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Portfolio of Courses

The international scope of Ernie’s 79 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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The Els Club Vilamoura, Portugal

Ecopark, Hanoi, Vietnam

Oleada, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Marabet Cairo, Egypt

Matalda, Croatia

Blanchard, Oklahoma

Zimbali Lakes, South Africa

The Els Club Austin, Texas

Punta Alma, Dominican Republic

NEOM, Saudi Arabia

DAMAC, Saudi Arabia

Frenchmans Reserve, Florida

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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…
December 5, 2024
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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…
September 19, 2024
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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…
September 10, 2024
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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…
April 18, 2024
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“Lido Lakes is going to be a new go-to destination for golfers” says Ernie

Further new images from one of Ernie Els Design’s most exciting new projects, Lido Lakes in Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia, serve to add weight to the adage that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’. This is a majestic setting, by any measure. “I was seriously impressed when we first…
March 1, 2024
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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 at The Els Club Dubai and to the team at…
October 27, 2023

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