Ernie Els says he received an invitation to Augusta National for the first week in April. It just wasn't an invitation to play in the Masters.
Els had to clarify a tweet from Sunday that said: ''Thank you for a Great Xmas present! (at)TheMasters Can't wait!''
Thank you for a Great Xmas present! @TheMasters Can't wait!
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) December 24, 2017
That led several media sites to post stories that the four-time major champion had received a special exemption into the Masters. Instead, the 48-year-old South African received a letter welcoming him as an honorary invitee.