For the most part, when you play a full shot from the primary rough at your course, you're gauging how close to a standard shot you can hit based on your lie in the grass. Ernie Els baseclosefull Change image and share on social
Spin is a tricky thing. When you're trying to avoid it - say, on a tee shot, where sidespin puts you in the trees - it's easy to make it happen. Ernie Els avoideasyhappen Change image and share on social
Something I've really enjoyed learning more about is course design. Ernie Els designenjoyhave Change image and share on social
Your longest drives will come when you feel you're swinging at 75 percent. Ernie Els drivefeellong 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
You don't have to be long off the tee, and we know the amazing effect an Open crowd can have if you're on your game and how they can lift you. Ernie Els amazecrowdeffect Change image and share on social
For all the fun, don't forget: I always knew when to put my golf balls down and practice. Ernie Els ballforgetfun Change image and share on social
Grip pressure - not mechanical flaws - is the biggest factor when you're nervous. You unconsciously grip it tighter, which keeps you from making a smooth swing with a natural release. Keep your grip pressure light, and you'll be surprised how much your mechanics stabilize. Ernie Els bigfactorflaw share on social
I'm sure you have a hole at your course where you love to hit the tee shot. You can't wait to get up there and bomb away because the fairway is wide, or the hole always plays downwind. Ernie Els bombdownwindfairway Change image and share on social
There have been so many majors that got away, starting at Riviera in '95, taking a three-shot lead into the final round of the PGA and not winning. Ernie Els finalleadmajor Change image and share on social
