A look through the career of four-time major champion Ernie Els.
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A look through the career of four-time major champion Ernie Els.
1990: Ernie Els with father Neels and mother Hettie.
18 Jun 1994: ERNIE ELS OF SOUTH AFRICA CELEBRATES HIS BIRDIE ON THE 18TH HOLE TAKING HIM TO 7 UNDER-PAR DURING THE 3RD ROUND OF THE U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP AT OAKMONT COUNTRY CLUB IN OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA. ELS FINISHED THE DAY LEADING THE OPEN WITH A 5 UND
OAKMONT - 20 JUNE: Ernie Els of South Africa lifts the trophy after victory in the US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, USA on June 20, 1994. (photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 16: Ernie Els in action during the 1994 Presidents Cup on September 16-18, 1994 at Robert Trent Jones GC in Prince William County, Virginia. (Photo by PGA TOUR Photo Services/PGA)
18-21 Jul 1996: Ernie Els of South Africa takes his second shot to the 18th during the penultimate days play at the Open Championship at the Royal Lytham and St. Annes Golf Course, In Blackpool.Mandatory Credit: Andrew Redington/Allsport UK
15 Jun 1997: Ernie Els poses with the Daises Trophy after the U. S. Open at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport
15 Jun 1997: Ernie Els celebrates during the U. S. Open at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Mandatory Credit: Craig Jones /Allsport
15 Jun 1997: Ernie Els of South Africa hugs the trophy after winning the US Open at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport
GULLANE - JULY 21: Ernie Els of South Africa kisses the trophy after winning the 131st Open Championship held at Muirfield Golf Club in Gullane, Scotland on July 21, 2002. (Photo by Stephen Munday/Getty Images)
GULLANE - JULY 21: Ernie Els of South Africa makes his victory speech as Peter Dawson looks on after the 131st Open Championship held at Muirfield Golf Club in Gullane, Scotland on July 21, 2002. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
GULLANE - JULY 21: Ernie Els of South Africa celebrates after winning the 131st Open Championship held at Muirfield Golf Club in Gullane, Scotland on July 21, 2002. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
UNITED STATES - JANUARY 12: Ernie Els during the 2003 Mercedes Championship held at the Plantation GC in Kapalua -- Maui, HI. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA)
The 2003 Presidents Cup at the Links at Fancourt Ernie Els, Vijay Singh, Leaney, Stephen (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA)
GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 23: Ernie Els of South Africa during his match with Tiger Woods of USA at The Presidents Cup between USA and The Internatioanl team on the November 23, 2003 at The Links Fancourt Golf Course, George, South Africa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
HONOLULU - JANUARY 18: Ernie Els of South Africa celebrates sinking his birdie putt on the 3rd playoff hole to defeat Harrison Frazar during the final round of the PGA Tour Sony Open January 18, 2004 at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 8: Ernie Els of South Africa holds the winners trophy during day four of the Heineken Classic at Royal Melbourne Golf Club on February 8, 2004 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images).
DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 6: Ernie Els of South Africa holds the winner’s trophy as he poses for a photo with Jack Nicklaus after the final round of The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 6, 2004 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
THOMASTOWN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 3: Ernie Els of South Africa celebrates on the 18th green after winning the American Express Championship at Mount Juliet Golf Club on October 3, 2004 in Thomastown, Ireland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
WENTWORTH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Ernie Els of South Africa poses with the trophy with his father Neels, son Ben, wife Liezl, daughter Samantha and mother Hettie after winning the final of the HSBC World Match Play Championship at Wentworth Golf Club on October 17, 2004 in Wentworth, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
HEROLDS BAY - FEBRUARY 25: Ernie Els of South Africa gets stuck in his buggy and has to help push it out of the deep grass as he welcomes the children of the Ernie Els foundation to a clinic on the Ernie Els Signature course at Oubaai and afterwards an evening barbeque on the beach near his house, on February 25, 2005, in Herolds Bay, South Africa. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 6: Ernie Els of South Africa poses with the winners trophy after the final round of the the Dubai Desert Classic on the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club, on March 6, 2005 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
DOHA, QATAR - MARCH 12 : Ernie Els of South Africa stands with his golf bag prior to his third round of the Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club on March 11, 2005 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
DOHA, QATAR - MARCH 13: Ernie Els of South Africa poses with the trophy after winning the Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club on March 13, 2005 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 2: Ernie Els of South Africa poses with his trophy after winning the BMW Asian Open at the Tomson Golf Club, on May 2, 2005 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
PHUKET, THAILAND - FEBRUARY 27: Ernie Els of South Africa poses with Yum Yum a four year female Thai elephant during the launch of the 2007 Johnnie Walker Classic on the beach at the Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Hotel February 27, 2007 in Phuket, Thailand. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 27: Tiger Woods of the Isleworth club shakes hands with Ernie Els of the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club prior to teeing off at the 36-hole charity event called The Tavistock Cup March 27, 2007 at Lake Nona in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 14: Ernie Els of South Africa kisses the Trophy after winning the HSBC World Match Play Championship at The Wentworth Club on October 14, 2007 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 14: Ernie Els of South Africa poses with the winners trophy after winning the HSBC World Match Play Championship at The Wentworth Club on October 14, 2007 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 06: EDITORS NOTE: A COLOUR GRADUATED FILTER WAS USED IN THE CREATION OF THIS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE. Ernie Els of South Africa plays a tee shot during the Pro - Am at the Emaar-MGF Indian Masters at the Delhi Golf Club on February 6, 2008 in Delhi, India. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - MARCH 02: Ernie Els of South Africa holds the trophy after winning the Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa on March 2, 2008 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
St. Andrews, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 03: Ernie Els of South Africa reacts after playing his second shot to the fifth hole during the second round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on October 3, 2008 in St. Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images
SINGAPORE - NOVEMBER 12: Ernie Els of South Africa laughs during the Peo-Am of the Barclays Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club on November 12, 2008 in Singapore. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
KAPALUA, MAUI, HI - JANUARY 11: Ernie Els of South Africa comments on his play during the Golf Channel telecast during the final round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship held at Plantation Course at Kapalua on January 11, 2009 in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 16: Ernie Els arrives for the Tavistock Cup on March 16, 2009 at Lake Nona Country Club in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 17: Ernie Els of South Africa pulls a face during round two of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 17, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
DORAL, FL - MARCH 14: Ernie Els of South Africa hold the winner’s trophy during the final round of the World Golf Championships-CA Championship at Doral Golf Resort and Spa on March 14, 2010 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - MARCH 15: Ernie Els of South Africa with his son Ben during the Els for Autism Pro-Am on the Champions Course at the PGA National Golf Club on March 15, 2010 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 28: Ernie Els of South Africa hits his tee shot on the 11th hole during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard at the Bayhill Club and Lodge on March 28, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 29: Ernie Els of South Africa is presented with the trophy by host Arnold Palmer of the USA after the completion of the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at the Bayhill Club and Lodge, on March 29, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, BERMUDA - OCTOBER 20: Ernie Els of South Africa with the winners trophy after the final round of the 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf at The Port Royal Golf Course on October 20, 2010 in Southampton, Bermuda. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 19: Ernie Els of South Africa celebrates after his final putt on the 18th green to win during round four of the South African Open Golf Championship at the Durban Country Club on December 19, 2010 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
ST AUGUSTINE, FL - MAY 09: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Ernie Els is inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame during the 2011 Induction Ceremony on May 9, 2011 in St Augustine, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images for the World Golf Hall of Fame)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: Adam Scott of the International Team and team mate Ernie Els look on during the Day Three Afternoon Four-Ball Matches of the 2011 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Course on November 19, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Ernie Els of South Africa tosses his golf ball to the gallery after a birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round of the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club on July 22, 2012 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Ernie Els of South Africa admires the Claret Jug after winning the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club on July 22, 2012 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Ernie Els of South Africa poses with the Claret Jug after winning the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club on July 22, 2012 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
DOHA, QATAR - JANUARY 22: Ernie Els of South Africa in action during the Pro Am prior to the start of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters held at Doha Golf Club on January 22, 2013 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 19: Ernie Els of South Africa in action during the third round of The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 19, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 31: Ernie Els of South Africa during the pro-am event prior to the WGC-HSBC Champions at the Mission Hills Resort on October 31, 2012 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 20: Ernie Els of South Africa with (l-r) Justin Gimelstob, Charley Hoffman, John Mallinger and Steve Sands at the Breitling Store in The Forum Shops in Caesars Palace Hotel during the Els for Autism 2012 Golf Challenge Grand Final on October 20, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 20: Ernie Els of South Africa during at Golf Channel Television interview where the Open Championship trophy was never far from his side during the Els for Autism 2012 Golf Challenge Grand Final on October 20, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 11: Ernie Els of South Africa reacts after he birdies the second hole during the first round of the 2013 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2013 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Golf: US Open: Ernie Els in action, drive from No 18 tee during Saturday play at Merion GC. Ardmore, PA 6/15/2013 CREDIT: Fred Vuich (Photo by Fred Vuich /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) (Set Number: X156638 TK3 R1 F74 )
MUNICH, GERMANY - JUNE 23: Ernie Els of South Africa tees off on the 18th hole during the final round of the BMW International Open at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried on June 23, 2013 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY - JUNE 23: A portrait of Ernie Els of South Africa during the final round of the BMW International Open at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried on June 23, 2013 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY - JUNE 23: Ernie Els of South Africa poses with the trophy after winning the BMW International Open at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried on a score of -18 under par on June 23, 2013 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
HONG KONG - OCTOBER 17: Ernie Els of South Africa reserves a birthday cake during the 2nd round of the 2014 Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club at The Hong Kong Golf Club on October 17, 2014 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: Ernie Els of South Africa reacts to a shot as his daughter Samantha and Teemu Selanne look on during the Par 3 Contest prior to the start of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - JULY 17: Brandt Snedeker of the United States, Ernie Els of South Africa, Tom Watson of the United States, caddie Michael Watson smile on Swilcan Bridge during the second round of the 144th Open Championship at The Old Course on July 17, 2015 in St Andrews, Scotland. This is Watson’s last Open Championship. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
JUPITER, FL - AUGUST 17: (L-R) Palm Beach County Commissioner Hal Valeche, John Foster from the office of Congressman Patrick Murphy, Zack Poerio - student, Guiseepe Ciucci - Chairman of the Board of the Els For Autism Foundation, Liezl Els and Ernie Els cut the ribbon during The Els Center for Excellence Grand Opening Ceremony on August 17, 2015 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 22: Ernie Els of South Africa speaks after receiving the Payne Stewart Award at a ceremony held following practice for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, the final event of the FedExCup Playoffs, at East Lake Golf Club on September 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 22: Payne Stewart Award recipient Ernie Els poses at an award ceremony for him, held following practice for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, the final event of the FedExCup Playoffs, at East Lake Golf Club on September 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)
MACAU - OCTOBER 15: Ernie Els of South Africa pictured during round one of the Venetian Macao Open at Macau Golf and Country Club on October 15, 2015 in Macau, Macau. (Photo by Arep Kulal/Asian Tour/Asian Tour via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 13: Ernie Els of South Africa with his wife Liezl Els during the 2015 Els For Autism Golf Challenge Grand Finale Welcome Party at the Skyfall Rooftop Lounge at the Delano Hotel on November 13, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 14: Ernie Els of South Africa with his daughter Samantha during the 2015 Els For Autism Golf Challenge Finale at the Bali Hai Golf Club on November 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 14: Ernie Els of South Africa and his wife Liezl Els with Josh Deer during the 2015 Els For Autism Golf Challenge Finale Awards Dinner held in the Islander Ballroom at the Mandalay Bay Hotel on November 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
DORAL, FL - MARCH 06: Rickie Fowler of the United States is embraced by Ernie Els after he had just holed in one in the $1 million Hole-In-One Challenge sponsored by SAP and Ketel One Vodka for the Els for Autism Foundation’s Center of Excellence in Jupiter, Florida during the Els for Autism Pro-am at the Old Palm Golf Club on March 7, 2016 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Ernie Els of South Africa poses with his wife Liezl and daughter Samantha during the Par 3 Contest prior to the start of the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 08: Phil Mickelson of the United States and Ernie Els of South Africa celebrate thier 100th major championship during a press conference prior to the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club on August 8, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 08: Phil Mickelson of the United States and Ernie Els of South Africa celebrate thier 100th major championship during a press conference prior to the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club on August 8, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 25: Ernie Els poses for his official headshot prior to the start of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club on September 25, 2017 in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Caryn Levy/PGA TOUR)
