Ernie Els was born in South Africa on October 17, 1969. He was a scratch golfer at the age of 14.

Ernie was only 16 years old when he was competing against professional golfers formally.

When Ernie was 22 years old, he won his first tournament as a professional golfer  at the South African Open.

In 1994 he won his first major at the PGA Tour Championship with a 3-way 18 hole playoff and a 2-way 2 hole sudden death playoff.  

Ernie has all of the qualities and potential of becoming the greatest golfer of all time.

 

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