Els backs McIlroy to be the best
Ernie Els has no question in his mind that Rory McIlroy is going to be golf’s greatest player.
Back at the Congressional course where he won the 1997 US Open by a shot from Colin Montgomerie, Els was asked about what help he could be to the 22-year-old as he prepares for his first major since his Masters meltdown in April.
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