Ernie Els back in US

Ernie blogs on his blog:

Obviously, having last week off was also the perfect opportunity for me to be able to experiment with some new Callaway equipment. I tried a few different sets of irons, got myself accustomed to the feel of the HX Tour 56 golf ball, and also tried a few more drivers with various shaft and loft combinations. You know, changing equipment can at times be tricky, but I’ve got to say the guys at Callaway have been really helpful and they’ve put some great clubs in my hands. I’m pretty close now to settling on the final 14, so to speak. They’ll be in the bag at Bay Hill next week. ***

First to come in this run of tournaments is the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida. I won this event in 1998, when it was then known as the Bay Hill Invitational. They changed the name last year to honour the great man, which is fantastic. I mean, everyone knows this is Arnold’s tournament. He’s a legend of the game and you know, if anyone deserves a tournament to be named after them it’s him. I think he’s been an inspiration to everyone who plays this game. Honestly, I look forward to playing here every year.