Ernie Els may be nicknamed the “Big Easy” but the South African was not about to take it easy on himself today as he reflected on his career.

Ernie Els easily saw off the challenge of one European Ryder Cup hero today - but now faces an attack from three of them in the final round of the American Express world championship.

ERNIE ELS rode his luck before cruising to a sixth win of the year in the Omega European Masters.