Ernie Els
Golf: Woods Still Streets Ahead of Els
Even with Ernie Els in the field, Tiger Woods is a big favourite to win the Dubai Desert Classic starting today.
Golf: Woodworm Look to Els for Freddie Factor
The brand behind Andrew Flintoff's bat are banking on Ernie Els to make the same impact in the golfwear market with his own range of clothing.
Golf: Woods and Els Out of Wentworth
World Match Play Championship: Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Jim Furyk all crashed out at Wentworth on a day of shocks.
The Open 2006: Regrets Drive Ernie Els
Golf: Ernie Els tells Donald McRae that there is a darker side to his easy-going nature - a side that he hopes will drive him to success at this year's Open.
Golf: Els and Mickelson to the Fore
Some familiar names emerged near the top of the leaderboard; Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson are both threatening, but it was 68-year-old Charles Cody who stole the plaudits.
Golf: Woods Throws, Bashes and Sprays His Way to Play-off Win Over Els
Tiger Woods' playoff victory over Ernie Els once again proved he has the psychological strength to overcome the most glaring physical mistakes.
Golf: Els Dumps Agents Over Letter
In a major shift in the balance of power in the world of sports agency, Ernie Els, has severed his links with IMG after the company circulated a letter without his permission.
Golf: Els Leads Asian Open
Ernie Els fired a 10-under-par 62 in the second round of the BMW Asian Open to lead by four shots at the halfway stage in Shanghai.
Storming Els Surges Four Clear
Golf: A second-round 62 put Ernie Els on course for his third European title of the year as he took command of the BMW Asian Open.
Els Back in the Swing
Golf: Pre-tournament favourite Ernie Els carded a five-under-par 67 to claim a share of the lead on day one of the BMW Asian Open in Shanghai.
Golf: Els and His Right-hand Man
Failed Belgian pop singer Jos Vanstiphout has found an invaluable niche on tour as psychologist to Ernie Els, writes Lawrence Donegan.
Golf: Els Banks on Six-figure Fee
Ernie Els could miss the cut for the first time in six years at a European Tour event after shooting a 73 in the first round at the Qatar Masters.
Els Eases Into Winning Mode
Golf: Ernie Els holed a downhill 18ft putt on the last green to eagle and dramatically clinch victory over Miguel Angel Jiménez in the Dubai Desert Classic.
Rugby Fan Els Ends Up a Back-seat Passenger
Ernie Els, golfer, multi-millionaire and private jet owner, got a taste of the everyman's life this week: by flying economy.
Sixth Win Not Best for Els As Westwood Feels Sick
Grit rather than flair took Ernie Els to a record sixth World Match Play win, leaving Lee Westwood literally feeling sick.
Golf: Goliath Falls But Angel Flies Towards Els Fire
Bernhard Langer knocked out Vijay Singh as Ernie Els scrapped into the semi-finals with his final putt against Angel Cabrera.
Golf: Els Ready to Play Hardball With Us Tour
Ernie Els is furious after being told that if he wishes to play in tournaments outside the US, he will have to "earn" releases.
Golf: World Golf Championship: Els Holds Nerve to Win
October 4: Ernie Els emerged from a slough of despond to win the American Express World Golf Championship at Mount Juliet.
Golf: Els Survives Rain As Woods Braves Pain
October 2: After challenging in three major tournaments this year - and coming away without a prize - Ernie Els is determined to reverse a losing streak..
Richard Williams on the New Open Champion
July 19: Todd Hamilton's anonymity proved an extra weapon as he pipped Ernie Els in an Open play-off.
The Open Championship: Els Finds a First-class Delivery for the 8th
Ernie Els conjured up an ace at the Postage Stamp, the shortest hole in championship golf.
Impressive Casey Shares the Lead
The Open: After a storming start, including a hole-in-one, Ernie Els gave way to Britain's Paul Casey.
Winded Els Struggles to Beat Count
July 18: Ernie Els will have his work cut out this morning if he is to survive into the weekend let alone stay in touch.
The Open: As It Happens (2)
3.05pm: Incredible! Ernie Els takes out his driver on the 420-yard par 4 fifth and - whack! - hits a booming, wind-assisted tee shot through the green. What an astonishing shot. A birdie here will take him back to level. "If Monty's choice of music was rubbish, let's...
Pressure Not a Problem for Els
July 16: Ernie Els is not fearing the prospect of a Sunday shoot-out with the world No1. He is relishing the prospect of them both being at the top of the leaderboard and battling it out on the last day.
Interview: Ernie Els
Jim White meets the Open champion who has consulted a psychologist to cure his fear of the Tiger and says he is more than ready to defend his title at Royal St George's on Thursday.
Els makes amends with early birdie blitz
Golf: Ernie Els set out to restore his fortunes after a dissapointing first round at the Bay Hill Invitational in Florida.
Els allows lead to slip away at bogey hole
Golf: Ernie Els fell three strokes behind Alastair Forsyth on the front nine at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Qatar event faces mass exodus in safety scare
Golf: Ernie Els was upstaged in the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Els piles up miles with a desert detour
Golf: Ernie Els' private jet must cost him a packet, but by commanding hefty appearance fees at extra tournaments he can afford it - hence a trip to Dubai to pocket some of Tiger Woods' appearance money.
Els brings new iron to duel with Woods
Golf: Ernie Els will only be the best golfer in the world if he can cure his 'Tigeritis' and beat Woods this weekend.
John Rawling: 'the Kid With the Sunny Smile Has Finally Got Real'
John Rawling on how Ernie Els looks ready to take golf into a golden age by challenging Tiger Woods.
Bunkers prove no obstacle for Els
Golf: The nature of Ernie Els's win at the Johnnie Walker Classic raised some disturbing questions for the game's authorities.
'Governor' on ball the answer - Els
Golf: Ernie Els has agreed that a special tournament golf ball should be introduced to cap the distances pros are now hitting.
Els drives clear with game of two halves
Golf: Ernie Els recovered from poor start to take a four-shot lead in the Johnnie Walker Classic in Perth.
Els blasts ahead
Golf: Attempting to win his fifth tournament in six, Ernie Els took a one-stroke lead in the Johnnie Walker Classic.
Els saved from the Tiger
Golf: Despite his fear of Tiger Woods, Ernie Els the overwhelming favourite for the Johnnie Walker Classic.
Faldo expects but Els delivers
Golf: Nick Faldo finished joint second to the in-form Ernie Els, who retained the Heineken Classic title.
Patience pays for masterly Els
Golf: Ernie Els concluded a stellar year by demolishing a quality field to win his third Nedbank Golf Challenge in four years.
Els secures lead after golden eagle
Golf: Ernie Els overtook Chris DiMarco as the leader in the Nedbank Golf Challenge after making an eagle at the 17th hole.
Els wins fourth Match Play title
Ernie Els, the South African golfer who won this year's Open, picked up another £250,000 when he won at Wentworth on Sunday. Els took his fourth World Match Play Championship title by beating Sergio Garcia 2&1 in the final.
Els plays the straight man
Golf: Ernie Els, playing the avuncular role to Sergio Garcia's slightly neurotic nephew, yesterday won the Cisco World Match Play Championship.
Els takes flight among the birdies
Golf: Ernie Els played like a man posessed as Wentworth went beserk. On a day of quite magnificent mayhem, Ernie Els had a putt for a round of 59, Ian Woosnam, Sergio Garcia and Els all covered the front nine at Wentworth in 30, and the second round of the Cisco World Match Play Championship turned into an incredible celebration of this form of the game.
Els must conquer diffidence before a fourth major
Ernie Els is the owner of three major championships - but he must conquer his inconsistent confidence if he is to pick up a fourth at Hazeltine, writes David Davies.
A win that gives golf hope
David Davies: Ernie Els fulfilled a 24-year-old dream when he won the Open and has reawakened his own ambition and that of other players hoping to chgallenge Tiger Woods.
Els takes the hard way to his Open destiny
The South African blows his first chance but secures the title in a four man play-off at the fifth extra hole. "Now then," the gods of golf said to Ernie Els as he stood on Muirfield's 16th tee, "if you want your name on the claret jug alongside the greats of the game, it is as good as done. But first, as with the labours of Hercules, there is one final challenge for you.
Els wins Open championship in sudden death play-off
After the driving rain and gales that decimated the field, the Open Championship was finally won in glorious sunshine last night by the laidback South African Ernie Els.
Els sets pace as Woods and Montgomerie get into the running
South African earns another chance to thwart the Tiger, writes David Davies at Muirfield. Ernie Els, the man most often accused of doing the least to stop Tiger Woods, gets another chance this weekend in the 131st Open championship at Muirfield.
World Match Play Championship: Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Jim Furyk all crashed out at Wentworth on a day of shocks.
The Open 2006: Regrets Drive Ernie Els
Golf: Ernie Els tells Donald McRae that there is a darker side to his easy-going nature - a side that he hopes will drive him to success at this year's Open.
Golf: Els and Mickelson to the Fore
Some familiar names emerged near the top of the leaderboard; Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson are both threatening, but it was 68-year-old Charles Cody who stole the plaudits.
Golf: Woods Throws, Bashes and Sprays His Way to Play-off Win Over Els
Tiger Woods' playoff victory over Ernie Els once again proved he has the psychological strength to overcome the most glaring physical mistakes.
Golf: Els Dumps Agents Over Letter
In a major shift in the balance of power in the world of sports agency, Ernie Els, has severed his links with IMG after the company circulated a letter without his permission.
Golf: Els Leads Asian Open
Ernie Els fired a 10-under-par 62 in the second round of the BMW Asian Open to lead by four shots at the halfway stage in Shanghai.
Storming Els Surges Four Clear
Golf: A second-round 62 put Ernie Els on course for his third European title of the year as he took command of the BMW Asian Open.
Els Back in the Swing
Golf: Pre-tournament favourite Ernie Els carded a five-under-par 67 to claim a share of the lead on day one of the BMW Asian Open in Shanghai.
Golf: Els and His Right-hand Man
Failed Belgian pop singer Jos Vanstiphout has found an invaluable niche on tour as psychologist to Ernie Els, writes Lawrence Donegan.
Golf: Els Banks on Six-figure Fee
Ernie Els could miss the cut for the first time in six years at a European Tour event after shooting a 73 in the first round at the Qatar Masters.
Els Eases Into Winning Mode
Golf: Ernie Els holed a downhill 18ft putt on the last green to eagle and dramatically clinch victory over Miguel Angel Jiménez in the Dubai Desert Classic.
Rugby Fan Els Ends Up a Back-seat Passenger
Ernie Els, golfer, multi-millionaire and private jet owner, got a taste of the everyman's life this week: by flying economy.
Sixth Win Not Best for Els As Westwood Feels Sick
Grit rather than flair took Ernie Els to a record sixth World Match Play win, leaving Lee Westwood literally feeling sick.
Golf: Goliath Falls But Angel Flies Towards Els Fire
Bernhard Langer knocked out Vijay Singh as Ernie Els scrapped into the semi-finals with his final putt against Angel Cabrera.
Golf: Els Ready to Play Hardball With Us Tour
Ernie Els is furious after being told that if he wishes to play in tournaments outside the US, he will have to "earn" releases.
Golf: World Golf Championship: Els Holds Nerve to Win
October 4: Ernie Els emerged from a slough of despond to win the American Express World Golf Championship at Mount Juliet.
Golf: Els Survives Rain As Woods Braves Pain
October 2: After challenging in three major tournaments this year - and coming away without a prize - Ernie Els is determined to reverse a losing streak..
Richard Williams on the New Open Champion
July 19: Todd Hamilton's anonymity proved an extra weapon as he pipped Ernie Els in an Open play-off.
The Open Championship: Els Finds a First-class Delivery for the 8th
Ernie Els conjured up an ace at the Postage Stamp, the shortest hole in championship golf.
Impressive Casey Shares the Lead
The Open: After a storming start, including a hole-in-one, Ernie Els gave way to Britain's Paul Casey.
Winded Els Struggles to Beat Count
July 18: Ernie Els will have his work cut out this morning if he is to survive into the weekend let alone stay in touch.
The Open: As It Happens (2)
3.05pm: Incredible! Ernie Els takes out his driver on the 420-yard par 4 fifth and - whack! - hits a booming, wind-assisted tee shot through the green. What an astonishing shot. A birdie here will take him back to level. "If Monty's choice of music was rubbish, let's...
Pressure Not a Problem for Els
July 16: Ernie Els is not fearing the prospect of a Sunday shoot-out with the world No1. He is relishing the prospect of them both being at the top of the leaderboard and battling it out on the last day.
Interview: Ernie Els
Jim White meets the Open champion who has consulted a psychologist to cure his fear of the Tiger and says he is more than ready to defend his title at Royal St George's on Thursday.
Els makes amends with early birdie blitz
Golf: Ernie Els set out to restore his fortunes after a dissapointing first round at the Bay Hill Invitational in Florida.
Els allows lead to slip away at bogey hole
Golf: Ernie Els fell three strokes behind Alastair Forsyth on the front nine at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Qatar event faces mass exodus in safety scare
Golf: Ernie Els was upstaged in the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Els piles up miles with a desert detour
Golf: Ernie Els' private jet must cost him a packet, but by commanding hefty appearance fees at extra tournaments he can afford it - hence a trip to Dubai to pocket some of Tiger Woods' appearance money.
Els brings new iron to duel with Woods
Golf: Ernie Els will only be the best golfer in the world if he can cure his 'Tigeritis' and beat Woods this weekend.
John Rawling: 'the Kid With the Sunny Smile Has Finally Got Real'
John Rawling on how Ernie Els looks ready to take golf into a golden age by challenging Tiger Woods.
Bunkers prove no obstacle for Els
Golf: The nature of Ernie Els's win at the Johnnie Walker Classic raised some disturbing questions for the game's authorities.
'Governor' on ball the answer - Els
Golf: Ernie Els has agreed that a special tournament golf ball should be introduced to cap the distances pros are now hitting.
Els drives clear with game of two halves
Golf: Ernie Els recovered from poor start to take a four-shot lead in the Johnnie Walker Classic in Perth.
Els blasts ahead
Golf: Attempting to win his fifth tournament in six, Ernie Els took a one-stroke lead in the Johnnie Walker Classic.
Els saved from the Tiger
Golf: Despite his fear of Tiger Woods, Ernie Els the overwhelming favourite for the Johnnie Walker Classic.
Faldo expects but Els delivers
Golf: Nick Faldo finished joint second to the in-form Ernie Els, who retained the Heineken Classic title.
Patience pays for masterly Els
Golf: Ernie Els concluded a stellar year by demolishing a quality field to win his third Nedbank Golf Challenge in four years.
Els secures lead after golden eagle
Golf: Ernie Els overtook Chris DiMarco as the leader in the Nedbank Golf Challenge after making an eagle at the 17th hole.
Els wins fourth Match Play title
Ernie Els, the South African golfer who won this year's Open, picked up another £250,000 when he won at Wentworth on Sunday. Els took his fourth World Match Play Championship title by beating Sergio Garcia 2&1 in the final.
Els plays the straight man
Golf: Ernie Els, playing the avuncular role to Sergio Garcia's slightly neurotic nephew, yesterday won the Cisco World Match Play Championship.
Els takes flight among the birdies
Golf: Ernie Els played like a man posessed as Wentworth went beserk. On a day of quite magnificent mayhem, Ernie Els had a putt for a round of 59, Ian Woosnam, Sergio Garcia and Els all covered the front nine at Wentworth in 30, and the second round of the Cisco World Match Play Championship turned into an incredible celebration of this form of the game.
Els must conquer diffidence before a fourth major
Ernie Els is the owner of three major championships - but he must conquer his inconsistent confidence if he is to pick up a fourth at Hazeltine, writes David Davies.
A win that gives golf hope
David Davies: Ernie Els fulfilled a 24-year-old dream when he won the Open and has reawakened his own ambition and that of other players hoping to chgallenge Tiger Woods.
Els takes the hard way to his Open destiny
The South African blows his first chance but secures the title in a four man play-off at the fifth extra hole. "Now then," the gods of golf said to Ernie Els as he stood on Muirfield's 16th tee, "if you want your name on the claret jug alongside the greats of the game, it is as good as done. But first, as with the labours of Hercules, there is one final challenge for you.
Els wins Open championship in sudden death play-off
After the driving rain and gales that decimated the field, the Open Championship was finally won in glorious sunshine last night by the laidback South African Ernie Els.
Els sets pace as Woods and Montgomerie get into the running
South African earns another chance to thwart the Tiger, writes David Davies at Muirfield. Ernie Els, the man most often accused of doing the least to stop Tiger Woods, gets another chance this weekend in the 131st Open championship at Muirfield.