Ernie Els

  • South Africa
  • Swings: R
  • Turned Pro: 1989
  • PGA Debut1989
  • Birth DateOctober 17, 1969 (Age: 42)
  • HometownJohannesburg, Iowa , South Africa
  • Weight210 lbs.

2012 Season

EVENTSAVGTOP 10FEDEX
1170.43703

2012 PGA Money List

RANKEARNINGS
26$1,430,676

HP Byron Nelson Championship - May 17-20, 2012

TPC Four Seasons Resort - Irving, TX
Round: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Tournament Stats
Fwy %GIR %Avg. DriveAvg. Gir PuttsSand Save %Long DrivePenalties
51.868.1317.41.860.03624
Scorecard - Round 4
Final position: T41st (+1)
Hole
Yards
Par		1
458
4		2
221
3		3
528
4		4
431
4		5
174
3		6
448
4		7
542
5		8
461
4		9
427
4		Out
3690
35		72 (+2)
 43443444434
Hole
Yards
Par		10
435
4		11
323
4		12
455
4		13
180
3		14
406
4		15
504
4		16
546
5		17
198
3		18
429
4		In
3476
35		Total
Yds: 7166
Par: 70
 44437452538
  • Eagle or better
  • Birdie
  • Par
  • Bogey
  • Double or worse
Scorecard - Round 3
Hole
Yards
Par		1
458
4		2
221
3		3
528
4		4
431
4		5
174
3		6
448
4		7
542
5		8
461
4		9
427
4		Out
3690
35		70 (E)
 43443453434
Hole
Yards
Par		10
435
4		11
323
4		12
455
4		13
180
3		14
406
4		15
504
4		16
546
5		17
198
3		18
429
4		In
3476
35		Total
Yds: 7166
Par: 70
 45434543436
  • Eagle or better
  • Birdie
  • Par
  • Bogey
  • Double or worse
Scorecard - Round 2
Hole
Yards
Par		1
458
4		2
221
3		3
528
4		4
431
4		5
174
3		6
448
4		7
542
5		8
461
4		9
427
4		Out
3690
35		69 (-1)
 43333453432
Hole
Yards
Par		10
435
4		11
323
4		12
455
4		13
180
3		14
406
4		15
504
4		16
546
5		17
198
3		18
429
4		In
3476
35		Total
Yds: 7166
Par: 70
 44444453537
  • Eagle or better
  • Birdie
  • Par
  • Bogey
  • Double or worse
Scorecard - Round 1
Hole
Yards
Par		1
458
4		2
221
3		3
528
4		4
431
4		5
174
3		6
448
4		7
542
5		8
461
4		9
427
4		Out
3690
35		70 (E)
 43533454435
Hole
Yards
Par		10
435
4		11
323
4		12
455
4		13
180
3		14
406
4		15
504
4		16
546
5		17
198
3		18
429
4		In
3476
35		Total
Yds: 7166
Par: 70
 55334443435
  • Eagle or better
  • Birdie
  • Par
  • Bogey
  • Double or worse
2012 PGA Season Overview
  EVENTS CUTS TOP 10 WINS RNDS HOLES AVG EARNINGS
Total119303664870.4$1,430,676

PGATour.com stats

Recent 2012 PGA Tournaments
DATE TOURNAMENT POS OVERALL SCORE EARNINGS
5/17 - 5/20 HP Byron Nelson Championship
TPC Four Seasons Resort
4170-69-70-72 -- 281 (+1)
$22,133
5/10 - 5/13 THE PLAYERS Championship
TPC Sawgrass
Missed Cut74-74 -- 148
 --
4/26 - 4/29 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
TPC Louisiana
2-y66-68-68-67-10 -- 269 (-19)
$691,200
4/12 - 4/15 RBC Heritage
Harbour Town Golf Links
Missed Cut72-76 -- 148
 --
3/29 - 4/1 Shell Houston Open
Redstone GC Tournament Course
1270-69-69-70 -- 278 (-10)
$132,000

View all results »

y - Lost in playoff

Recent 2012 European Tournaments
DATE TOURNAMENT POS OVERALL SCORE
1/19 - 1/22 Volvo Golf Champions
The Links
2-y71-71-71-67 -- 280 (-12)

y - Lost in playoff

ERNIE ELS NEWS FEED

  1. Dufner's clutch birdie putt on 18th wins Nelson

    A month ago, Jason Dufner was a single man still in search of his first PGA Tour victory.

    about 1 day ago |

  2. Mickelson, Lyle among 5 inducted into Golf Hall

    Phil Mickelson loved golf before he was old enough to walk and swing a club. It took him on a thrilling ride of major championships and a few spectacular crashes, eventually leading to his induction Monday night into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

    about 14 days ago | Associated Press

  3. Dufner wins Zurich after 2-hole playoff with Els

    Jason Dufner was more nervous about a putt under 2 feet on a playoff hole at the Zurich Classic than about getting married next weekend. His recent late-tournament struggles made it easy to understand why.

    about 19 days ago | Associated Press

  4. Els Trending In Right Direction After New Orleans Watch

    Ernie Els might not have won the Zurich Classic playoff, but his recent strong finishes likely get him into the U.S. Open, says ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

    about 21 days ago | ESPN.com

  5. Dufner ups lead at Zurich to 2 strokes after 67

    Jason Dufner got past Saturday without any of the troubles that have marked his weekend struggles. He knows Sunday will be a much bigger challenge.

    about 23 days ago | Associated Press

  6. Dufner leads Zurich, again eyes first Tour title

    Jason Dufner is in familiar territory atop the leaderboard after 36 holes.

    about 24 days ago | Associated Press

  7. Duke, Tringale tie for lead at Zurich Classic

    Ken Duke and Cameron Tringale topped the Zurich Classic leaderboard at 7-under 65 on Thursday, leaving defending champion Bubba Watson six strokes back at TPC Louisiana in his first tournament since winning the Masters.

    about 25 days ago | Associated Press

  8. Harmon says Tiger has 'lost his nerve putting'

    Butch Harmon told the Wall Street Journal that he was surprised Hank Haney would write a book about Tiger Woods, in particular the portions where he referenced Woods' wife and children.

    about 30 days ago | ESPN.com news services

  9. Grace fires 64 to seize top spot at China Open

    Branden Grace of South Africa shot an 8-under 64 and has a three-shot lead after three rounds of the China Open on Saturday.

    about 31 days ago | Associated Press

  10. Els one of South Africa's Olympic ambassadors

    Ernie Els has been chosen as an ambassador for the South Africa Olympic team.

    about 34 days ago | Associated Press

2012 PGA TOUR RANKINGS

  • Money List: $1,430,676 (26th)
  • Birdies (Per Round): 3.32 (90th)
  • Eagles (Holes Per): 648.0 (167th)
  • Driving Distance (Yards Per): 294.4 (37th)
  • Putting (Per Hole): 1.780 (99th)
  • Driving Accuracy: 59.4% (97th)
  • Greens Hit in Regulation: 67.9% (29th)
  • Sand Saves: 51.7% (61st)
  • Total Driving: 37 (33rd)
Data provided by Elias Sports Bureau