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
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.
almost forward looking played quite win
I haven't played with Tiger, or in that kind of a field, for a while. And to play that well and almost win was quite exciting. I'm looking forward to the year.
forward guess looking next problem week work
I have to go and work on my putting. I guess that's where my problem lies. I am looking forward to the next week in Dubai.
close felt
I really felt like I was close to doing something special. Unfortunately it wasn't to be.
cocky shoot
I really feel good, but you can't get cocky in this game, ... You've just got to shoot the numbers.
aggressive favorite hit par plot position reach shot
I plot the par 5s back from the green and make my plan. If I can reach the green in two shots, I'm going to be aggressive off the tee. But if 's a three-shot hole, the goal changes. You want to put yourself in position to hit your favorite shot to the green.
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.
excited feels fortunate game health honest nice position
I'm very excited and, to be honest with you, I feel really fortunate to have my health back and to be in a position to play again, ... My game feels like it's in pretty nice shape.
cut iron streak trying
I'm not trying to keep the cut streak alive, I was trying to get back in the tournament. My iron play let me down a little bit.
cut gives half simply streak trying weekend
I'm not trying to keep my cut streak alive. I'm simply trying to get back into the tournament. Making it to the weekend gives you half a chance.
emotion putt remember seems shots
I was 27, and it seems like just yesterday. I remember a lot of shots I made, and when I made the putt at 18, it's probably the most emotion I've ever shown.
birdie guess nine played ran shoot
It's not always that you're going to shoot a 29 in a major. You just want to keep grinding, keep playing. On the back nine I played pretty solid. I guess I just ran out of birdie holes.