Valero: The Big Easy is flying under the radar

Blast from the past Ernie Ells has found his form.

Been watching him appear again both on PGA and European Tour.

Last week Ells was T7 -10 at the Maybank.

This season in Europe he has made 5 of 6 cuts with 3 top 15 finishes and a T26.

This season in PGA play he has made 7 of 8 cuts with a T20 at the Honda.

Last year Ernie was T30 at this event.

The best part is that I heard an interview with Ernie last week on the golf channel at the Maybank event and Ernie said he has found his game and it feels real good to be competitive again.

Meanwhile Varner has lost his edge.

Varner last 5 PGA events 3 MC and a T51 & T65

Varner last played here 2017 and was T40 shooting 71,71,74,74

Ells sharp right now and under the radar.

Forgot to mention line at 5Dimes is -110 (Varner is -120:  wrong guy favored)

My local doesn't have this line up but 5Dimes does 

Damn Ernie putted for sh!t.  -1.62 putting.

Hit 78% greens and finished -1.  Not bad but the weatherman has forecast calm winds Friday morning and high winds (13 mph Friday afternoon) so the afternoon players Thursday have the better draw as conditions all day today are perfect with low wind.

Hopefully Varner continues to play lousy this week