https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2012/07/22/historic-collapse-by-adam-scott-hands-open-championship-to-ernie-els/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:59:13 -0400<![CDATA[It was extraordinarily painful to watch. Adam Scott, the 13th ranked player in the world, had a 4 shot lead at the Open Championship being played at Royal Lytham and St. Annes with 4 holes to play. His closest pursuer was Ernie Els who last won a major tournament a decade ago.]]>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:31:08 -0400<![CDATA[Rick Moran]]>https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2012/07/22/historic-collapse-by-adam-scott-hands-open-championship-to-ernie-els-n141831