SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Ernie Els has won the PGA Grand Slam of Golf by making three straight birdies on the back nine for a 2-under 69 and a one-shot victory over David Toms.
Els was an alternate this year, filling in for Masters champion Phil Mickelson. It was his second victory in the 36-hole tournament for the four major champions, his other win coming in 1997 at Poipu Bay in Hawaii.
Toms, a former PGA champion who replaced British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen, had a three-shot lead at one point Wednesday until he faltered to a 71.
U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell shot a 73 and PGA champion Martin Kaymer had a 71. They finished eight shots out of the lead.
Els picked up $600,000 for the victory.
