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Ernie selected as 2017 Heisman Humanitarian

The Heisman Trophy Trust has announced that Ernie Els will be awarded the 12th Heisman Humanitarian Award by the Heisman Trophy Trust in recognition of his diligent efforts in assisting those with Autism. The announcement (pictured below) took place at Liberty National Golf Club on August 28th, in conjunction with…

Steve NewellAugust 29, 2017

Golf News

Major talk with Ernie & Phil

Ernie and Phil spoke to the world’s media in a specially arranged joint press conference during the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Here we publish a transcript of the event. JOHN DEVER: Now it's time to take a moment to celebrate a career achievement that speaks to the greatest variety…

Steve NewellAugust 9, 2017

Golf News

Ernie Els announces Investment & Partnership in 18Birdies

Els to support the positive and inclusive mission of this rapidly growing mobile golf tech start-up. Oakland, Calif., July 31, 2017 – Ernie Els, a four-time Major winner, former world number one and member of the prestigious World Golf Hall of Fame, today announced his investment and partnership with mobile…

Steve NewellJuly 31, 2017

Golf News

Ernie set to play 100th career Major this summer

Ernie made his Major Championship debut as an amateur in the 1989 Open at Royal Troon and this summer will tee it up in his 100th career Major at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Even more impressive than this significant milestone is the fact that Ernie has a 35…

Steve NewellJune 22, 2017

Els For Autism Media & Events Golf News

Ernie shortlisted for Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award

Ernie Els is among the nominees identified across the world of sports for the third annual Sports Humanitarian of the Year Awards, presented by ESPN and sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb. The event will celebrate and honor leagues, teams, individuals and members of the sporting community that are using the power…

Steve NewellJune 15, 2017

Design News

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 has been part of the team at Ernie Els Design since 2006, when he directed the implementation of the award-winning Anahita Four Seasons golf…

Steve NewellJune 12, 2017

Design News

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 fulfilment in bringing to a close the renovation of an…

Steve NewellMay 30, 2017

Design News

First Els Performance Golf Academy officially opens its doors

To celebrate the official opening of the first Els Performance Golf Academy, located on the outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam, Ernie Els discusses the inspiration behind this exciting project and what sets it a class apart from other golf facilities in the region. 1. How did this project first take seed?…

Steve NewellMarch 31, 2017

Design News

A royal seal of approval for The Els Club Desaru Coast

The Sultan of Johor, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj (pictured above right), graced the inaugural Laksamana Trophy Charity Golf Tournament 2016 and marked the historic occasion by officially launching the Ernie Els-designed, new Els Club Desaru Coast, Ocean Course. The Troon-managed Ocean Course, located in…

Steve NewellNovember 28, 2016

Foundation News

Former EEFF member wins on Tour

Christiaan Bezuidenhout, a former member of the Ernie ElsFoundation, won his maiden Sunshine Tour event in October 2016. Bezuidenhout, who had secured his Tour card by topping the previous year’s Big Easy Sunshine Tour Order of Merit, triumphed in the R700,000 Sun Fish River Challenge at Fish River Sun Hotel…

Steve NewellOctober 28, 2016

Breaking ground on a pioneering new autism-friendly recreation complex

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

The Els Club Vilamoura opens and is set to host a brand new Champions Tour event in 2026

Ernie selected as 2017 Heisman Humanitarian

Major talk with Ernie & Phil

Ernie Els announces Investment & Partnership in 18Birdies

Ernie set to play 100th career Major this summer

Ernie shortlisted for Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award

Prestigious membership for Ernie Els Design’s Thad Bell

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

First Els Performance Golf Academy officially opens its doors

A royal seal of approval for The Els Club Desaru Coast

Former EEFF member wins on Tour

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