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 you should be getting a breather, distance-wise, and instead, you get hit with a long iron… — Ernie Els Copy Share Image
Make a conscious effort to loosen your hands and let your arms feel soft when you're at address. Take the club back a bit shorter, and feel as if you're cracking a whip on the way down - not tensing… — 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
