You don't have to be long off the tee, and we know the amazing effect an Open crowd can have if you're on your game and how they can lift you.

More Quotes by Ernie Els

Your longest drives will come when you feel you're swinging at 75 percent.

You should never get set over the ball and then aim your putter face. If you do it in that order, you can easily lose sight of your intended line. Instead, aim the face down your line first, then settle your body into position.

Mondays are a good day to make statements, not Friday.

When you're hitting a fairway wood, you've got a lot of real estate to cover to get to your target. Your first instinct is probably to give it a little more power because you're worried about coming up short.

Grip pressure - not mechanical flaws - is the biggest factor when you're nervous. You unconsciously grip it tighter, which keeps you from making a smooth swing with a natural release. Keep your grip pressure light, and you'll be surprised how much your mechanics stabilize.

For the average player, most three-putts happen because of a poorly judged first putt from long range.