Ernie Els ends two year drought at Doral

Ernie Els ends a win less drought capturing his 17th PGA Tour title on Sunday at the CA Championship in Doral, Florida. Els won by four over fellow South African Charl Schawartzel at 18-under.

The final round really was pretty much a two pony race as Els and Schawartzel, both playing in the final group, distanced themselves from the pack heading into the back nine. Schawartzel, who showed amazing poise most of the day, actually tied Ernie for the lead on 12 then made two disappointing bogeys on 15 and 17 to open the door and victory for Els.

This win for the "Big Easy" is sure to be a popular one, especially heading into The Masters in less then a month. Ernie has been very outspoken about the meaning of winning a green jacket, and still feeling heartbreak from '04 when Mickelson lit up the back nine and made that dramatic birdie on 18 to shatter a playoff hope and jacket for Els.

If only Phil could find his game which has been M.I.A. thus far this year, and the hype of Tiger's possible return at Augusta, The Masters could be one for the ages.

The countdown begins...

Cheers,