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Ernie Els

Trump exposed white fragility during his theatrics in the Oval Office
Thought Leader
/ 23 May 2025

Trump exposed white fragility during his theatrics in the Oval Office

Cyril Ramaposa showed the world that turning the other cheek does work, but Trump does not have the emotional intelligence to recognise this

By Donovan E Williams
Ramaphosa’s big Trump trade-off
Politics
/ 22 May 2025

Ramaphosa’s big Trump trade-off

But he secured tentative trade talks as negotiations with officials on a pact between South Africa and the US were set to continue

By Emsie Ferreira
Ernie Els withdraws from next two European tour events
Article
/ 3 January 2014

Ernie Els withdraws from next two European tour events

The former world number one golfer has elected to spend the time with his family as part of a plan to cut back on his touring schedule this year.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Oosthuizen whinges about haircut before Presidents Cup
Article
/ 2 October 2013

Oosthuizen whinges about haircut before Presidents Cup

SA golfers Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel say the haircuts they got before the start of the Presidents Cup feel like an injury.

By Jim Slater
Hot dog! The Big Easy is hungry for more career highs
Article
/ 19 July 2013

Hot dog! The Big Easy is hungry for more career highs

Victory for Ernie Els at last year’s Open Championship supplied proof that the South African’s aspirations have not been blunted by middle age.

By Ewan Murray
Els becomes oldest winner of BMW International Open
Article
/ 23 June 2013

Els becomes oldest winner of BMW International Open

Reigning British Open champion Ernie Els led from start to finish to capture the BMW International Open in Munich.

By Staff Reporter
Els lies low ahead of Memorial Tournament
Article
/ 29 May 2013

Els lies low ahead of Memorial Tournament

Ernie Els is hoping to score a win at this year’s Memorial Tournament, despite Tiger Woods being a clear favourite.

By Sapa
Els starts strong at Indonesian Masters
Article
/ 13 May 2013

Els starts strong at Indonesian Masters

Ernie Els has returned to Asia to shoot a strong opening round of four-under-par 68 and lie two shots off lead at the Indonesian Masters in Jakarta.

By Reuters
Masters: Els, Immelman stay in the hunt in Augusta
Article
/ 13 April 2013

Masters: Els, Immelman stay in the hunt in Augusta

As Australian Jason Day took a one-shot lead into the third round at the Masters, a group of South Africans remained within striking distance.

By Sapa
Els receives ‘Comeback of the Year’ Laureus nomination
Article
/ 9 January 2013

Els receives ‘Comeback of the Year’ Laureus nomination

Golfer Ernie Els is the only South African up for an accolade at this year’s Laureus World Sports Awards.

By Sapa
Els nominated for come-back of the year award
Article
/ 13 December 2012

Els nominated for come-back of the year award

South African golfer Ernie Els has been nominated for the 2013 World Comeback of the Year Award, following a ballot by the world’s media.

By Sapa
Ernie Els’s British Open win ‘inspired by Proteas’
Article
/ 23 July 2012

Ernie Els’s British Open win ‘inspired by Proteas’

British Open champion Ernie Els says he was inspired by watching SA turn the screws on England before going out to win his fourth Major title.

By Reuters
The Big Easy ready for action
Article
/ 13 June 2012

The Big Easy ready for action

After missing out on the Masters, Ernie Els is back and ready to win at the second major of the year when the US Open starts at the Olympic Club.

By Michael Sherman
Big Easy takes blame for missing the Masters
Article
/ 3 April 2012

Big Easy takes blame for missing the Masters

Ernie Els has accepted the blame for missing out on this year’s Masters in Augusta, saying he’s "disappointed" but hopes to come back better.

By Staff Reporter
Big Easy Tour going into its second year
Article
/ 6 March 2012

Big Easy Tour going into its second year

The secondary Big Easy Tour has launched its second tournament at Houghton Golf Club — coinciding with the start of the first event.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 23 February 2012

Els pounds top seed Donald in World Matchplay first round

Ernie Els has hammered Luke Donald in the World Matchplay Championship, only the third time in event history a No. 1 was ousted in the first round.

By Staff Reporter
Els slips into World Golf Match Play Championship
Article
/ 14 February 2012

Els slips into World Golf Match Play Championship

The qualifiers list has only just allowed Ernie Else into the 64-man Match Play Championship, with defending champion Luke Donald top of the list.

By Staff Reporter
Home sweet home for Els at Fancourt
Article
/ 18 January 2012

Home sweet home for Els at Fancourt

Ernie Els has much to look forward to when he takes on several other South African Major winners at Fancourt, South Africa.

By Colin Bryden
Volvo Golf Champions hosts seven of SA’s best
Article
/ 12 January 2012

Volvo Golf Champions hosts seven of SA’s best

The Volvo Golf Champions in George will play host to seven of South Africa’s best golfers, including Louis Oosthuizen, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen.

By Staff Reporter
Schwartzel eyes top spot at Jo’burg Open
Article
/ 11 January 2012

Schwartzel eyes top spot at Jo’burg Open

South Africa star Charl Schwartzel will join an exclusive band of golfers if he wins a third consecutive Joburg Open title this weekend.

By David Legge
Westwood retains Nedbank Golf Challenge title
Article
/ 4 December 2011

Westwood retains Nedbank Golf Challenge title

World number three Lee Westwood of England retained his Nedbank Golf Challenge title on Sunday, despite shooting a one-over-par 73 in the final round.

By Staff Reporter
Rowe cashes in at SA Open
Article
/ 30 November 2011

Rowe cashes in at SA Open

Lyle Rowe has signed for a level par 72 and with it the biggest pay day of his career in the co-sanctioned European and Sunshine Tour event.

By Michael Sherman
Americans build a 4-point lead at President’s Cup
Article
/ 19 November 2011

Americans build a 4-point lead at President’s Cup

The Presidents Cup has seen sudden drops in temperatures and Tiger Woods winning only one point to a final day that holds so little drama.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 14 November 2011

Fernandez-Castano wins Singapore Open play-off

Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano has won the Singapore Open play-off, leaving the likes of Phil Mickelson, Retief Goosen and Louis Oosthuizen in his wake.

By Talek Harris
Els’s return to winning ways is close, says John Bland
Article
/ 19 October 2011

Els’s return to winning ways is close, says John Bland

Senior golfer John Bland believes Ernie Els is close to winning form again, and it will be just a matter of time before he secures more Major titles.

By Michael Sherman
Els back in form in PGA Tour
Article
/ 10 October 2011

Els back in form in PGA Tour

Ernie Els returned to form with a tie for fourth at the Frys.com Open after rounds of 69, 66, 67 and 68, finishing three shots off the pace with 270.

By Michael Sherman
Els parts ways with manager Chubby Chandler
Article
/ 22 September 2011

Els parts ways with manager Chubby Chandler

Golf star Ernie Els has split with former manager Chubby Chandler, moving management support for his career to his new office in Florida.

By Staff Reporter
Motivated Els advances in FedEx Cup
Article
/ 6 September 2011

Motivated Els advances in FedEx Cup

Ernie Els’s final round 70 was enough to move him up to 68th in the FedEx Cup standings, along with opening rounds, for a total of eight under par 276

By Michael Sherman
Els keeps hope alive as he plunges in FedEx Cup
Article
/ 25 August 2011

Els keeps hope alive as he plunges in FedEx Cup

Ernie Els didn’t look to be down in the dumps for someone who has tumbled so far in the FedEx Cup, and it seems he’s got reasons to remain optimistic.

By Doug Ferguson
A broken toe won’t stop me, says Goosen
Article
/ 25 August 2011

A broken toe won’t stop me, says Goosen

Retief Goosen is heading into the first round of the PGA Tour playoffs even though he is nursing a broken toe in order to keep his season alive.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 11 August 2011

Football #FAIL (the home fires keep burning)

The rage of Britain’s rioters pales in comparison to the fury of football fans whose favoured fixtures were canned, judging by their Twitter tantrums.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Schwartzel heads SA’s PGA Championship challenge
Article
/ 10 August 2011

Schwartzel heads SA’s PGA Championship challenge

South Africa’s challenge at the final Major of the year will be headed by Charl Schwartzel, looking to pick up his second Major of the season.

By Michael Sherman
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