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

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 Newell
July 21, 2025
Ernie discusses the inspiration behind his new Vilamoura masterpiece Design NewsDesign NewsFeaturedHomepage News

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 Newell
May 14, 2025
Ernie Els unveiled as the architect of first private golf club in the Algarve Design NewsDesign NewsHomepage News

Ernie Els unveiled as the architect of first private golf club in the Algarve

Four-time Major winner and former World No.1 Ernie Els is partnering with owners Arrow Global to bring the first Els Club to Europe and the first private members' golf club to the Algarve, offering a new standard of exceptional and privileged access when it opens to a small group of…
Steve Newell
December 5, 2024
Ernie “impressed with progress” after latest site visit on the Baja Peninsula Design NewsDesign NewsHomepage News

Ernie “impressed with progress” after latest site visit on the Baja Peninsula

In-between tournaments on September’s Champion’s Tour schedule, Ernie flew in for a two-day site visit at Oleada Golf Links Los Cabos, an Ernie Els Design links-style championship course located on a spectacular stretch of golden sand beach 15 minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas. Alongside Ernie was the firm’s longtime…
Steve Newell
September 19, 2024
Record sales figures reflect global enthusiasm for Zimbali Lakes Resort Design NewsDesign NewsHomepage News

Record sales figures reflect global enthusiasm for Zimbali Lakes Resort

IFA Hotels & Resorts, the Master Developers of Zimbali Lakes Resort, which will include an Ernie Els Signature golf course, has achieved an impressive R1.6 billion in sales over the past five years. Building on this success, they recently launched the Tatali Signature Villas, an exclusive, multi-unit residential development, achieving…
Steve Newell
September 10, 2024
Ernie announces ambitious new designs on Zimbali Lakes in South Africa Design NewsHomepage News

Ernie announces ambitious new designs on Zimbali Lakes in South Africa

Ernie Els has signed a deal with Kuwait Stock Exchange-listed IFA Hotels & Resorts to create a golf course and associated facilities at the R10 billion Zimbali Lakes development on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. Zimbali Lakes will include an Ernie Els Signature Golf Course, Els Performance Golf Academy, Ernie Els…
Steve Newell
April 18, 2024