Despite falling short at the HSBC Championships in Shanghai, Ernie Els was glad to walk away from a week of golf where he felt he regained his touch.

Phil Mickelson left Shanghai on Monday for an extended break, wrapping up a difficult season on a high and excited about his prospects for 2010.

Tiger Woods stormed into a share of the lead with Nick Watney at the WGC-HSBC Champions on Friday, with Phil Mickelson one shot behind.

Nick Watney made an immediate impression in the HSBC Champions by tying the course record with an 8-under 64 to build a two-shot lead on Thursday.