Ernie Els

  • South Africa
  • Swings: R
  • Turned Pro: 1989
  • PGA Debut1989
  • Birth DateOctober 17, 1969 (Age: 46)
  • BirthplaceJohannesburg, Iowa , South Africa
  • Weight210 lbs.

2016 Season

EVENTSAVGTOP 10FEDEX
2171.710

2016 PGA Money List

RANKEARNINGS
156$559,024

Wyndham Championship - Aug 18-21, 2016

Sedgefield CC - Greensboro, NC
Round: 1 | 2

*Missed cut.

Tournament Stats
Fwy %GIR %Avg. DriveAvg. Gir PuttsSand Save %Long DrivePenalties
53.669.4310.01.90.03421
Scorecard - Round 2
Hole
Yards
Par		1
418
4		2
442
4		3
174
3		4
428
4		5
529
5		6
423
4		7
223
3		8
374
4		9
416
4		Out
3427
35		71 (+1)
 44344434434
Hole
Yards
Par		10
440
4		11
486
4		12
235
3		13
405
4		14
501
4		15
545
5		16
175
3		17
406
4		18
507
4		In
3700
35		Total
Yds: 7127
Par: 70
 46345525337
  • Eagle or better
  • Birdie
  • Par
  • Bogey
  • Double or worse
Scorecard - Round 1
Hole
Yards
Par		1
418
4		2
442
4		3
174
3		4
428
4		5
529
5		6
423
4		7
223
3		8
374
4		9
416
4		Out
3427
35		70 (E)
 44343335534
Hole
Yards
Par		10
440
4		11
486
4		12
235
3		13
405
4		14
501
4		15
545
5		16
175
3		17
406
4		18
507
4		In
3700
35		Total
Yds: 7127
Par: 70
 54344534436
  • Eagle or better
  • Birdie
  • Par
  • Bogey
  • Double or worse
2016 PGA Season Overview
  EVENTS CUTS TOP 10 WINS RNDS HOLES AVG EARNINGS
Majors41001018073.2$18,500
Total21121066118871.7$559,024

PGATour.com stats

Recent 2016 PGA Tournaments
DATE TOURNAMENT POS OVERALL SCORE EARNINGS
8/18 - 8/21 Wyndham Championship
Sedgefield CC
Missed Cut70-71 -- 141
 --
8/4 - 8/7 Travelers Championship
TPC River Highlands
4772-67-70-67 -- 276 (-4)
$16,573
7/28 - 7/31 PGA Championship
Baltusrol GC
6673-69-69-71 -- 282 (+2)
$18,500
7/21 - 7/24 RBC Canadian Open
Glen Abbey GC
6570-76-71-73 -- 290 (+2)
$12,272
7/14 - 7/17 The Open
Royal Troon GC
Missed Cut71-76 -- 147
 --

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Recent 2016 European Tournaments
DATE TOURNAMENT POS OVERALL SCORE
9/22 - 9/25 Porsche European Open
Golf Resort Bad Griesbach
Disqualified70-0 -- 70
2/4 - 2/7 Omega Dubai Desert Classic
Emirates GC
1868-67-74-67 -- 276 (-12)
1/27 - 1/30 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters
Doha GC
2968-70-72-74 -- 284 (-4)

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ERNIE ELS NEWS FEED

  1.

    Ernie Els celebrates his unexpected hole-in-one Watch

    Michael Collins talks to Ernie Els about his third round hole-in-one at the Travelers Championship.

    about 54 days ago

  2. The Open Eliminator picks a 2016 champion

    After correctly picking Dustin Johnson to win the U.S. Open, The Eliminator returns to select a winner for The Open Championship this weekend.

    about 80 days ago | Matt Willis, ESPN Stats & Information | ESPN.com

  3. 1 Big Thing: 'Not everyone is comfortable being watched' Watch

    Scott Van Pelt explains why some athletes across sports have trouble in big moments and if it could be that they're uncomfortable performing in front of people.

    about 119 days ago

  4. Berger fires 62, extends lead to 3 at Travelers

    Daniel Berger birdied seven of his final 10 holes to shoot a 62 on Saturday and take a three-stroke lead at the Travelers Championship.

    about 54 days ago | Associated Press

  5. Rahm in early lead at Congressional in pro debut

    Jon Rahm had a professional debut to remember, shooting a 7-under 64 on Thursday at Congressional to take the early first-round lead in the Quicken Loans National.

    about 97 days ago | Associated Press

  6. Z. Johnson with Scott, Stenson to begin Open

    Zach Johnson will tee off with Adam Scott and Henrik Stenson on Thursday as he begins defense of his Open title.

    about 80 days ago | Bob Harig | ESPN.com

  7. Don't go to Oakmont with a case of the yips

    It's so bad, some people don't even like to say the word. (Shhhh. He's got the yips.) So what causes them? And why might they rear their ugly head next week at the U.S. Open?

    about 116 days ago | Bob Harig | ESPN.com

  8. Hurley up 2 on Els after 67 at Quicken Loans

    Naval Academy graduate Billy Hurley III shot a 4-under 67 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead over Ernie Els into the final round of the Quicken Loans National.

    about 95 days ago | Associated Press

  9. Lefty to begin PGA Championship with Day, Rory

    Phil Mickelson will open the 98th PGA Championship alongside defending champion and world No. 1 Jason Day, as well as 2012 and 2014 champ Rory McIlroy, on Baltusrol's Lower Course.

    about 68 days ago | ESPN.com news services

  10. McIlroy misses U.S. Open cut with double-bogey

    Rory McIlroy double-bogeyed No. 9, his final hole of the second round, to miss the cut at the U.S. Open.

    about 103 days ago | Bob Harig | ESPN.com
  11. more

2016 PGA TOUR RANKINGS

  • Money List: $559,024 (156th)
  • Birdies (Per Round): 3.30 (148th)
  • Eagles (Holes Per): 132.0 (16th)
  • Driving Distance (Yards Per): 292.8 (74th)
  • Putting (Per Hole): 1.759 (42nd)
  • Driving Accuracy: 52.9% (170th)
  • Greens Hit in Regulation: 61.2% (177th)
  • Sand Saves: 41.9% (172nd)
  • Total Driving: 74 (165th)
Data provided by Elias Sports Bureau