Ernie celebrates one El of a round

Ernie Els instantly reaped the benefits of a new approach to the Volvo PGA championship at Wentworth today, equalling the course record with an eight-under-par 64.

Three times a runner-up in the event, the world number three said he planned to attack the West Course in the manner which has brought him a record-equalling five World Match Play titles. It worked brilliantly. As he signed his scorecard he was three clear of the star-studded field.