The good kind of spin - backspin - comes from hitting the ball cleanly, then making a divot after impact. — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
The biggest mistake is trying to pinch down on the ball and ripping out a big divot, often hitting the ground before… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
Before you take your address, while you're still reading the putt, imagine the ball tracking on the line you've chosen and falling… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
I use a 1994 South African 5 rand coin to mark my ball. It reminds me of my '94 U.S. Open win… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
For a 7-iron, you never want the ball to be closer to your left heel than just slightly ahead of the mid-point… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
The key is to hit the ball first, then the sand. Even if you catch it a bit thin, you'll still get… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
With shorter clubs, your ball position should be just back of middle, to really promote hitting the ball first on a downward… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
Ball position is everything in iron play. If you aren't careful about it, you can create some major problems in your game… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
Some players like to change clubs around the green to hit high or low shots. I play all of my short-game shots… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
From a good lie in the middle of a fairway bunker, I'll make the same swing as I do from an average… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
Contours on the second half of a long putt have more impact on how the ball rolls because it's going slower. Adjust… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
You should never get set over the ball and then aim your putter face. If you do it in that order, you… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
Because of the grass and open face, I take one more club for shots from the rough, unless the ball is sitting… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
Unless it's a dead-straight short putt, you should focus on a spot somewhere along the line you want to roll the ball… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
One of my tendencies is to let the ball drift too far forward in my stance, and it's something I've been working… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
Right before I start the putter back, I think about making solid contact. This brings your attention to the back of the… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
From the rough, I'd use a 6-iron, play the ball back an inch or two and swing down on a steeper angle… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
I think most amateurs dread playing a 180-plus-yard par 3 even more than a hard par 4. Part of it is psychological: You think… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
Excessive drinking is not good for my health, my family or my game. There has definitely been a change, and I feel better for… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
I plot the par 5s back from the green and make my plan. If I can reach the green in two shots, I'm going… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
Contours on the second half of a long putt have more impact on how the ball rolls because it's going slower. Adjust your speed… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
When I'm swinging the club at my best, it's because I'm not thinking about mechanics at all. I feel like my body is loose.… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
When you're hitting a fairway wood, you've got a lot of real estate to cover to get to your target. Your first instinct is… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
When I stay athletic with good posture and get the club away in a good position, I get through it better. — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
He's been a top player for the last 10 years, and we all work on our swings, we all change things. We keep working… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
Throughout my career, I've been sponsored by several different equipment companies - Lynx, Titleist, Callaway. — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
Before you take your address, while you're still reading the putt, imagine the ball tracking on the line you've chosen and falling into the… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
Brushing up on your short game at the practice area is fine and good, but taking it with you to the golf course -… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
