'Big Easy' rolls back the years in economy class

As he continues his bid to reclaim the form of his youth, Ernie Els is easing his way back among golf's high fliers in more ways than one.

His languid swing long ago saw the 6ft 3in South African dubbed The Big Easy, but his route back to the top took a very unexpected turn this week when he boarded an economy flight from his London home to Castle Stuart for the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.

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