Why era of the invincible Tiger Woods is gone forever

Ernie Els has always been a rugby player at heart, a big and bruising heavyweight champion in a sport, golf, that doesn’t fancy itself for that weight class.

But for all his athletic gifts and with a sincere concession to the riches golf brought to him, Els concedes that on many days, his power and might weren’t enough to beat Tiger Woods.

“He kicked my ass for about 15 years,” Els said.