Ernie Els
4 Major Championships • Multiple Major Winner
Major Championship Wins
About Ernie Els
Ernie Els has established himself as one of golf's elite players with 4 major championship wins. His first major came at the 1994 US Open at age 24. His major championship career spanned an impressive 18 years.
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Career Highlights
- 1994 U.S. Open — Won first major in playoff at Oakmont at age 24
- 1997 U.S. Open — Second U.S. Open title at Congressional with dominant performance
- 2002, 2012 — Won Open Championships at Muirfield, 10 years apart
- 2012 Open — At age 42, emotional victory dedicated to his autistic son Ben
- Career — Won 71 tournaments worldwide including 19 PGA Tour titles, spent over 9 years in top 10 rankings
Did You Know?
- "The Big Easy": Nicknamed for his smooth, effortless swing and laid-back demeanor despite fierce competitiveness
- South African Dynasty: Part of remarkable South African golf tradition alongside Gary Player, Bobby Locke, and Retief Goosen
- Autism Advocate: Founded Els for Autism Foundation after his son Ben was diagnosed, raising millions for autism research and support