Els out of Order of Merit chase

Ernie Els has ruled himself out of the race to win the European Order of Merit, saying he will take it easy for the rest of the season.

Els out of Order of Merit chase
Thu, 17 Oct, 2002 - 09:59

Ernie Els has ruled himself out of the race to win the European Order of Merit, saying he will take it easy for the rest of the season.

The South African celebrates his 33rd birthday today and has the two things he most wanted this year - a first Open title and a second healthy child.

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