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Before you take your address, while you're still reading the putt, imagine the ball tracking on the line you've chosen and falling into the cup. If you don't believe you can make every putt, why bother trying?

From Ernie Els

In 2002, the 2000 Engelbrecht Els wine was released in South Africa and received high ratings.

From Ernie Els

I prefer old-world wines like Lafite Rothschild and Margaux.

From Ernie Els

Spin is a tricky thing. When you're trying to avoid it - say, on a tee shot, where sidespin puts you in the trees - it's easy to make it happen.

From Ernie Els

The biggest mistake is trying to pinch down on the ball and ripping out a big divot, often hitting the ground before the ball. You'll dig up some turf, but you won't create much backspin.

From Ernie Els

The good kind of spin - backspin - comes from hitting the ball cleanly, then making a divot after impact.

From Ernie Els

For the average player, most three-putts happen because of a poorly judged first putt from long range.

From Ernie Els

Contours on the second half of a long putt have more impact on how the ball rolls because it's going slower. Adjust your speed if that last part is playing uphill or downhill. Don't get fooled by an early slope or break.

From Ernie Els

You probably don't hit as many fairway-bunker shots as you do the greenside ones, and that unfamiliarity might make you a bit nervous.

From Ernie Els

From a good lie in the middle of a fairway bunker, I'll make the same swing as I do from an average fairway lie. I'll dig my feet in slightly and keep my lower body stable so I won't slip, but I don't change my club selection or setup. It's only when the ball is sitting down in the sand that I'll make some modifications.

From Ernie Els

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