
Ernie Els
- South Africa
- Swings: R
- Turned Pro: 1989
- PGA Debut1989
- Birth DateOctober 17, 1969 (Age: 43)
- BirthplaceJohannesburg, Iowa , South Africa
- Weight210 lbs.
2013 Season
| EVENTS | AVG | TOP 10 | FEDEX |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 71.5 | 1 | 412 |
2013 PGA Money List
| RANK | EARNINGS |
|---|---|
| 67 | $833,058 |
U.S. Open Golf Championship - Jun 13-16, 2013Merion GC - Ardmore, PA
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| 2013 PGA Season Overview | ||||||||
| EVENTS | CUTS | TOP 10 | WINS | RNDS | HOLES | AVG | EARNINGS | |
| Majors | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 144 | 71.5 | $437,006 |
| Total | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 612 | 71.5 | $833,058 |
| Recent 2013 PGA Tournaments | ||||
| DATE | TOURNAMENT | POS | OVERALL SCORE | EARNINGS |
| 6/13 - 6/16 | U.S. Open Golf Championship Merion GC | 4 | 71-72-73-69 -- 285 (+5) |
$291,406 |
| 5/30 - 6/2 | the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance Muirfield Village GC | 37 | 73-70-74-73 -- 290 (+2) |
$28,520 |
| 5/9 - 5/12 | THE PLAYERS Championship TPC Sawgrass | Missed Cut | 73-73 -- 146 |
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| 4/25 - 4/28 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans TPC Louisiana | 15 | 67-69-72-68 -- 276 (-12) |
$102,300 |
| 4/18 - 4/21 | RBC Heritage Harbour Town Golf Links | Missed Cut | 73-73 -- 146 |
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| Recent 2013 European Tournaments | ||||
| DATE | TOURNAMENT | POS | OVERALL SCORE | |
| 5/23 - 5/26 | BMW PGA Championship Wentworth GC | 6 | 72-69-72-67 -- 280 (-8) |
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| 1/23 - 1/26 | Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Doha GC | 73 | 72-71-74-76 -- 293 (+5) |
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| 1/17 - 1/20 | Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Abu Dhabi CC | 39 | 71-73-72-70 -- 286 (-2) |
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Ball must be played as it lies, USGA insists
More than 6 inches of rain has fallen on Merion's East Course since Friday, and more poor weather is predicted for the start of the U.S. Open on Thursday
about 4 days ago | Bob Harig | ESPN.com -
Rain softens U.S. Open course to extreme
The prospect of a firm, fast course for the 113th U.S. Open diminished with every raindrop on Monday at Merion Golf Club, where the 11th hole remained off limits and practice rounds were twice suspended due to heavy rain.
about 5 days ago | Bob Harig | ESPN.com -
Scott welcomes U.S. Open pairing challenge
Adam Scott welcomes the difficulties of being grouped with Tiger Woods for the first two rounds of the U.S. Open, figuring he'll need to cope with the game's No. 1 player at some point.
about 6 days ago | Bob Harig | ESPN.com -
Els says he can adjust to short putter again
Ernie Els is ready to "play ball" even without a long putter.
about 26 days ago | Associated Press -
USGA and R&A Ban Anchored Putting

Paul Azinger weighs in on the announcement that anchoring a club while making a stroke will be banned beginning in 2016.
about 27 days ago | ESPN.com -
Mickelson cards 73, misses rare Players cut
Phil Mickelson's streak of 11 consecutive made cuts at The Players Championship ended Friday after a 1-over 73 in the second round gave him a 36-hole total of 1 over.
about 38 days ago | Farrell Evans | ESPN.com -
Scott aims to regain focus at TPC Sawgrass
Adam Scott makes his first appearance since winning the Masters at this week's Players Championship, hoping to regain the focus that helped him win his first major championship.
about 39 days ago | Bob Harig | ESPN.com -
Couples, Montgomerie, Venturi join golf HOF
About the only thing Fred Couples and Colin Montgomerie had in common was a golf swing good enough to trust for a lifetime.
about 42 days ago | Associated Press
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2013 PGA TOUR RANKINGS
- Money List: $833,058 (67th)
- Birdies (Per Round): 3.09 (137th)
- Eagles (Holes Per): 102.0 (10th)
- Driving Distance (Yards Per): 289.5 (71st)
- Putting (Per Hole): 1.758 (43rd)
- Driving Accuracy: 57.8% (128th)
- Greens Hit in Regulation: 59.3% (179th)
- Sand Saves: 49.1% (114th)
- Total Driving: 71 (120th)
