ERNIE ELS

 
RESULTS
Ernie Els
PGA TOUR Events Played Finish FedExCup
Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Scoring Avg. OWGR Money Points Standing
Career Totals 261 228 16 15 16 101 159 -- -- $33,663,401 -- --
2008 16 11 1 -- 1 5 7 71.44 8 $2,537,290 108,475 13th
2007 16 15 -- 1 2 5 10 70.50 4 $2,705,715 98,033 19th
2006 18 18 -- -- 1 8 11 70.63 5 $2,326,220 -- --
2005 11 11 -- 1 1 5 8 70.48 5 $1,627,184 -- --
2004 16 15 3 2 1 10 12 69.69 3 $5,787,225 -- --
Nationwide Tour Events Played Finish Money List Rank
Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Scoring Avg. OWGR Money
Career Totals 8 5 -- -- -- 1 2 -- -- $6,143 --
*OWGR = Official World Golf Rating More Stats
KEY STATS
Scoring Average (Actual)
 
 71.44%
 
 71.48%
Driving Distance
 
 291.6
 
 287.3
Driving Accuracy Percentage
 
 56.88%
 
 63.16%
Greens in Regulation Percentage
 
 61.33%
 
 63.91%
Scrambling
 
 56.61%
 
 56.17%
Putts Per Round
 
 29.28
 
 29.35
 
Ernie Els Average
 
PGA TOUR Average
   
BEST FINISHES
Result Year Events
WON 2008 The Honda Classic
T3 2008 Deutsche Bank Championship
T6 2008 THE PLAYERS Championship
T6 2008 THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola
T7 2008 British Open Championship
 
DID YOU KNOW?
  • His best finish on the PGA TOUR in 2008 is 1st at the The Honda Classic.
  • He ranks 20th in Money Leaders on the PGA TOUR.
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STANDARD STATS Rank Additional Stats
Driving Distance 291.6 64th Tot. Dist. - 29,159 Tot. Drvs. - 100
Driving Accuracy Percentage 56.88% 173rd Fwys Hit - 397 Poss. Fwys - 698
Greens in Regulation Percentage 61.33% 178th Greens Hit - 552 # Holes - 900
Putting Average 1.797 127th GIR Putts - 992 Greens Hit - 552
Eagles (Holes per) 450.0 151st # Holes - 900 # Eagles - 2
Birdie Average 3.28 123rd # Birdies - 164 Tot. Rnds. - 50
Scoring Average 69.90 12th Tot. Strks - 3,572 Tot. Adj. - 77.090-
Sand Save Percentage 54.37% 40th # Saves - 56 # Bunkers - 103
Total Driving 237 162nd Total rank from stats 1 & 2
All-Around Ranking 868 133rd Total rank from stats 1-8
Regular Season FedExCup Points 7,023 28th Pts.Behind - 15,672 -
PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup Pts. 108,475 13th Pts.Behind - 16,626 BonusMoney - 280,000
Money Leaders $2,537,290 20th - -
Par Breakers 18.44% 134th #Bird/Eagl - 166 #Holes - 900
Putts Per Round 29.28 88th Tot. Putts - 1,464 Tot. Rnds. - 50
GIR Pct. - Fairway Bunker 46.9% 83rd - -
NEWS
  • International Golf Association and World Cup: A history - Nov 21, 2008
  • Dunlop Phoenix: Stenson a shot back after two rounds - Nov 21, 2008
  • Snedeker one back after first round of Dunlop Phoenix - Nov 20, 2008
  • India's Singh becomes a one-season millionaire - Nov 17, 2008
  • Singh holds off Harrington, Els to win Singapore Open - Nov 17, 2008
  • Nirat takes lead at Singapore Open; Mickelson four back - Nov 15, 2008
  • Els, Dyson share lead at rain-plagued Singapore Open - Nov 14, 2008
  • Lam leads in Singapore; Mickelson six back - Nov 13, 2008
  • Mickelson tweaks game ahead of Singapore Open - Nov 12, 2008
  • Scott seeks third win at Barclays Singapore Open - Nov 12, 2008
  • One win puts Love at 20 and into Hall of Fame light - Nov 11, 2008
  • Year in review: Top 10 surprises of 2008 - Nov 12, 2008
  • Harrington hopes to cap off season with another win - Nov 11, 2008
  • Villegas, Poulter to add flair to Johnnie Walker Classic - Nov 11, 2008
  • Final round: Palmer shatters six-way tie with birdie to win - Nov 3, 2008
  • Final-round notebook: Ginn sur Mer Classic - Nov 2, 2008
  • Final round: Palmer shatters six-way tie with birdie to win - Nov 3, 2008
  • What they said: Chez Reavie - Oct 22, 2008
  • Curtis takes another shot at playing for country - Oct 14, 2008
  • Valero Texas Open: Second-round notebook - Oct 10, 2008
  • Presidents Cup Media Day Transcript - Oct 8, 2008
  • Citi is first Presidents Cup Global Partner - Oct 8, 2008
  • Kaymer, Sandelin share third round lead at Dunhilll Links - Oct 4, 2008
  • Brier leads crowded field at Dunhill Links Championship - Oct 3, 2008
  • What they said: Norman, Nobilo - Oct 2, 2008
  • What they said: Norman, Nobilo - Oct 6, 2008
  • Hansen, Fisher share Dunhill lead in Scotland - Oct 2, 2008
  • Final-round notes: THE TOUR Championship - Sep 28, 2008
  • Els withdraws from South Africa's Nedbank Challenge - Sep 27, 2008
  • Second-round notes: THE TOUR Championship - Sep 26, 2008
  • Kim keeps the lead in TOUR Championship, Garcia close - Sep 26, 2008
  • Second round: Kim's on top again at challenging venue - Sep 26, 2008
  • Live notes: Second round of THE TOUR Championship - Sep 26, 2008
  • Groups we're watching: THE TOUR Championship, Rd. 2 - Sep 26, 2008
  • Now we know how long a Ryder Cup hangover lasts - Sep 26, 2008
  • Kim off to blistering start at East Lake, leads by four - Sep 25, 2008
  • Still flying high from Ryder Cup, Kim takes big lead at East Lake - Sep 25, 2008
  • First-round notes: THE TOUR Championship - Sep 26, 2008
  • First round: Kim sizzles, Singh struggles at East Lake - Sep 25, 2008
  • Live notes: First round of THE TOUR Championship - Sep 25, 2008
  • Notebook: Faldo defended by the team that beat him - Sep 24, 2008
  • What they said: Anthony Kim - Sep 23, 2008
  • The Fantasy Insider: THE TOUR Championship - Sep 23, 2008
  • Expert picks: TOUR Championship - Sep 23, 2008
  • Pre-tournament notebook: THE TOUR Championship - Sep 23, 2008
  • TOUR Insider: THE TOUR Championship - Sep 23, 2008
  • Media Day: Constellation Energy Sr. Players Champ. - Sep 15, 2008
  • Live notes: Final round of BMW Championship - Sep 7, 2008
  • McAllister: Who'll survive on a double-header day? - Sep 6, 2008
  • What they said: Steve Stricker - Sep 5, 2008
  • First round: Leader Villegas continues Playoffs hot streak - Sep 5, 2008
  • Live notes: First round of BMW Championship - Sep 5, 2008
  • After victory, Singh takes aim at clinching FedExCup - Sep 1, 2008
  • Deutsche Bank Championship: Final-round notebook - Sep 1, 2008
  • Red-hot putting brings Singh second straight playoff win - Sep 1, 2008
  • Live notes: Final round of Deutsche Bank Champ. - Sep 1, 2008
  • Crowded leaderboard sets up Monday mayhem - Aug 31, 2008
  • Third Round: Starry shootout on tap for Labor Day - Aug 31, 2008
  • Live notes: Third round of Deutsche Bank Champ. - Sep 1, 2008
  • Clark takes the lead, but loses his shot at a 59 - Aug 30, 2008
  • Second round: 59 slips away from halfway leader Clark - Aug 31, 2008
  • Deutsche Bank Championship: First-round notebook - Aug 29, 2008
  • Perfect weather, welcoming course set up for shootout - Aug 30, 2008
  • Live notes: First round of Deutsche Bank Champ. - Aug 29, 2008
  • TOUR Insider: Huge week ahead for Mickelson - Aug 26, 2008
  • The Barclays: Third-round notebook - Aug 23, 2008
  • The Barclays: Second-round notebook - Aug 22, 2008
  • Stricker takes lead in Barclays title defense - Aug 22, 2008
  • Live notes: First round of The Barclays - Aug 21, 2008
  • What they said: Steve Stricker - Aug 19, 2008
  • Harrington a major champ and motivational speaker - Aug 19, 2008
  • Fantasy Insider: The Barclays gets us started - Aug 19, 2008
  • Playoff Picks: Who'll be the biggest surprise? - Aug 20, 2008
  • TOUR Insider: Jonesing for another major championship - Aug 4, 2008
  • Bridgestone Invitational: Third-round notebook - Aug 2, 2008
  • After opening round, it's like old times at Firestone - Jul 31, 2008
  • Goosen takes advantage of tamer Firestone in Round 1 - Jul 31, 2008
  • What they said: Kenny Perry - Jul 30, 2008
  • The Fantasy Insider: Bridgestone Invitational - Jul 29, 2008
  • Norman has invitation to Masters if he wants it - Jul 21, 2008
  • Harrington tops so-called favorites with second win - Jul 21, 2008
  • GOLF CHANNEL to cover Presidents Cup - Oct 6, 2008
  • Notes: Nationwide Tour alums have great week - Jul 15, 2008
  • TOUR Insider: Rose wants more Birkdale memories - Jul 14, 2008
  • McDowell has three straight birdies, wins Scottish Open - Jul 13, 2008
  • McDowell, Khan share third-round lead at Scottish Open - Jul 12, 2008
  • Mickelson fights back in Scotland with hole-in-one - Jul 11, 2008
  • John Deere Classic: First-round notebook - Jul 10, 2008
  • Jaidee, Noren shoot 64 to lead Scottish Open - Jul 10, 2008
  • Mickelson looks to avenge Scottish Open loss - Jul 9, 2008
  • What they're saying: Dean Wilson - Jul 6, 2008
  • AT&T National: First-Round Notebook - Jul 3, 2008
  • Maginnes: Thoughts on Tiger, Rocco and U.S. golfers - Jul 2, 2008
  • Lewis starts over in her quest for an LPGA Tour card - Jul 1, 2008
  • Tiger's absence opens up a world of possibilities - Jul 1, 2008
  • T.J's Take: Who will rise up? - Jul 2, 2008
  • Woods will be watching his tournament from the couch - Jun 30, 2008
  • Travelers Championship: First-Round Notebook - Jun 19, 2008
  • With Tiger out, take a look at the rest of the season - Jun 18, 2008
  • TFI: Stanford St. Jude Championship - Jun 3, 2008
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    Started playing golf at age 9...An accomplished junior tennis player, turned full attention to golf at age 14...Heavily involved in junior golf of South Africa and Cancer Society of South Africa...Hosts Ernie Els Invitational in South Africa to raise money for charity. Ernie Els Foundation formed in early 1999, with the purpose of providing full support to disadvantaged children. Proceeds from the Ernie Els Invitational go to four charities and the Foundation...In December 1998, received lifetime membership on European Tour. Other non-Europeans so honored are Bob Charles, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player...In 2002, the 2000 Engelbrecht-Els wine was released and received the highest rating yet given to a South African wine...Third Ernie Els design signature golf course near George in South Africa opened in 2004...Web site is ernieels.com.

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