Ernie Els
Ernie Els
Theodore Ernest "Ernie" Elsis a South African professional golfer. A former World No. 1, he is known as "The Big Easy" due to his imposing physical stature) along with his fluid golf swing. Among his 71 career victories are four major championships: the U.S. Open in 1994 at Oakmont and in 1997 at Congressional, and The Open Championship in 2002 at Muirfield and in 2012 at Royal Lytham & St Annes. He is one of six golfers to twice win...
NationalitySouth African
ProfessionAthlete
eight happy needed three
That's what I needed to do, ... I made eight birdies ... and, unfortunately, three bogeys. So I'm still making mistakes. But I've got to be happy with that.
game plan since yesterday
That's been my game plan ever since yesterday evening.
I look at Samantha, ... and I think to myself, She'll be 16, and I'll be done. I'll be 45.
happens problem word worse
I just had a word with him, ... It happens all the time. The problem with photographers is not getting any worse but it is not getting any better.
almost good played weeks
I just got beat. I played almost as good as I could. I've had some good weeks here. Obviously, I'd like to do really well this week.
definitely europe guys opposite total
I know what Europe is like and it is the total opposite from here at the moment. Guys will definitely have to take their fluids and look after themselves.
believe enjoyed finish knew people scottish sure together trouble watching
I knew we were all in trouble and I didn't really believe I could keep it together to finish at five-under. I'm sure the Scottish people enjoyed watching us today.
courses good grew love reminds south
I like the course, I love the way it's set out. It reminds me a lot of courses that I grew up on in South Africa. I've got a good feel for the place.
fit game leg physically quite
I'm physically quite fit at the moment, and the leg was fine. The game wasn't quite there.
adopted african boxing game heavy hurt improve improved punching regimen south taking thinking until workouts wrist
In 2003, the South African adopted a regimen of twice-daily workouts to improve his fitness. His game improved significantly ... until he hurt his right wrist walloping a boxing heavy bag. 'I was thinking of taking out a little frustration on the punching bag, but I'm not a pro,' he said.
changes club difficult flags game greens miss seems selection stick
Club selection was the most difficult part of the game today. It seems like it changes all the time. You've got to get your yardage and stick to a club that you're comfortable with and go with that. If you miss those greens on the flags on top, it's very difficult to get it up and down.
sidelines
Being on the sidelines is really not my idea of fun, but that's the way it is,
clause contract deal
I had a one-year deal with IMG but there was a clause in my contract where I could get out, and I'm getting out,
received released south
In 2002, the 2000 Engelbrecht Els wine was released in South Africa and received high ratings.