ABOUT ERNIE
Golfer, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur
Ernie Els is a former World No.1 with 80 professional victories to his name, including four Major Championships, one Senior Major, two World Golf Championships and a record seven World Matchplay titles.
Away from the golf course, Ernie has transcended his sport by virtue of his groundbreaking charitable endeavours. Ernie and his wife Liezl founded The Els for Autism Foundation in 2009, which led to the opening of The Els Center of Excellence, a world-class site hosting leading-edge programs and services for individuals with autism. In addition, Ernie founded The Ernie Els Foundation in South Africa in 1999, delivering educational assistance and golfing opportunities to young individuals predominantly from families of limited resources. Listed among its former members are tournament winners Louis Oosthuizen, Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Thriston Lawrence.
Ernie’s increasingly diverse range of business interests successfully encompass golf course design and hospitality, an award winning wine portfolio created by Ernie Els Wines in South Africa, an innovative range of pet products, and a student-athlete recruitment program.
80
Professional Career Wins
4
Major Championships
2
World Golf Championships
LATEST NEWS
What's happening on and off the golf course
Aug 17, 2026
Ernie fired an impressive 14 birdies over the weekend to recover from a first round 75 and finish tied-4th at last week’s Boeing Classic. It was his 7th top-10 of the PGA Tour Champions season and his 11th consecutive top-25 finish. Earlier in the season, Ernie made a remarkable 24th career hole-in-one at the Regions Tradition in Alabama.
An undoubted highlight of Boeing Classic week was the now customary check presentation (pictured right) from Blake Walker, Chairman, CEO and Founder of Arcis Golf, representing the proceeds of another successful year of fundraising in the firm’s ‘Round Up for Els for Autism’ campaign. The initiative has now raised almost $1.3 million since its inception eight years ago.
“Thank you Blake, thank you so much to Arcis Golf and to all your members,” commented Ernie. “This campaign was your brainchild. It’s incredible what you guys have done for us. We’re grateful to each and every person who contributes; every dollar raised goes towards helping individuals with autism and their families live their best lives with limitless possibilities.”
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Schedule & Results
EQUIPMENT
What's in the bag?
Here’s what’s in my bag for the current Champions Tour season.
The Els For Autism Golf Challenge 2026
The Golf Challenge is a series of golf tournaments to benefit Els for Autism. The Regional Event Series is held annually at top-rated golf courses across the US and Canada, concluding with a Grand Finale which this year will be at the iconic Breakers Palm Beach (pictured).
When it comes to equipment 
the tools of my trade it has to be the best. That’s why I’m proud to be an ambassador for these brands XXIO, Cleveland Golf, Srixon Golf and Bloodline Golf. They continue to excel and innovate and I’m grateful for their support.
ERNIE ELS DESIGN
Beauty by Design
The international scope of Ernie’s career wins is mirrored in the global reach of his designs. Stunning, award-winning signature golf courses and renovations are making a big impact all around the world, while staying true to the firm’s founding principle of leaving the lightest of footprints on the landscape.
The Ernie Els Charities SA Series 2026
The Ernie Els Charities SA Series golf days are held at some of South Africa’s finest golf courses, with all funds raised benefitting Els for Autism programs and services in Ernie’s homeland.
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