Name: Ernie Els dials in approach to set up birdie at RBC Heritage
Uploaded: 2023-04-14T21:32:05.969Z
Duration: 36 s
Description: In the second round of the 2023 RBC Heritage, Ernie Els makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

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