Name: Ernie Els on historic 2003 Presidents Cup match vs. Tiger Woods
Uploaded: 2024-09-25T21:05:42.000Z
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Description: Prior to the 2024 Presidents Cup, Ernie Els relives his playoff match against Tiger Woods in 2003 and reflects on how playing in his home country of South Africa was significant.

Check out the top-10 all-time greatest shots from the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, featuring players like Rory McIlroy, Ken Duke and Jordan Spieth.

All-time greatest shots from Travelers Championship

Prior to the 2024 Presidents Cup, Ernie Els relives his playoff match against Tiger Woods in 2003 and reflects on how playing in his home country of South Africa was significant.

Ernie Els on historic 2003 Presidents Cup match vs. Tiger Woods

Ahead of the 2024 Presidents Cup, International Team Mike Weir listens to captain’s log tape recordings from former International Presidents Cup Team Captain Ernie Els. Els offers insights on lessons he’s learned as a captain and player and offers advice as Weir looks to help earn the International Team their second Presidents Cup victory.

Presidents Cup captain’s log: Ernie Els and Mike Weir

Winning the national open of one's home country is a feat that just means more. Watch as some of the game's best claim victory in their home country, including Bernhard Langer, Ernie Els, Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy. Scotland's Robert MacIntyre became the newest member of the club after winning the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open.

Best of players winning in their home countries

In the final round of the 2023 RBC Heritage, Ernie Els makes par on the par-3 14th hole.

Ernie Els chips in to save par at RBC Heritage

In the third round of the 2023 RBC Heritage, Ernie Els makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Ernie Els plays the slope to set up birdie at RBC Heritage

In the second round of the 2023 RBC Heritage, Jimmy Walker cards a 6-under 65 to gain a three-stroke lead.

Jimmy Walker jumps out to three-stroke lead at RBC Heritage

In the second round of the 2023 RBC Heritage, Ernie Els makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Ernie Els dials in approach to set up birdie at RBC Heritage

In the second round of the 2023 RBC Heritage, Ernie Els makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Ernie Els holes 18-foot birdie at RBC Heritage

In the second round of the 2023 RBC Heritage, Ernie Els makes eagle on the par-5 5th hole.

Ernie Els holes out for 87-foot eagle at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2023 RBC Heritage, Ernie Els makes a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-4 9th hole.

Ernie Els makes birdie putt at RBC Heritage

In the opening round of the 2023 RBC Heritage, Ernie Els makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

Ernie Els hits it tight to set up birdie at RBC Heritage

Ernie Els shares how his son, Ben, inspired Els for Autism and The Els Center of Excellence, and how he and his wife, Liezl, have made it their mission to impact the autism community with the help of charitable dollars from the Payne Stewart Award.

Ernie Els and the impact of the Payne Stewart Award

In 2015, Ernie Els and wife Liezl established The Ernie Els Center of Excellence, a facility dedicated to enriching the lives of students and families affected by autism spectrum disorder. 

The Ernie Els Center of Excellence

Nothing compares to the excitement coming down the stretch in the final round! Two players gunning for their chance at the title, bunker hole outs, 50-foot putts, and roaring crowds is a recipe for a victory. Relive these energy-filled back-and-forth finishes between top players featuring Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia. 

Most exciting back-and-forth finishes on the PGA TOUR

Check out some of the most fun shots from Ernie Els during his time on the PGA TOUR, including an albatross, a dunk, aces, and more!

Fun shots throughout Ernie Els’ PGA TOUR career

Put away the putter. Check out some of the best slam dunks from around the green from players like Justin Thomas, Tony Finau, Hideki Matsuyama and Ernie Els.

Slam dunks from around the green

Both in their mid-20's, Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els go head-to-head at Golf del Sur in Tenerife, Canary Islands, in 1995 in Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf.

Mickelson vs. Els at Golf del Sur: 1995 Shell's Wonderful World of Golf

In a 2004 PGA TOUR public service announcement, Ernie Els uses golf as a way to help teach math skills.

Ernie Els teaches kids math

While the U.S. Team has dominated the biennial competition with the Internationals with a 10-1-1 record, the event has brought out some emotion from the game's best over the years.

Best emotions at the Presidents Cup

Captain Ernie Els heads to the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne with the youngest-ever Presidents Cup team with seven first-timers. Relying on the past experience of Adam Scott, who makes his 9th appearance, Marc Leishman, Hideki Matsuyama, Hideki Matsuyama and Louis Oosthuizen to guide the International team to a win on friendly soil.

Meet the International Team for the 2019 Presidents Cup

Prior to THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES 2019, the Presidents Cup International Team Facetimed with Captain Ernie Els and bonded over a Korean Barbecue dinner.

Presidents Cup International Team dinner

Prior to the 2019 U.S. Open, Ernie Els compares this week's putting surfaces to their 2000 and 2010 U.S. Open conditions.


Ernie Els on putting surfaces before the U.S. Open

Prior to the 2019 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, As Captain of the International squad in this year's Presidents Cups, Ernie Els talks about all the "little things" which have to be addressed.  

Ernie Els talks Presidents Cup before Zurich Classic

Prior to the 2019 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Ernie Els and Trevor Immelman talk about a variety of topics, including the reasons these two South African's have paired up and the length of their relationship.

Els & Immelman news conference before Zurich Classic

In the third round of the 2019 Valero Texas Open, Ernie Els holes a 72-foot chip shot for birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Ernie Els’ solid chip shot on No. 9 at Valero

In the second round of the 2019 Valero Texas Open, Ernie Els sinks a 21-foot birdie putt on the par-4 12th hole.

Ernie Els’ 21-foot birdie putt at Valero

In the opening round of the 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Ernie Els rolls in a 31-foot putt to make birdie at the par-4 5th hole.

Ernie Els sinks 31-footer for birdie at Arnold Palmer

In the third round of The Honda Classic 2019, Ernie Els jars a 27-foot putt to make birdie at the par-4 14th hole.

Ernie Els drains lengthy birdie putt at Honda

In the second round of The Honda Classic 2019. Ernie Els jars a 12-foot putt to make birdie at the par-4 13th hole.

Ernie Els birdies No. 13 at Honda

In the second round of The Honda Classic 2019. Ernie Els rolls in a 17-footer to make birdie at the par-4 9th hole.

Ernie Els sinks 17-foot birdie putt at Honda

In the opening round of The Honda Classic 2019, Ernie Els carded a 4-under 66, placing him two strokes off the lead heading into Friday.

Ernie Els Round 1 highlights from Honda

In the second round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Brice Garnett makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

Brice Garnett makes birdie on No. 18 at Puerto Rico

In the second round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Viktor Hovland's drive on the 442-yard, par-4 11th hole travels 287 yards and ends in the left fairway, leaving 152 yards to the hole. His 158-yard approach shot from the fairway lands 16 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he makes a 16-foot-11-inch birdie putt.

Viktor Hovland holes out from 16 feet for birdie on No. 11 at Arnold Palmer

In the second round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Miles Russell makes birdie on the par-4 12th hole.

Miles Russell makes birdie on No. 12 at Puerto Rico

Follow Vokey Wedge Tour rep Aaron Dill as he prepares his PGA TOUR players for Bay Hill Club & Lodge ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard.

A day in the life: Follow Vokey rep Aaron Dill at Bay Hill

In the second round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Chandler Blanchet makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

Chandler Blanchet makes birdie on No. 6 at Puerto Rico

In the second round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Erik van Rooyen makes birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

Erik van Rooyen makes birdie on No. 16 at Puerto Rico

In the second round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Christo Lamprecht makes birdie on the par-4 12th hole.

Christo Lamprecht makes birdie on No. 12 at Puerto Rico

In the second round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Jhonattan Vegas's drive on the 445-yard, par-4 8th hole travels 295 yards, landing in the left fairway and leaving 155 yards to the hole, his 159-yard approach shot from the fairway lands on the right green, finishing 11 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he makes an 11-foot 11-inch putt for birdie.

Jhonattan Vegas sinks 12-foot birdie putt on No. 8 at Arnold Palmer

In the second round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Ludvig Åberg's 360-yard drive on the 574-yard, par-5 12th landed in the right fairway, his 219-yard approach from the fairway settled on the left green 42 feet 4 inches from the hole, he missed a 41-foot 3-inch putt, and made a 14-inch putt for birdie.

Ludvig Åberg hits 219-yard approach to 42 feet, sets up birdie on No. 12 at Arnold Palmer

In the second round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rory McIlroy's drive on the 381-yard, par-4 10th hole travels 338 yards into the left fairway, leaving 37 yards to the hole, his 41-yard shot from the fairway lands on the right green, finishing 11 feet 6 inches from the hole, and he makes an 11-foot 6-inch putt for birdie.

Rory McIlroy sinks 12-foot birdie putt on No. 10 at Arnold Palmer

In the second round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Nick Hardy makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Nick Hardy makes birdie on No. 17 at Puerto Rico

In the second round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra makes birdie on the par-4 12th hole.

Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra makes birdie on No. 12 at Puerto Rico

In the second round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Alejandro Tosti makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Alejandro Tosti makes birdie putt on No. 13 at Puerto Rico

In the second round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Sam Stevens's drive on the 513-yard, par-5 16th travels 303 yards and ends in the right fairway, leaving 208 yards to the hole. His 209-yard shot from the fairway lands on the left green, finishing 2 feet 5 inches from the hole, and he makes the 2-foot 5-inch putt for eagle.

Sam Stevens hits 209-yard approach to 2 feet, sets up eagle on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

In the second round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Jordan Spieth's drive on the 513-yard, par-5 16th went 273 yards into the right bunker, leaving 233 yards to the hole. His 231-yard shot from the bunker landed on the left green, 12 feet 1 inch from the hole, and after missing a 12-foot 6-inch putt, he made a 5-inch putt for birdie.

Jordan Spieth hits 231-yard approach to 12 feet, sets up birdie on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

In the second round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Jesper Svensson makes birdie on the par-5 9th hole.

Jesper Svensson makes birdie on No. 9 at Puerto Rico

In the second round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Joel Dahmen's drive on the 561-yard, par-5 6th went 302 yards into the left fairway, his 215-yard approach from the fairway landed on the right green 58 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 58-foot 4-inch putt for eagle.

Joel Dahmen holes 58-foot eagle putt on No. 6 at Arnold Palmer

In the second round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Daniel Bennett's drive on the 561-yard, par-5 6th hole traveled 340 yards into the right rough, leaving 227 yards to the hole. His 155-yard shot from the primary rough landed in the right intermediate rough, ending 88 yards from the hole. Bennett's 85-yard approach shot from the intermediate rough landed on the left green, finishing 11 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made an 11-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.