| Ernie Els |
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| HEIGHT: |
6ft 3in |
| WEIGHT: |
210 |
| BIRTH DATE: |
Oct. 17, 1969 |
| BIRTHPLACE: |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
| RESIDENCE: |
Surrey, UK |
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| CAREER SUMMARY |
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3 MAJORS
US Open 1994, 1997
British Open 2002
14 US Tour wins
34 International wins
4 Presidents Cups (96, 98, 00, 03)
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| USPGA PROFILE |
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| Els suffered major heartbreak for the second time in 2004 when he had to settle for a runner's-up berth at the Open Championship at Troon when pipped in a play-off by Todd Hamilton. He arrives at Whistling Straits among the favourites as always and the links-style course will undoubtedly be in his favour as he thrives when it comes to that particular style of golf. There would be no more deserving winner of a major title if the South African can get his hands on the trophy come Sunday evening. |
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| FIVE-YEAR MAJORS RECORD |
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04 |
03 |
02 |
01 |
00 |
| US Masters |
2 |
6 |
5 |
6 |
2 |
| US Open |
9 |
5 |
24 |
66 |
2 |
| British Open |
2 |
18 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
| US PGA |
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5 |
34 |
13 |
34 |
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| USPGA RECORD |
| 03 |
02 |
01 |
00 |
99 |
98 |
97 |
96 |
95 |
94 |
| 5 |
34 |
13 |
34 |
MC |
21 |
53 |
61 |
3 |
25 |
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| MOST RECENT TOURNAMENTS |
| 6/6/04 |
Memorial Tournament |
1 |
| 13/6/06 |
Buick Classic |
16 |
| 20/6/04 |
US Open |
9 |
| 11/7/04 |
Barclays Scottish Open |
3 |
| 18/7/04 |
British Open |
2 |
| 8/8/04 |
The International |
29 |
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USPGA PROFILES