Els hungry for another victory

Ernie Els was today heading to Sandwich to prepare for the defence of his Open title with confidence soaring after cruising to his second Scottish Open title and fifth win of the year.

Els carded a final round 69 at Loch Lomond for a 17 under par total of 267, five shots clear of Ryder Cup team-mates Phil Price and Darren Clarke, with the Republic of Ireland’s Gary Murphy enjoying his best ever finish two shots further back in fourth.