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
accuracy areas best certain conditions difference form gets greens longer matter player second shots small takes toughest tour win
Basically, it takes the best player who's on form to win this tournament. The conditions here, maybe, make more difference than at a lot of places. When it gets a little firmer, the second shots become probably the toughest on Tour because the greens are very small and there's only certain areas where you can go with your second shots. In that regard, it doesn't matter longer or shorter hitter. Accuracy is at a premium.
basically course recovery sensible sure
Basically it's the only sensible course of action, so that I can be sure of the promptest recovery period.
holes played wish
I wish we could have played 18 holes in these conditions.
ball bit flatter game hard hitting last plane steep trying worked
I worked really hard on my long game the last two week, especially last week. I'm working on a bit of a flatter plane through the ball. I got a little bit steep on the ball so I'm trying to flatten it out a little bit through the hitting area.
definitely weather
If we can have the weather like this, it will be great. It is definitely a factor,
broken fingers injuries keeping knee love school stuff
I have had knee injuries before at school in rugby, and I have broken fingers and stuff like that. I have had little injuries, but never anything like that, keeping me away from what I love doing for such a long time.
again clear energy forward goals looking
I have got things in place a lot better than I had them in the past. I would say that's different. I've got clear goals again and I'm looking forward to playing. I've got some energy again.
quite
I did see the changes, obviously, and they are quite major.
grand masters
I'd like to win the Masters and the PGA and complete the career Grand Slam.
action although bad dwelling face focusing good longer obviously point quickly time timing
Obviously the timing is unfortunate. Although let's face it, there's no such thing as a good time to get injured. But what can you do? There's no point dwelling on your bad luck, or whatever. All I'm doing is focusing on getting better as quickly as possible, so I'm out of action for not a day longer than I have to be.
action although bad dwelling face focus good longer time timing
Obviously, the timing is unfortunate. Although let's face it, there's no such thing as a good time to get injured. But what can you do? I'm not dwelling on my bad luck. All I have to do now is focus on getting better, so I'm out of action for not a day longer than I have to be.
driver good hammer played
Obviously, I've played some good tournaments in U.S. Opens. And that's the way I want to play this week. You know, not hammer your driver out there.
ball brings cause head helps line peek putter solid sorts
Right before I start the putter back, I think about making solid contact. This brings your attention to the back of the ball and helps keep your head still at impact, which is a must. Many amateurs take a peek down the line too soon, and that can cause all sorts of mis-hits.
almost came playing
No. 11 is almost playing like a par-5. In years past, when you came in with 7-irons, you were more aggressive. With a 4-iron, you're not that aggressive.