It has been another good year for South African Ernie Els. He has had big wins in the Loch Lomond event when he held off the challenge of Colin Montgomerie and Tom Lehman and also the Million Dollar Classic in Johannesburg when he pipped Lee Westwood.
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...good year for South African Ernie Els. He has had big wins in the Loch Lomond event when he held off the challenge of Colin Montgomerie and Tom Lehman and also the Million Dollar Classic in Johannesburg when he pipped Lee Westwood.
Els is widely regarded as one of the nicest people on the US golf tour and he is a commensurate professional whose demeanour on the course is an example to all. His comments about courses and fellow professionals ... ...is one question mark over Ernie Els is that he does not appear to display the hunger for victory perhaps seen in Tiger Woods, David Duval or Colin Montgomerie. Perhaps with more hunger he would add more majors to the US Open titles he has won in 1994 and 1997. Whatever he may do though Els will remain a hugely popular golfer not least with me.
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It has been another good year for South African Ernie Els. He has had big wins in the Loch Lomond event when he held off the challenge of Colin Montgomerie and Tom Lehman and also the Million Dollar Classic in Johannesburg when he pipped Lee Westwood.
Els is widely regarded as one of the nicest people on the US golf tour and he is a commensurate professional whose demeanour on the course is an example to all. His comments about courses and fellow professionals are always complementary and he always seems courteous to the media.
Els has a complete game being a long and accurate hitter off the tee as well as strong around the greens. His recovery play from bunkers was crucial in his wins where a shot dropped could have made all the difference in the closing holes.
One of his main strengths comes from a very rhythmic and regular swing. It is apparent that Els’s swing is a natural extension of his body movement and requires little alteration whatever shot he is playing. His swing has an almost lethargic look to it and that belies the immense power he has.
If there is one question mark over Ernie Els is that he does not appear to display the hunger for victory perhaps seen in Tiger Woods, David Duval or Colin Montgomerie. Perhaps with more hunger he would add more majors to the US Open titles he has won in 1994 and 1997. Whatever he may do though Els will remain a hugely popular golfer not least with me.
The easy-swinging South African boasts one of the most consistent Open records in recent times with five finishes inside the top 12 since 1992 including a second at Lytham in 1996 and a tied 11th at St Andrews in 1995. Suffered a surprisingly slump in the Majors after the second of his two US Open wins in 1997 but with his focus back again this year he's finished runner-up in both the Masters and the US Open. And there's plenty of evidence to suggest ... ...well as that tied 11th spot in 1995 Els has also played some sparkling golf in the Dunhill Cup. The Big Easy gave his confidence another shot in the arm at Loch Lomond last week as he held off some high class challengers to land his first win in 17 months. He loves the Old Course and although Woods has become something of a bogey man to him of late, Els knows that with his extra experience of St Andrews, this could be his best chance to put one over ...
Mohammed 21.07.2000
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Advantages: great swing Disadvantages: looks distant at times
Ernie Els is known colloquially in golfing circles as the big easy this does not refer to a New Orleans origin but merely the apparent ease with which he propels the ball great distances. His swing has such sublime rythm and tempo that many have questioned why he has only won two major championships. He too may be contemplting the same question has he clutches 3 winners up medals for the three majors held this year. That is the same number of times ...
coop 31.07.2000
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