Ernie Els compares U.S. Senior Open venue to Royal Troon; ready for links-style challenge

Newport Country Club, which hosted the first ever U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open, will welcome Ernie Els and the best senior players this week.

Ernie Els has won the U.S. Open twice and a pair of Claret Jugs, so this week’s U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club should suit his game nicely.

Els compared Newport to Royal Troon, the site of this year’s Open Championship...