Ernie Els Surges Over Competitors to Win Honda Classic

Ernie Els staged a final-round comeback to beat England's Luke Donald by a stroke and claim the Honda Classic. The South African fired four birdies on his way to a round of 67 to finish six under in Florida for his win first on American soil in nearly four years.

"I'm so excited," said Els, whose last win in America was the Memorial in June 2004. "It's been a long time coming.

"I'm really relieved because it's been a tough ride for everyone, but ultimately you have to believe you can do it."

Els was the only one to make a break after he started the day three shots back. He made four birdies in the first seven holes and a neat nine straight pars eventually gave him the outright lead.

With 11 PGA tour titles and more than 50 victories worldwide, Ernie Els is a truly global athlete. He was the 2002 British Open champion and two-time winner of the U.S. Open. Throughout his career, Els has personified the same winning attributes – determination, resourcefulness, and reliability – that have made SAP the leader in business software applications. In his role as a global ambassador for SAP, Els wears the SAP logo on his headgear and golf apparel.

With a renewed focus and his unrivalled natural talents, SAP is confident that Ernie Els will continue to be one of the greatest golfers of his generation.