Theodore Ernest Els is a South African professional golfer. A former World No. 1, he is nicknamed “The Big Easy” due to his physical stature (he stands 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)) along with his fluid golf swing.
Among his more than 70 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 both the U.S. Open and The Open Championship.
Where did go Ernie Els to college and high school?
Growing up in Lambton, Germiston, South Africa, Els played rugby, cricket, tennis, and, starting at age 8, golf. Els first learned the game of golf from his father Neels, a trucking executive, at the Germiston Golf course, He was soon playing better than his father, and by the age of 14, he was a scratch handicap.
Els brought his game all around the world in his young career winning the Dubai Desert Classic on the European Tour, and the Toyota World Match Play Championship defeating once again Colin Montgomerie 4 & 2. The following year, Els defended his World Match Play Championship, defeating Steve Elkington 3 & 1.
