Els wins to cast aside fitness doubts
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-12-11 22:01

Englishman David Lynn moved into a tie for fourth place with a four-under-par 68 and was the highest-placed international player.

World number five Els had just one blemish on his card - a bogey on the treacherous par-three seventh hole - and said he was delighted with the way he had played in the final round.

"I played consistently well and hit the ball solid. I concentrated on not making mistakes and I was happy I didn't put myself in trouble.

"You have to feel for Ulrich. After the wheels came off on 11 and then again on 16, he never lost his composure. He's a fine golfer and a wonderful sportsman and I don't know if I would have reacted that way," Els said.

Van den Berg, who has no European Tour playing privileges, said "I melted down. I hit a bad tee shot on 11 and lost a lot of confidence."