Steve Elkington sounds bites having got bitten by the elements at Nationwide Tour Stop in California

He's one of the most popular players on any tour, and next year the 10 time PGA Tour winner Steve Elkington joins the Champions Circuit. "Elk" won the 1995 PGA Championship, but he teed it up on the Nationwide Tour this week and missed the cut badly. The Aussie took the disappointment in stride, and headed back home to Houston, Texas, which has it's share of weather worries as well. Lightning, wicked wind, and rain took Elkington out of his game, admitting he was unprepared. He's yet to cash a check this season, but the avid gardener and accomplished caricaturist is not concerned about his recent struggles on the golf course. Still recovering from a rib injury that forced him to withdraw from the AT&T at Pebble Beach, Steve Elkington played 17 events last season including the Frys.com Open at nearly CordeValle in San Martin. Jerry Rice, the NFL's greatest all-time receiver serves as Tournament Host, and refers to "Elk" as the official Tour Ambassador. Rice bowed out after a first round 86, while Elkington missed the cut by plenty