Els cites Garcia, Westwood as Sun City title threats

Three-time winner Ernie Els today named Ryder Cup stars Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood as favourites to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge at Sun City.

Wed, 01 Dec, 2004 - 15:38

Three-time winner Ernie Els today named Ryder Cup stars Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood as favourites to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge at Sun City.

Els believes defending champion Garcia and late entry Westwood are the two players in the 12-man field most suited to the lengthened Gary Player Country Club course.

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