Ernie Els Pulls Out of Tampa Bay Championship

 

Ernie Els has had to pull out of this week's Tampa Bay Championship in Florida due to a problem with his hip.

The Open champion played through the pain barrier at last week's WGC-Cadillac Championship, but now  decided to rest as he prepares for the Masters next month.
However, the 43-year-old confirmed on his website that he would take a "gentle walk" around Augusta National this week.
"Other than that I'll have to pretty much rest-up for most of this week," said Els, who failed to qualify for last year's Masters for the first time in his career. "Doctor orders, as they say."