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
When you're hitting a fairway wood, you've got a lot of real estate to cover to get to your target. Your first instinct is probably to give it a little more power because you're worried about coming up short. Ernie Els comecoverestate 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
I'd like to win the Masters and the PGA and complete the career Grand Slam. Ernie Els careercompletegrand 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
From the rough, I'd use a 6-iron, play the ball back an inch or two and swing down on a steeper angle to catch the ball first. It also helps to aim slightly left and open the clubface at address. You'll get more height on the shot, and the club will cut through the grass more easily. Ernie Els addressaimangle 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
