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Ernie and Liezl host 15th Golf Challenge Grand Finale in the Bahamas

As is customary at this time of the year, Ernie and Liezl hosted the top fundraisers, teams and sponsors at a Grand Finale at the Grand Hyatt Hotel at Baha Mar in the Bahamas, where everyone was treated to a two-day extravaganza of golf and entertainment. This is the 15th…

Steve NewellNovember 11, 2025

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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

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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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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

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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

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Arcis Golf donates a further £160,000 to Els for Autism

Blake Walker, Chairman, CEO and Founder of Arcis Golf, presented the check to Ernie during this year’s Boeing Classic, which has become something of a tradition. Arcis Golf’s nearly 70 private, resort and daily fee clubs raised the funds by encouraging members and customers to ‘round up' purchases of merchandise,…

Steve NewellAugust 12, 2024

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Ernie named ‘Father of the Year’ by Golfweek

Ernie was named as this year’s recipient of an award that goes back to 1983 at an awards luncheon at Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, as part of the Golfweek Father-Son Championship. Ernie receives the award in recognition for making a difference in the world of autism, through the Els…

Steve NewellJune 26, 2024

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Seven major champions chip-in to help raise $800,000 for Els for Autism

Ernie welcomed 17 of his fellow tour professionals, including seven major champions, and 58 keenly competitive amateurs for a day of fun and fundraising at the latest annual Els for Autism Pro Am on 18 March, 2024. As is customary at this event, a pairings party and dinner took place…

Steve NewellMarch 21, 2024

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Golf Challenge Grand Finale caps another stellar year of fun and fundraising

The 2023 Golf Challenge, the 13th instalment of one of the world’s largest charity-driven, amateur golf tournaments played every year at top-rated courses across the US and Canada, has smashed through the $3 million mark in funds raised for Els for Autism. Since the event’s inception in 2011, over 21,000…

Steve NewellNovember 13, 2023

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Els for Autism, South Africa – Newsletter August 2023

There’s lots happening at Els for Autism, South Africa. 1. Celebrating Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month The 2nd of April is sanctioned by the United Nations as autism awareness and acceptance day, so for us here at Els for Autism it makes sense to make the whole month a celebration.…

Steve NewellJuly 26, 2023

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Ernie and Liezl host 15th Golf Challenge Grand Finale in the Bahamas

Breaking ground on a pioneering new autism-friendly recreation complex

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

Els for Autism Pro Am raises $830,000

Entry now open for the 2025 Golf Challenge

Arcis Golf donates a further £160,000 to Els for Autism

Ernie named ‘Father of the Year’ by Golfweek

Seven major champions chip-in to help raise $800,000 for Els for Autism

Golf Challenge Grand Finale caps another stellar year of fun and fundraising

Els for Autism, South Africa – Newsletter August 2023

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