Ernie Els isn’t just happy to be here.
‘Here’ being tied for second after two rounds of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Thanks to rounds of 68-65, the 49-year-old World Golf Hall of Fame member is one shot back of leader Bryson DeChambeau, a man nearly half his age.
Yes, it’s great to be in contention again. He hasn’t won on the European Tour – or anywhere, for that matter – since 2013. But there are still two rounds to play.
“You’ve got to keep it going.” Els said that repeatedly during his post-round news conference on Friday.