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Portfolio of Courses

The international scope of Ernie’s 80 professional career victories is mirrored in the increasingly global reach of his designs, with signature courses and renovations making an impact in emerging and established golf markets alike.

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Development

Oleada Golf Links, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

NEOM - Norlana, Saudi Arabia

Bridgesong, Blanchard, Oklahoma

Mountain Pines Estates, Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

Frenchman’s Reserve, Florida

The Els Club Waverly, Wellington, Florida

Costa Riviera, Miches, Dominican Republic

The Els Club Austin, Texas

Punta Alma, Dominican Republic

Matalda, Croatia

EPGA Mount Royal, Malmesbury, South Africa

Hoedspruit, South Africa

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Latest news from the world of Ernie Els Design

This year there has been no shortage of news and announcements surrounding Ernie Els Design’s ever-growing portfolio of golf courses, with work ongoing at a number of exciting and diverse new projects around the world. Among the many highlights… Where desert meets ocean, Oleada Golf Links is taking shape in…
September 24, 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…
July 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,…
July 8, 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.…
May 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…
April 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…
April 7, 2025