Geoff Ogilvy’s closest challengers paid tribute to the Australian after he eased to a six-shot victory at the Mercedes-Benz Championship on Sunday.

Australian Geoff Ogilvy shot a superb eight-under 65 in the second round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship, extending his lead to six strokes.

Ernie Els was left to rue a pair of missed putts from inside three feet that tarnished an otherwise fine round of ball-striking.

Former winner Ernie Els felt a little peeved after squandering a red-hot start in Thursday’s opening round at the Mercedes-Benz Championship.