I use a 1994 South African 5 rand coin to mark my ball. It reminds me of my '94 U.S. Open win at Oakmont. — 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 and then we're trying to get better, and sometimes you get worse trying to get better. You've just got to give it some time, be patient for it to turn around, and when it does turn… — Ernie Els Copy Share
Throughout my career, I've been sponsored by several different equipment companies - Lynx, Titleist, Callaway. — Ernie Els Copy Share
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
