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Augusta Quote by Ernie Els

“Obviously my game wasn't too good at Augusta, I had a couple of technical faults, the posture wasn't too good. It's a bit unfortunate because I was playing a lot of good golf, but when I got sick (flu) before The Masters, that was bad timing and I wasn't quite myself.” quote by Ernie Els
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“Obviously my game wasn't too good at Augusta, I had a couple of technical faults, the posture wasn't too good. It's a bit unfortunate because I was playing a lot of good golf, but when I got sick (flu) before The Masters, that was bad timing and I wasn't quite myself.”

Ernie Els

About This Quote

Source Interview: Post‑Masters interview, 2023

He attributes his poor performance to technical issues, bad posture, and illness, suggesting external factors hindered his play.

In simple terms: Bad day caused by health and technique problems.

Key Takeaway

Focus on health and fundamentals.

Themes

golf performance health

Mood

frustrated reflective

Type

personal sports

When to use this quote

  • pre‑tournament preparation
  • rehabilitation
  • post‑injury recovery

Key Concepts

technical skill physical condition mental focus

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can athletes mitigate sudden illness impacts?
  • What routines reinforce posture under pressure?
A Different Perspective

Even with preparation, unforeseen illness can derail performance.

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