AUGUSTA, Ga. It doesn't seem possible that a two-time U.S. Openchampion ranked third in the world could sneak up on anyone, butErnie Els quietly climbed the Masters leaderboard Saturday with a 4-under-par 68.
"It was a bit of a workmanlike 68," said Els, who is tied forfifth at 9 under after 54 holes, "but it was nice to walk off the18th knowing I got the most out of my round for a change."
The highlight was a 25-foot eagle putt on the par-5 13th hole, butthe key to Els' week was a miraculous par on the 10th hole Thursday.He had gone out in 38, and when he reached his tee shot in thefairway, there was mud on his ball.
"It shot straight left off the club face, …
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