South African Els is a two-time US Open winner
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SECOND ROUND LEADERBOARD:
(US unless stated)
-12 E Els (SA)
-9 J Kelly
-8 F Funk, S Leaney (Aus)
-7 K Na, S O'Hair
Ernie Els showed he was over the disappointment of missing the cut at the Masters by taking a three-shot lead at the Verizon Heritage tournament.
Els is three clear of Jerry Kelly after a second straight round of six-under 65 at the South Carolina course, including six birdies, took him to 12 under.
Fred Funk shot 67 for the second day in a row to share third place on eight under with Stephen Leaney.
Masters champion Zach Johnson is in a nine-way tie for 13th on four under.
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606: DEBATE
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"I felt there were a couple of birdies to be made there, and that's what I did," said Els after picking up shots at the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 9th.