Ernie Els

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He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011; He was named the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 1994

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Ernie Els, born on October 17, 1969, in South Africa, is one of the most accomplished golfers in the history of the sport. Known for his smooth, effortless swing, which earned him the nickname "The Big Easy," Els has enjoyed a career that spans over three decades. His imposing physical stature, combined with his calm demeanor on the course, made him a dominant force in professional golf. Els has won more than 70 tournaments worldwide, including four major championships, solidifying his place among the sport's elite.

Els's major championship victories include two U.S. Open titles, in 1994 at Oakmont and in 1997 at Congressional, as well as two Open Championship wins, in 2002 at Muirfield and in 2012 at Royal Lytham & St Annes. His ability to perform under pressure in the most prestigious tournaments has earned him a reputation as one of the game's greats. Els is one of only six golfers to have won both the U.S. Open and The Open Championship twice, a testament to his versatility and skill across different courses and conditions.

In addition to his major victories, Els has achieved numerous other accolades throughout his career. He topped the European Tour Order of Merit in 2003 and 2004 and set a record by winning the World Match Play Championship seven times. He was the leading career money winner on the European Tour until 2011 and was the first player to surpass €25,000,000 in earnings from European Tour events. Els also held the record for the most weeks ranked in the top ten of the Official World Golf Ranking, with 788 weeks, until 2013.

Ernie Els was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011, a fitting recognition of his extraordinary career. Today, he continues to compete primarily on the PGA Tour Champions, where he remains a formidable presence. His contributions to the game, both on and off the course, have left an indelible mark on the sport of golf. "Contact Ernie Els speaker booking agent Direct Sportslink" for Ernie Els speaker and appearance fees and to find other similar sports celebrity motivational speakers for your event.

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