Ernie Els

Nationality: South African

Date of birth: October 17, 1969

Last five Masters finishes: T27 ('06), 47th ('05), 2nd ('04), 6th ('03), 5th ('02)

In 2006 Els tied for 27th and only managed a 47th place finish at the '05 tournament. Instead he will focus on the performances of 2004 and '03 where he managed 2nd and 6th place respectively. Els certainly has the big game mentality and the physique to cope with the demanding Augusta track.

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