Ernie Els
@TheBig_Easy
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Former World No.1 and 4-time Major Champion, winner of 80 professional tournaments worldwide. @EY_US @SAP @Boeing @Official_XXIO @ISPSHanda @NetJets
Joined January 2012
Had to get this in. My Samantha with @NiallOfficial at #Augusta this year - cool dad award? 🏆 RT for #RBCGolf4Kids
http://t.co/U0aVfUCR3w.
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Interesting to read @McIlroyRory comments today. At 35 years old I was also bullet proof saying things about not playing past 50. I’m 55 now and laughing at my comments from back then. @ChampionsTour golf is so fulfilling with a great bunch of players we all grew up together from.
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The World needs to take notice of the ongoing farm attacks going on in South Africa! People are being murdered everyday!!.
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It’s a crazy game, eh. A couple of weeks ago I missed a very short putt on the last green at Pebble Beach to miss out on a spot in a playoff…and this weekend I make a 40-footer on 18 to win. Figure that one out! @ChampionsTour
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Great shot on Saturday 45! Fun to watch the ball roll in for a hole-in-one.
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Grayson- I will miss you dearly. You were for real and honest to the core. May your family find peace in this time. Ernie.
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Congrats Hideki Matsuyama. Historic day and win @TheMasters for you, your family and your fellow countrymen in Japan. A huge day for international golf. I am so proud of you and so is the entire @PresidentsCup team. Well done Hideki!.
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Just heard the news about Jarrod Lyle. Life is very precious and you have been so strong. We are thinking and praying for you and your family now more than ever. - Ernie, Liezl, Samantha and Ben.
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Thank you! 🤘🏆.
80(!) worldwide wins and counting. Ernie Els is a legend.
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Woke up today thinking I dreamt about @RickieFowler making an ace for $1m for @ElsForAutism. Then I watched this.
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Really troubling to see the accident this morning involving @TigerWoods. We’ve been friends a very long time, obviously I’m concerned for his wellbeing. He’s always been a fighter and I hope he fully recovers very soon.
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We’re so proud of your journey and now you’re the first in the family to wear the rugby Springboks colours. Live every day, a dream for Samantha @WomenBoks . Photo courtesy of Carel Stander Photography.
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The facilities at the @ElsForAutism Center include an auditorium, a 3 green golf facility, a tennis court, two playgrounds, and our newest addition - the sensory arts garden and pavilion.
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We are very sad to hear of Jarrod Lyle’s passing. He fought a good fight and will be forever remembered for his courage, strength, perseverance and the light he brought to all of our lives. The world lost a good man. RIP Jarrod. - Ernie, Liezl, Samantha and Ben.
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This is the stuff! A South African favourite. Hope you enjoy Ernie Els Biltong as much as Ben and I do. Now available for order online.
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So sad to hear the news of the passing of Sir Michael Parkinson earlier today. What a kind and brilliant man. I met Michael many times here at Wentworth, often in the gym. I feel privileged to have known him and to be able to call him a friend. This is such a loss. I’ve been.
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It was wonderful serving as captain of such an amazing bunch of guys @PresidentsCup. This loss is tough to take and we’re obviously extremely disappointed, but I’m so proud of the way they played & they battled. We gave it our all; it just wasn’t enough. Congrats #TeamUSA
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Our game is in a good place. Equipment improvements and distance are here to stay. Full stop. We need a ‘serious’ premium on accuracy. Golf courses don’t need to be longer. Make the Tour rough knee high, fairways fast and firm which is fair for all players.
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Proud to play my 30th Open this week at Royal St. George’s. Loved links golf right from the start and just had a feel for it and all the shots you have to play. Obviously means a lot to have my name on this beautiful trophy. Time flies! @TheOpen
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Congratulations Cameron Smith on a great win and the other guys @PGATOUR for breaking the scoring record. It was about time.
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Happy bday Jakes! Swimming at Herolds will keep us in shape @ABdeVilliers17 🥽🐬.
When I think of SA legends, @jacqueskallis75 & @TheBig_Easy immediately come to mind. Role models of mine! Happy bday for today, Jakes, & tomorrow, the Big Easy. Thanks for what you’ve done for SA over the years. Hope u two can keep control of those beer boepies moving forward😉.
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Hats off to @MarcusRashford of my ‘beloved reds’ @ManUtd for his incredibly powerful campaign, raising £20m to supply three million meals & supporting free school meals for disadvantaged children in the UK. What a fine young man & a wonderful role model.
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11 Rhinos killed in Pilansberg in last 14 days!!! Terrible to see the killing of our big 5! Save the Rhino!
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Agree 100 per cent with @McIlroyRory. When we @ErnieElsDesign toughened up West Course, 6-under won @BMWPGA. Had so much blow-back from players, we had to ease up & now 20-under wins. @EuropeanTour flagship tournament & other top events need courses ‘major’ tough. Test the best!.
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Thank you everyone @ChampionsTour 🙏.
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Huge congrats @JordanSpieth on your win @TheOpen. Incredible! Well played Matt Kuchar. Both a credit to the game of golf #sportsmanship.
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My favourite tournament of the year. Royal Portrush is looking incredible! Looking forward to getting started @TheOpen
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Looking forward to my 27th @usopengolf and my third at iconic Pebble Beach. A great honour to receive this second special exemption, thank you gentlemen @USGA. Excited to continue my story in this great championship.
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Never in doubt @JustinRose99 😉🏆🇿🇦.
Well @TheBig_Easy did tell me two months ago @Twickenhamstad that the @Springboks would win the @rugbyworldcup this year for a 4th time!!!!. Congratulations South Africa 👏🏼 🇿🇦
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Unreal @Springboks did it again! Love you Guys , Unite our Nation again!! Thank you Springbok!!.
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Wanted to clarify my excitement getting an invite from @TheMasters. Work continues to qualify to compete!.
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All the best to Siya Kolisi and his @Springboks Team today! Take it HOME MANNE!!! 🏆 @rugbyworldcup.
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Pleased with my start today, 4-under par 66 @TheHondaClassic. Made some nice putts out there & a good way to begin the Florida Swing, always one of my favourite little stretches @PGATOUR
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That winning feeling! Thank you everyone @HoagClassic @ChampionsTour for a fantastic week. See you next year. 🤘
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You may know that my son has autism. We started Els for Autism to help Ben and others like him. Dec. 1, the team.@ElsForAutism will. take over my social media for the day to share more about the mission. Until then, I would like you to follow us.@ElsForAutism. #GivingTuesday
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Such sad news to hear about passing of #arnoldpalmer. Great memories of him. His legacy in the game & charity will live forever.
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Great Great Great! John Isner what a Warrior! @KAndersonATP You are the MAN! What a match!#Wimbledon.
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Sending my condolences to @garyplayer on the passing of your beloved wife Vivienne. What a wonderful woman & what a wonderful life you shared together. My thoughts are with you my friend and of course the rest of your family at this sad time.
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Saddened to hear of Tim Rosaforte’s passing today. A brilliant journalist, a great friend and shared many life discussions …I will never forget you Tim.
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Liezl and Ernie Els founded @ElsForAutism to help their son Ben and others like him reach their full potential.
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Guys I need your help. Retweet and tweet #RBCELS to help me raise money for @ElsForAutism. Help me make a difference.
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@RickieFowler unbelievable!! Most people try their whole life for one & you are knocking them in 1 per month! @JustinThomas34 @JordanSpieth.
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Love this place and happy with my first two days. Swinging it well and body feels good. Still a lot of work to be done obviously, so you’ve just got to keep going. Just keep the foot on the pedal & try to keep making birdies! @OMEGAGolfDubai @EuropeanTour
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Any day you play Pebble Beach is one of life’s good days! Making a hole-in-one there is obviously extra special @PUREFirstTee @ChampionsTour That’s ace #19 in my career.
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Really enjoyed my debut on the @ChampionsTour! So much fun competing against my friends again. Congrats to @majimenez1964 on picking up the win!
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Dear Samantha, Ben is so proud to be your brother. Thank you for being his older sister. Love.
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The way these boys fought back all day was absolutely inspiring. Let's go win the Cup! @presidentscup
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Extremely pleased with the result. Thank you to all involved @HoagClassic. What a special week!.
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Can't wait to lead the Internationals at the @PresidentsCup in 2019! Aussies - we'll need you out there loud and proud to cheer us on! #TeamIntl
Raise your hand if you're excited for our 2019 #PresidentsCup Captains, @TigerWoods & @TheBig_Easy 🖐️ . See you in @Melbourne!
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My take on Trinity Forest @attbyronnelson @PGATOUR. If you play the world's great courses, from St. Andrews to Royal Melbourne to any kind of links, there’s something here. It’s a wide open course, but the 2nd shot is where you miss shots…that’s the mark of great architecture.
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Really looking forward to my @ChampionsTour debut this week in Hawaii @MEC_golf. Going to be fun to reconnect with friends that I grew up competing with. These guys are sharp, so you have to bring some serious game in order to compete & win. That’s a strong motivation for me.
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Ok boys! @Springboks Ons almal het K@k gespeel vandag! Ons "regroup" en Gee Gas volgende Rondte/"Game" Ons glo! 🏆 🏉🏌♂️@springboks.
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Proud to be a new global brand ambassador for @PUMAGolf. Walking around 6 miles a day, you need the most comfortable & best performing shoe in golf. That’s why I choose PUMA. Really happy to be part of the team guys!
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Happy birthday Seve
Happy birthday dad, you should be turning 61 today! Miss you and think of you every day ❤️
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16 years ago today! @MemorialGolf was one that I’d been wanting to win for many years, so this clip from 2004 brings back happy memories for me. Excited to be going back here in July. One of the very best stops @PGATOUR @jacknicklaus
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What a great way to start the week. Looking forward to being apart of my 9th @PresidentsCup! #IntlTeam
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Honoured to play with @TomWatsonPGA for the past 2 days @TheOpen This shot will last long in the memory #RBCGolf4Kids
http://t.co/XXUlTyszbo.
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Great to experience that winning feeling again on a Sunday! Thank you everyone @HoagClassic. I’m glad the first one's over with. It gets more comfortable after this. @ChampionsTour
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Enjoyed meeting head of sponsorship @Everton Muhammad Surtee @SurteetheGREAT today @TheOpen. And thanks for the signed @WayneRooney jersey!
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🏆🏆 Great win @BrandenGrace! Congrats mate. Thanks for supporting @ElsForAutism this week too by wearing the ribbon!.
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Special memories at Royal Melbourne Golf Club & always great to be back here! Looking forward to 2019 @PresidentsCup @Melbourne
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Welcome to the #IntlTeam @ahadwingolf, @JDayGolf, @joaconiemann and Sungjae Im. Excited to have these guys at the @PresidentsCup in @Melbourne this year!
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Just want to send my best wishes to everyone back home as South Africa goes into lockdown for three weeks. Stay safe, stay healthy, my friends. Hopefully we’ll soon be through this and back to normal life. 🇿🇦.
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Chris Paisley is proof that winning the South African Open is taking you places!!!.
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During the 2017 season the @pgatour along with its tournaments raised $180 million for charity. Great work everyone!.
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Congrats @henrikstenson on your @TheOpen win! Some unbelievable golf from both he & Phil today.
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