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Ernie Els

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videoErnie Els turns through a fairway-wood swing

Ernie Els’s range swing moves from a full turn into a held finish, with his weight forward and the club across his shoulders.

videoErnie Els: three major putts, three tests of nerve

A montage of Ernie Els putting highlights links three major moments, from the 1997 US Open to the 2002 Open play-off.

videoErnie Els and the smooth finish that still defines the swing

Ernie Els’s fairway-wood action is all about tempo: calm at address, compact on the way back and balanced through the strike.

newsErnie Els back on the range at BMW PGA Championship practice area

Ernie Els is shown working through a full driver swing on a practice tee at the BMW PGA Championship range, with the session framed by tournament signage and a quiet open practice area.

profileErnie Els seen working through a long-iron swing on the range

Ernie Els is identified in the post metadata, while the video shows a golfer moving through a controlled long-iron practice swing on an outdoor driving range. The scene is simple and focused: address, a full coil, then a balanced finish with the club wrapped over the shoulder.

profileErnie Els in smooth practice swing at the tee

Ernie Els is shown working through a controlled full swing on a practice tee, with the ball set on the closely cut turf and a tree-lined background framing the session.

newsErnie Els' Portugal project is drawing attention for more than its scenery

The strongest reported angle is Ernie Els' new course in Portugal, which Golfweek says offers a dramatic backdrop for PGA Tour Champions. That matters because it places Els' design work in the spotlight alongside his long-standing status in the game, while a separate report suggests his name is also being pulled into wider Tiger Woods comeback speculation.

newsErnie Els' new Portugal course puts a fresh spotlight on his design ambitions

Golfweek reports that Ernie Els' new course in Portugal offers a dramatic backdrop for PGA Tour Champions, underlining how the four-time major winner's influence now stretches well beyond tournament golf.