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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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Oleada Golf Links, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

The Els Club Vilamoura, Portugal

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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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 2025

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
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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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