During a tournament, I'm not thinking about mechanics at all. I'm in scoring mode. Ernie Els mechanicmodescore Change image and share on social
The biggest mistake is trying to pinch down on the ball and ripping out a big divot, often hitting the ground before the ball. You'll dig up some turf, but you won't create much backspin. Ernie Els backspinballbig Change image and share on social
I've got my life. I'm very serious about my business. I've got my family. And I've got my game. Ernie Els businessfamilygame Change image and share on social
If you can hit your 3- and 5-woods with confidence from the fairway, par 5s become birdie opportunities, and 420-yard par 4s are a lot less scary. Ernie Els birdieconfidencefairway Change image and share on social
I never thought I'd be comfortable living outside South Africa, but we love London. Our two kids were born here. Ernie Els africabearcomfortable Change image and share on social
It is just a crazy life as a sportsman. My daughter, Sam, wants to go into tennis, and I tell her, 'No, you don't want to go into professional sport.' Ernie Els crazydaughterlife Change image and share on social
Make a conscious effort to loosen your hands and let your arms feel soft when you're at address. Take the club back a bit shorter, and feel as if you're cracking a whip on the way down - not tensing up to smash something hard. Ernie Els addressarmback share on social
For a 7-iron, you never want the ball to be closer to your left heel than just slightly ahead of the mid-point of your stance. That's especially true if you're a tall player, like me. Ernie Els aheadballclose Change image and share on social
I prefer old-world wines like Lafite Rothschild and Margaux. Ernie Els lafitemargauxprefer Change image and share on social
With shorter clubs, your ball position should be just back of middle, to really promote hitting the ball first on a downward strike. Ernie Els backballclub Change image and share on social
