Theodore Ernest Els (/ ˈɛls /; born 17 October 1969) is a South African professional golfer. A former World No. 1, he is nicknamed " The Big Easy " due to his physical stature along with his fluid golf swing.

Ernie Els has 80 professional career victories to his name, including four Major Championships, one Senior Major, two World Golf Championships and a record seven World Matchplay titles.

The Official PGA TOUR Champions Profile of Ernie Els. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights.

Jan 24, 2025 · Today, we take a look at a South African and former world No. 1 who now plays on the PGA Tour Champions and is coming off a victory. Here are five things to know about Jupiter's Ernie Els.

Jul 13, 2025 · PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland -- Two-time champion Ernie Els has withdrawn from the Open Championship, the second time this year he has chosen not to compete in big championships. …

Jul 27, 2025 · Ernie Els player profile at the Legends Tour, Europe’s over-50s senior golf tour. Includes career stats, wins and images.

The most dominant South African in European Tour history, Els is seventh on the all-time winners list with 28 victories to his name. Made the jump to over-50s golf in 2020, earning two victories on PGA …

Jul 14, 2024 · With a closing two-under 68, Els finished at 10-under 270 and beat Y.E. Yang by a stroke. His three wins this year equals the number of victories he collected in his first four years on the...

May 22, 2025 · When Ernie claimed victory in the first tournament of the 2025 PGA Champions Tour season, the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai GC in Hawaii, it brought to 80 his tally of …

Ernie Els affectionately known as the Big Easy due to his gentle easy going demeanour and fluid rhythmic golf swing is one of the most engaging players in the modern game.