Monday, July 23, 2012

Els wins, Scott collapses at British Open

Choking is a part of sports, and it always will be. It's an especially big part in golf, a sport with a huge focus on mental toughness.

Longtime Benched Press readers may remember Rory McIlroy's epic 2011 Masters collapse, or even Kevin Na's choke-job at the 2011 Texas Open.

Time to add Adam Scott's 2012 British Open to the list.

Heading into the 15th hole, Scott held a four-stroke lead over Ernie Els. Els finished his round four-under on the back nine and birdied the 18th hole to finish at seven-under.

Scott's final four holes: bogey, bogey, bogey, bogey.

His bogey on 18 gave Els the sole lead -- no playoff necessary.

Watch the historic collapse below.

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  2. I think that if a play plays between two players then it is always that one will win & other will lose.So don't panic & think positive for next time Scott & congratulations Els.
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