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Els, back with Leadbetter, in fine Masters fettle (Reuters)
By Andrew Both AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) – Ernie Els, his confidence flooding back after a return to health and a reunion with his old coach, sounds more enthusiastic than in years as he prepares for the 80th Masters starting on Thursday. The 46-year-old has recovered from a hip injury and he says that the slick condition of the par-72 Augusta National layout this week looks like being right up his alley, after last year being softer than a fresh pudding. “The course is very fast and very firm this year which kind of suits me because I can get the ball out there a bit,” Els told Reuters under the stately oak tree adjacent to the first tee.
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