Els had 28 putts during Thursday's first round. Amazing shot, that little rope of a 9-iron. Let's just say it could be an interesting three final days in Hot-lanta. Check out the replay of that second hook at the fifth. But don't think he is alone.
East Lake is a major layout.
You name it, you're looking at the same conditions you'd find at any of the big four every year. Which is why there's no counting anyone out of this limited field. Ernie's got the lead, but only by a shot over a rested, wise-cracking David Duval and by two over Davis Love III and lefty Steve Flesch . More than half the field is at par or better. I just got to not get in my own way this week and just let it flow.