiff competition from defending champion Stephen Ames of Canada, who also performed well with a 66 on Sunday, finishing in second place at 19-under 197. Ames managed four birdies and a bogey on the front nine, and three more birdies on the back nine, but Els’ late surge with an eagle on the 13th hole secured his lead. “I was lucky enough to make birdie on 11,” Els said. “And then 12, but 13 was big. To make eagle late on the back nine, that was key. It got me into a two-shot lead.” The victory not only brought Els a $300,000 prize but also marked his third top-10 finish of the season. The final stretch of the tournament saw intense competition with Bernhard Langer of Germany, Rod Pampling of Australia, and David Duval of the United States all tying for third place at 17-under. Langer and Pampling had shared the lead with Els after Saturday’s second round. Vijay Singh of Fiji and Heath Slocum of the United States also put in notable performances, tying for sixth place at 16-under. The tournament saw some exceptional golfing talent, with the field competing fiercely for top positions. Els’ win at the Principal Charity Classic highlights his enduring skill and competitive spirit on the Champions Tour. His ability to execute under pressure, particularly with the decisive eagle on the 13th hole, underscored the strategic brilliance and poise that defined his performance throughout the event. Continue Reading Previous: Breaking news Luka Dončić Breaks Nikola Jokić’s Historic NBA RecordNext: A Transfer Boost from Germany Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Related Stories Blog Football Sports Rapid București Pregătește Schimbări Majore în Lot: Transferuri și Plecări de Impact Simon December 13, 2024 Football Sports AKTUELNE VIJESTI: CRVENA ZVEZDA ZVEZDA RAZLAZILA MILAN 6:0: L. LLIC POSTIGAO 4 GOLA U DOMINANTNOJ ESPLEJI PROČITAJTE JOŠ ZA… Light December 8, 2024 Football Sports ZANIMLJIVOSTI: KAKO CRVENA ZVEZDA ZVEZDA TEKSTILASA TULA SA 6 GOLOVA DO NULA: L. LLIC POSTIGAO 4 GOLA NA DOMINANTNOJ EKONOM… PROČITAJTE JOŠ….. Light December 8, 2024
