Name: Ernie Els hits it tight to set up birdie at RBC Heritage
Uploaded: 2023-04-13T13:44:18.962Z
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Description: In the opening round of the 2023 RBC Heritage, Ernie Els makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

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