Steve Newell, Author at Ernie Els

Breaking ground on a pioneering new autism-friendly recreation complex

Thursday, August 28, marked another significant chapter in the story of The Els for Autism Foundation, with Ernie and Liezl Els leading a groundbreaking ceremony for a specialized autism-friendly recreation complex. Construction begins soon and when completed it will feature a gymnasium, therapeutic area, splash pad and competition pool. It…

Steve NewellSeptember 2, 2025

Els For Autism Media & Events

Arcis Golf donations to Els for Autism hit the million dollar mark

As has become customary at the Boeing Classic every year, Arcis Golf Founder, Chairman and CEO Blake Walker met with Ernie on August 7 to hand over a check for $200,000 to Els for Autism. It represents the proceeds from the company’s annual ‘Round Up for Els for Autism’ campaign,…

Steve NewellAugust 11, 2025

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The Els Club Vilamoura opens and is set to host a brand new Champions Tour event in 2026

Ernie was in attendance for the occasion of the official opening of The Els Club Vilamoura on July 21, 2025, the first ever Els Club on European soil, with a world-class championship golf course and the Algarve’s first invitation-only private members’ golf club. "It has been exciting for us to…

Steve NewellJuly 21, 2025

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Spotlight on the multi-award winning Els Club Dubai

A selection of beautiful new images from Ernie Els Design’s multi-award winning Els Club Dubai, which opened for play in 2008 and is now a thriving members’ club, help showcase the golf course and surroundings in all their glory. Renowned as one of the best golfing destinations in the UAE,…

Steve NewellJuly 8, 2025

Featured Golf News

Ernie’s 80 Career Wins

When Ernie claimed victory in the first tournament of the 2025 PGA Champions Tour season, the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai GC in Hawaii, it brought to 80 his tally of professional career wins. Here’s the full list of Ernie’s victories, starting all the way back in 1990 when Ernie…

Steve NewellMay 22, 2025

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Ernie discusses the inspiration behind his new Vilamoura masterpiece

“The Els Club Vilamoura on Portugal’s Algarve, the sunniest location in the entire continent of Europe, officially opens for play this coming July. In this exclusive interview, Ernie gives an insight into his design process, his inspiration, and why designing golf courses is a big part of his life now.…

Steve NewellMay 14, 2025

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Ernie’s Latest News – 1 May

A victory and five top-5s from seven starts is the story of Ernie’s Champions Tour season to date, a consistent spell of play that adds up to a cumulative 80-under par and a current scoring average of 68.04. It places him in third position on the Charles Schwab Cup Money…

Steve NewellApril 30, 2025

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As a golf course designer, working in sand is heaven!

“A little Monday excursion” was how Ernie described his latest trip from the Hoag Classic in Newport Beach, California, down to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. It was the latest in a number of site visits he’s made this past 18 months to Oleada Golf Links, an Ernie Els Design golf course…

Steve NewellApril 7, 2025

Els For Autism Media & Events

Els for Autism Pro Am raises $830,000

The list of names that have graced the fairways in the 17-year history of the Els for Autism Wine Spectator Pro Am reads like a who’s who of championship golf. This year’s event, held once again at the splendid Old Palm Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, was no exception.…

Steve NewellMarch 20, 2025

Els For Autism Media & Events

Entry now open for the 2025 Golf Challenge

The Els for Autism Golf Challenge is one of the largest charity-driven, amateur golf tournaments in the world and consists of a series of regional events at top-rated golf courses across the U.S. and Canada from March to October and a Grand Finale in The Bahamas (pictured) at the spectacular…

Steve NewellFebruary 24, 2025

Steve Newell

Breaking ground on a pioneering new autism-friendly recreation complex

Arcis Golf donations to Els for Autism hit the million dollar mark

The Els Club Vilamoura opens and is set to host a brand new Champions Tour event in 2026

Spotlight on the multi-award winning Els Club Dubai

Ernie’s 80 Career Wins

Ernie discusses the inspiration behind his new Vilamoura masterpiece

Ernie’s Latest News – 1 May

As a golf course designer, working in sand is heaven!

Els for Autism Pro Am raises $830,000

Entry now open for the 2025 Golf Challenge

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