Ernie Els Almost Quotations

I was five under on that hole for the week with an eagle and three birdies. But there you go. This was strongest field in the world this year...and to almost win is fine.

No. 11 is almost playing like a par-5. In years past, when you came in with 7-irons, you were more aggressive. With a 4-iron, you're not that aggressive.

He just goes out and goes about his business. So I think Phil, almost more than Tiger, has got more Masters in him, maybe.

He's almost like a golfing machine. He never seems to get tired of the game. And he's gone up a level this year.

I was very nervous at the start of the round, I almost felt like I was teeing-off at the Masters or something. But after three holes I managed to settle down and started playing better.

I think Phil has got the game (at Augusta) now. I think Phil, almost more than Tiger, has got more Masters in him, maybe.

I've played with him quite a few times the last couple of years. It seems like he's gone up a level this year. It seems like he's really comfortable with his swing and his game. It seems like he's there every week. He's almost a golfing machine, so to speak. He never gets tired of the game. I think he's definitely going to be very tough to beat this weekend.

It would be very interesting if the greens were tough to hold and we got some wind, ... It would be so hard to shoot under par. It would almost be impossible.

I've had so many good tournaments here through the years, and a couple of close calls. I've done almost everything but win.

I just got beat. I played almost as good as I could. I've had some good weeks here. Obviously, I'd like to do really well this week.

I haven't played with Tiger, or in that kind of a field, for a while. And to play that well and almost win was quite exciting. I'm looking forward to the year.

Chad's going to be very tough to beat. It seems like he's gone up a level this year. He's almost a golfing machine, so to speak. He's a very good ball-striker and it seems like he's putting well.

It's almost normal for me here. I'm always kind of chasing here. It's nice to have a chance.

It seems like he has gone up a level this year. He's almost like a golfing machine, so to speak.

It seems like he's there every week. He's almost a golfing machine.

It seems like he's there every week. He's almost a golfing machine, so to speak. He plays almost every week and seems like he never gets tired of the game. I think he's definitely going to be very tough to beat.

I cannot complain. After all the hassle I had with the leg to come back ... and to almost win is fine.