Ernie Els Quotes


Excessive drinking is not good for my health, my family or my game. There has definitely been a change, and I feel better for it.


Citations

Els, Ernie. Interview. The Guardian, Guardian News & Media, 2005.

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Ernie Els
Ernie Els
  • Born: October 17, 1969
  • Nationality: South African
  • Profession: Athlete

Theodore Ernest Els is a South African professional golfer. A former World No. 1, he is known as "The Big Easy" due to his imposing physical stature (he stands 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)) 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 both the U.S. Open and The Open Championship.