Design News

27 Oct

The Els Club Dubai scoops ‘Best Golf Course in the Middle East’ honours

The Els Club Dubai, designed by Ernie Els and which celebrated its 15th anniversary last month, has this month been voted the Best Golf Course in the Middle East at the 10th annual World Golf Awards. “Huge congratulations to everyone … more »

29 May

Ernie Els Design Newsletter

All the latest news and stories from the world of Ernie Els Design & Hospitality. 1. Ernie announces new golf course design on Mexico’s stunning Baja peninsula OLEADA Pacific Living & Golf, a brand-new 860-acre oceanfront resort community on the … more »

20 Apr

Ernie announces new golf course design on Baja Peninsula

OLEADA Pacific Living & Golf, a brand-new 860-acre oceanfront resort community on the southern point of Mexico’s stunning Baja peninsula, is the location for the latest project in the Ernie Els Design portfolio. OLEADA Golf Links Los Cabos will be … more »

10 Feb

Ernie Els Design – Awards & Accolades

Ernie Els Design is a full-service golf course design company wholly owned by its principal Ernie Els. Since its incorporation in 2000, the company’s portfolio of courses has been recognised with many accolades. Notably, in 2018 Ernie Els Design achieved the … more »

25 May

“Wentworth’s West Course has come of age,” says Ernie

Wentworth Club, England, 25 May 2017: A little over 12 months on from the official unveiling of the renovated West Course, an Ernie Els Design-led project, the world of golf has never been richer in its praise for the iconic golf … more »

17 Nov

The Els Club Desaru Coast Valley Course awarded ‘Best New Course in Asia’ title

The Els Club Desaru Coast has further reason to celebrate following the announcement the Valley Course (pictured above) has received the prestigious accolade, ‘Best New Course in Asia Pacific’ at The Asian Golf Awards. This latest recognition adds to the … more »

10 Nov

Ernie Els Design – News & Highlights from 2017

The past 12 months have seen a flurry of activity at Ernie Els Design. Here we bring you some of the highlights from another standout year for this full service design company that continues to make its mark on the … more »

12 Jun

Prestigious membership for Ernie Els Design’s Thad Bell

Ernie Els Design is proud to announce that its Design Associate Thad Bell has been awarded membership of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. Thad (pictured above, second from left, on a site visit with Ernie to The Els … more »

02 Jun

Ernie Els Group Newsletter – June 2017

All the latest news and stories from the world of golf, Ernie Els Design, Ernie Els Wines and across Ernie’s various philanthropic interests. 1. Ernie set to play 100th career Major Championship in 2017 Ernie made his Major Championship debut … more »

30 May

Completion of Ernie Els Design renovation presents West Course in all its glory

Ernie Els expressed pride and pleasure in the new-look West Course, an Ernie Els Design-led renovation project, after the layout received high praise throughout the 2017 BMW PGA Championship. For Ernie there is a real sense of professional and personal … more »