Els leads in Singapore Nov 14, 2008
Ernie Els sunk two birdies to complete his rain-hit first round of the Barclays Singapore Open on Friday, taking a one stroke lead from local hope Lam Chih Bing. The big South African was only able to finish 14 holes on Thursday before bad-light forced him off the par-71 Serapong course after play was held up for over two hours due to rain. (iAfrica.com)
Raiders' Walker to have ankle surgery Nov 14, 2008
Ernie Els birdied two of his final four holes in the first round for a 5-under 66 and a one-stroke lead in the Asian Tour's Singapore Open. Sakio Bika captured the vacant International Boxing Organization super middleweight title in Providence, stopping Peter Manfredo Jr. in the third round of a scheduled 12-rounder. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
* Lorena Ochoa struggles in her own invitational Nov 14, 2008
Ernie Els of South Africa putts during round two of the Barclays Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore yesterday ... A resurgent Ernie Els stormed into contention with a hard-fought 70 for a share of the lead alongside Englands Simon Dyson on another weather-marred day at the Singapore Open yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Mickelson tweaks game for Singapore Open Nov 13, 2008
Mickelson tweaks game ahead of Singapore Open - Wire Services - Golf- nbcsports. Mickelson tweaks game ahead of Singapore Open. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Asians out to make waves Nov 13, 2008
The Asian Tour is well represented here with six recent Order of Merit champions in the field and 18 of the current top 20 competing alongside players of the calibre of Phil Mickelson, Adam Scott, Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els. Flag bearer: Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand in action during the Singapore Open pro-Am event at the Sentosa Golf Club yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lefty brings the right putter Nov 13, 2008
As a first step in his efforts to retake the ranking behind Tiger Woods, Mickelson will use a new putter as he takes on field that includes the likes of Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington, Adam Scott and K.J. Choi competing for the tournament s US$792,500 top prize. I brought a putter with a little bit more loft, Mickelson said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Win in Singapore will be fitting end to Harringtons season Nov 12, 2008
It is my last tournament of the year and I always want to finish well, said the 37-year-old, who tees up alongside the likes of Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, Adam Scott and K.J Choi. Im very focused on getting one last win to put the icing on the cake before Christmas. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Regaining world No.2 spot not Mickelsons main aim Nov 12, 2008
He has his work cut out with the field boasting the in-form Wilson, three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington, 2006 champion Adam Scott, and Ernie Els, fresh from a victory in Morocco on Sunday. Also in the mix are Asias best player K.J Choi, European stalwarts Ian Poulter, Darren Clarke and Thomas Bjorn, as well as US Tour regular Daniel Chopra and talented young South African Charl Schwartzel. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Timberlake calls Barkley bad golfer Nov 12, 2008
So far, Timberlake, Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson are the only ones who have tried it. He's also getting Calloway's special 3-D club fitting. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
* Asian golfers looking to shine at Singapore Open Nov 12, 2008
The Asian Tour is well represented here with six recent Order of Merit champions in the field and 18 of the current top 20 competing alongside players of the calibre of Phil Mickelson, Adam Scott, Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els. Asia has not celebrated a home triumph in Singapore since the event was revived in 2005, with Thailands evergreen Thaworn Wiratchant being the last Asian winner in 2001. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Padraig to end on high Nov 11, 2008
"It is my last tournament of the year and I always want to finish well," said the 37-year-old, who tees up alongside the likes of Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, Adam Scott and K.J Choi. "I'm very focused on getting one last win to put the icing on the cake before Christmas. It's very important for me to win here, it is a very strong field and there are good world ranking points at stake.". (iAfrica.com)
Chasing the dollar at golf season start or end Nov 5, 2008
"I'm not sure we can do anything about it. The question is why? Is it because it's an opportunity to make more money, or are they making a statement?''U.S. PGA Tour members must play 15 times to get three releases for conflicting events (such as Europe). They are to play five more times for each additional release. But those are just guidelines, and there have been exceptions over the years for the likes of Greg Norman, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen.Will it hurt the U.S. tour if its members join... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Major plans afoot for IJO starting with a US$1mil purse Nov 4, 2008
American Phil Mickelson, South African Ernie Els and back-to-back Majors winner Padraig Harrington of Ireland will be among the worlds top 10 golfers appearing in the Singapore Open at the end of the month. Goosen has already indicated he would like to return to defend the IJO title next year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ernie wants Masters Nov 3, 2008
South African golfing star Ernie Els said on Sunday that he wanted to win a major next season and top of his list would be the Masters. The 39-year-old had a disappointing season this year afflicted by a putting problem but the world number nine told AFP that he had a clear target for next year. (iAfrica.com)
Lots of reasonsto care aboutlocal golf event Oct 26, 2008
Oh, the "who?" No, we're not talking Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington or Sergio Garcia. But while the sur Mer Classic lacks household names, it's thick with familiar names to the golf community. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Appleby calls in shrink to turn him Tiger tough Oct 24, 2008
" The Victorian has never won a major, although he reached a play-off at the British Open in 2002, losing to Ernie Els. Poignantly, he led the US Masters into the final round in 2007 but played poorly on the final day, and he also led the US Open through two rounds this year only to implode at the weekend, leaving Woods to beat Rocco Mediate in a play-off. "I really felt like, 'This is bullshit - I've got to find a way to not let this happen again'," Appleby said. "That was the catalyst. What... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Notebook: Curtis will play in World Cup Oct 15, 2008
Ernie Els, who tore up ligaments in his left knee in the summer of 2005, spoke from experience when he said Woods was doing the right thing to take his recovery slowly. Woods is not expected to even hit balls until January. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Players feel financial pinch Oct 15, 2008
Soaring prize money, appearance fees and sponsorships have turned a steady swing into solid gold, allowing the likes of Ernie Els to fly to tournaments on a private jet and cut course-design deals on the side. However, the good times may be over with banks, a major source of golf sponsorship, in the grip of the credit crunch and companies set to follow. (iAfrica.com)
Harrington to make debut at Singapore Open Oct 8, 2008
Harrington will be joined in the field for Asias richest National Open from Nov. 13-16 by fellow three-times Major winner Phil Mickelson, twice Singapore Open winner Adam Scott and world number seven Ernie Els. n PERTH: English pair Lee Westwood and Paul Casey will join Australias Greg Norman in the line-up for the Johnnie Walker Classic here in February, organisers said yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Creamer takes control Oct 5, 2008
Ernie Els (76) and 2005 champion Colin Montgomerie (78) missed the 54-hole cut. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No drama, but FedEx Cup worked perfectly Oct 4, 2008
Shaking off challenges from Garcia, Ernie Els, Mike Weir, and Camilo Villegas, Singh wins the Deutsche Bank Championship to virtually wrap up the second FedEx Cup. Undaunted by coming up short at the DBC and where ever else he had challenged, Villegas wins the BMW Championship, then backs it up by taking the Tour Championship. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Results worldwide Oct 4, 2008
64: Ross Fisher, Soren Hansen (Den); 65: Martin Kaymer (Ger); 66: Thomas Aiken (Rsa), Anthony Wall, Gary Orr, David Howell, Jarmo Sandelin (Swe), Markus Brier (Aut), Marc Warren, Gregory Bourdy (Fra), Marcus Fraser (Aus); 67: Robert Karlsson (Swe), Jose-Filipe Lima (Por), Retief Goosen (Rsa), Padraig Harrington, Phillip Archer, Scott Drummond, Thomas Levet (Fra); 68: Titch Moore (Rsa), Marcel Siem (Ger), Terry Pilkadaris (Aus), Raphael Jacquelin (Fra), Johan Edfors (Swe), Pablo Larrazabal (Spa),... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Late birdie blitz boosts Irishmans chances of a title hat-trick Oct 4, 2008
Defending champion Nick Doug-herty could only manage a 74 at Kingsbarns and world number eight Ernie Els went just one better at the same venue. Colin Montgomerie, who re--ceived treatment for a shoulder injury on Wednesday, was two-under after a 70 at Kingsbarns. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sir Bobby Charlton sings the praises of Rory McIlroy Oct 4, 2008
4 October 2008: 7:36am. Visit our other sites: lect. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Opinion: Great playoffs in golf, but dull Super Bowl Oct 3, 2008
So concluded one of the best tournaments all year, certainly the most thrilling Tour Championship since Mike Weir won a four-man playoff over Garcia, Ernie Els and David Toms seven years ago in Houston. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hansen and Fisher share Dunhill lead Oct 3, 2008
Ernie Els struggled to sit at 4 over after 12 holes at Kingsbar 00004000 ns before making three birdies on the last six for a 73. Defending champion Nick Dougherty shot 74 and he and Els will have a battle to make the cut. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Big Easy in despair Oct 3, 2008
ST ANDREWS (Scotland): Ernie Els has revealed the extent of his hurt over his failure to claim any of golf s major prizes in the last six years. The South African is one of the major drawcards here this week at the Dunhill Links Championship but it is illustrative of his relative decline that he has had to play second fiddle to Padraig Harrington, the Irishman who has triumphed in the last two major tournaments, the British Open and the US PGA.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
East Lake not doing players any favors Oct 3, 2008
Ernie Els played to the ninth green from the first fairway. After yanking his second shot left into the adjacent fairway, Els had 148 yards to the flag. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Silo Ridge stays in public eye Oct 3, 2008
The community will also include a resort condominium hotel containing up to 300 hotel rooms, a spa and fitness center, event and retail space, and an improved golf course redesigned by U.S. and British Open champion Ernie Els. SEQRA process. (Henrietta Post, NY)
Highlights of every match Sep 24, 2008
June 14: Ernie Els suffered the same disastrous fate on the 13th hole as many of his peers, with his ball sliding all the way down the treacherous slope. June 14: Knowing he is in a position to win the U.S. Open, Lee Westwood doesn't think he'll have any trouble sleeping the night before the fourth round. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Board accepts Silo Ridge impact plan Sep 18, 2008
The community will also include a resort condominium hotel containing up to 300 hotel rooms, a spa and fitness center, event and retail space, and an improved golf course redesigned by U.S. and British Open champion Ernie Els. Previous to the board accepting the FEIS, James gave the board a presentation on his concerns with the project's visual impact simulations. (Henrietta Post, NY)
Presidents Cup Standings Sep 16, 2008
By The Associated Press. Monday, September 15, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lefty signs up for Singapore challenge Sep 10, 2008
The American is joined as an early entrant at the Sentosa Golf Club event by South African Ernie Els, Australian Adam Scott and South Koreas Choi Kyung-ju. The Asian Tour tournament will boast prize money of US$5mil, an increase of US$1mil on last years pot, sponsor Barclays said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Playoff over for Padraig Sep 10, 2008
Eleven players have reached the Tour Championship both years of the FedEx Cup -- Vijay Singh, Camilo Villegas, Sergio Garcia, Jim Furyk, K.J. Choi, Phil Mickelson, Steve Stricker, Stewart Cink, Hunter Mahan, Robert Allenby and Ernie Els. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Win catapults Hart in FedExCup, into '09 Masters Sep 9, 2008
By Jamie Squire, Getty Images. Dudley Hart birdied his final two holes Sunday at the BMW Championship to earn a second-place finish at the event. (USA Today -- Sports)
Global Results Sep 9, 2008
Selected: 274: Ernie Els (Rsa) 68-72-66-68; 275: Sergio Garcia (Spa) 68-68-69-70, Tommy Armour 71-64-69-71; 276: Angel Cabrera (Arg) 69-69-66-72; 277: Geoff Ogilvy (Aus) 69-71-67-70; 278: Carl Pettersson (Swe) 72-70-70-66; 279: Mathew Goggin (Aus) 70-71-67-71, Robert Allenby (Aus) 71-68-68-72, Stuart Appleby (Aus) 66-73-70-70, Brian Davis (Gbr) 75-67-72-65; 280: Andres Romero (Arg) 66-70-73-71, Vijay Singh (Fij) 70-70-71-69, Rory Sabbatini (Rsa) 72-66-67-75; 281: Adam Scott (Aus) 69-71-69-72,... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hot Villegas moves ahead of chasing pack Sep 7, 2008
South African Ernie Els and American world number two Phil Mickelson also opened with 68s while British Open and PGA Championship winner Padraig Harrington was one shot further adrift. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Vijay Singh claims second straight win in US PGA playoffs Sep 3, 2008
Ernie Els flew too many greens and made too many bogeys to make a charge, closing with a 70 to tie for third with Camilo Villegas, who shot a 73. This story has been viewed 269 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vijay triumphs again Sep 3, 2008
South African Ernie Els birdied the last for a 70 to share third at 14-under with Colombian Camilo Villegas (73). I feel incredible right now, a beaming Vijay told reporters after pocketing the US$1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
GOLF Singh basically wraps up FedEx Sep 2, 2008
"He's back to form," Ernie Els said. "He's such a great player when he gets on form. He's playing really good golf; he's got some confidence going. He's going to be a dangerous guy.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Singh wins Deutsche Bank title Sep 2, 2008
Hes back to form, Ernie Els said. Hes such a great player when he gets on form. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Singh wins Deutsche Bank, his 2nd straight victory Sep 2, 2008
tags: Another victory for Vijay Singh is turning the FedEx Cup into another snoozer. Singh made three long birdie putts and closed with an 8-under 63 to win the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday for his second straight victory in the PGA Tour's playoff system. (ABC 7 News, DC)
* Single shot gives Havret tourney Sep 2, 2008
Spains Sergio Garcia and Fijis Vijay Singh shared third on 199 with South Africas Ernie Els and Americans Jim Furyk and Ben Crane another stroke back. South African Tim Clark, who led when the round began, fired a 73 that included six bogeys in nine holes from the eighth to the 16th and he salvaged a share of eighth on 201 only thanks to birdies on the last two holes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Weir back in front Sep 2, 2008
South African Ernie Els (69) was a further stroke back in a tie with Americans Jim Furyk (69) and Ben Crane (63). The top 70 on the points list following this week's event qualify for the BMW Championship in St Louis starting on Thursday before the leading 30 players advance to the Tour Championship finale in Atlanta beginning on Sept 25. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Villegas thinks positive Sep 2, 2008
Villegas shot a 2-over-par 73 and finished at 14-under 270 for the tournament, which earned him a tie for third place with Ernie Els, eight shots behind winner Vijay Singh and three behind runner-up Weir. Villegas's quest for his first PGA Tour victory continues. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
At TPC Boston, Singh is on a Deutsche Bank roll Sep 2, 2008
Ernie Els explained that it was near-impossible to make birdies coming home and added, "Maybe Vijay was the exception. I'm not sure how he made his birdies - maybe long putts.". Els had no idea how right he was, for he played in front of Singh. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
There are no sure bets for today's US Ryder Cup picks Sep 2, 2008
For several years, Ernie Els toyed with putting the Deutsche Bank Championship on his schedule, but for one reason or another, he never went through with it. It took only a few practice rounds for Els to seek out Waugh. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Hardly flagging despite a penalty Sep 1, 2008
The 10 eagles came at the par-5 second (Tim Herron), the par-4 fourth (Brandt Snedeker, John Senden), and par-5 18th (Leonard, Briny Baird, Angel Cabrera, Ernie Els, Lucas Glover, Frank Lickliter, and Charlie Wi). For the week, there have been 43 eagles, with 18 at the 18th. (Boston Globe)
Gusto amid gusts Sep 1, 2008
"You've got to play quality golf," said Ernie Els, one of those who did, a 25-foot eagle roll at the par-5 18th giving him a 69 to sit at 13-under 200 where he was joined by Jim Furyk (69) and Ben Crane (63), all of them tied for fifth and four back. The flip side is, not everyone could, because unlike Friday's opening round and Saturday's second, when a stagnant air lent not a lick of defense, TPC Boston was able to fight back thanks to the swirling winds buffeting the tree-line fairways. (Boston Globe)
Garcia hopes surge continues Sep 1, 2008
Vijay Singh, Ernie Els, and Jim Furyk, marquee names all, had 69s in yesterday's third round, which enabled them all to remain in contention behind Weir, who managed to save some face yesterday with a birdie on 18 that got him home with a 67 (just kidding) and a 54-hole score of 196. But a 67. (Boston Globe)
Deutsche Bank offers something for everyone Sep 1, 2008
Another shot back was Ben Crane, who also had a 63 while playing earlier in the day; Ernie Els, who nearly holed out with a 5-iron on the 18th hole and made eagle for a 69; and Jim Furyk, who birdied three of his last four holes for a 69. "There's great players on the leaderboard," Weir said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
* South Africas Clark fires a sizzling 62 for lead at US PGA Sep 1, 2008
South African Ernie Els shared fifth on 131 along with Spanish Sergio Garcia and Americans Jim Furyk and Kevin Streelman. ROCKY START. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Eagles lift Clark to the top at halfway stage Sep 1, 2008
The heavyweight trio of American Jim Furyk (65), Spaniard Sergio Garcia (64) and South African Ernie Els (65) were among a group bunched at 11-under. Weir, who took control of the second event in the FedExCup playoff series with a sizzling 61 in the first round, was delighted to recover from two bogeys in his first four holes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Golf Roundup: Weir moves atop Deutsche Bank (Today) Sep 1, 2008
And right behind them were Jim Furyk, looking for his first victory in an otherwise solid year, Ernie Els and Ben Crane, whose 63 came during the morning before the wind hit full strength. "I've got my hands full," said Weir, who was at 17-under 196. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Weir wields a hot putter Aug 31, 2008
Others taking advantage of the conditions included Ernie Els (66), Jim Furyk (66), Spaniard Sergio Garcia (67) and Angel Cabrera of Argentina (67). American world No. 2 Phil Mickelson, the holder, bogeyed his penultimate hole for a 69 while Australian Adam Scott, the tournament's inaugural winner in 2003, carded a 70. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Clark vaults to the top with a 62 Aug 31, 2008
Jim Furyk (65), Sergio Garcia (64) and Ernie Els (65) were in the group at 131 that also included Kevin StreelmanHere's a playoff first: Because more than 78 players made the cut (86), there will be a 54-hole cut on Sunday to the top 70, meaning some players, such as Rocco Mediate, better play hard. Strangely enough, Clark only cared about making the cut when he began the second round. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Playing under the best conditions Aug 31, 2008
Vijay Singh birdied three of his final four holes to shoot 66 and settle in at 12-under 130, tied with Ben Curtis (65), while Sergio Garcia (64) recovered from a wild second shot into the par-5 18th to make birdie and get to 11 under, sharing fifth with Ernie Els (65), Jim Furyk (65), and Kevin Streelman (65), the feel-good story of this FedEx Cup playoff season. Mired on the minitours the last few years, Streelman got his PGA Tour card via Q-School last fall, and while he has made occasional... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Clark seizes US PGA lead Aug 31, 2008
" South African Ernie Els shared fifth on 131 along with Spain's Sergio Garcia and Americans Jim Furyk and Kevin Streelman. 0004000 p; Bookmark / Share News in this Section Loading Loading Blogs Quote/Unquote I don't know how I did it. I'm not thinking about it, just enjoying the moment. I don't realise yet that I have beaten the No. 1. I don't know how I'm going to sleep tonight Julie Coin - french qualifier after stunning world no.1 Ana Ivanovic "A Major is always something special and having... (India Times, India)
Weir shoots a career-low 61 for the lead at Boston Aug 30, 2008
" John Merrick, Heath Slocum and Briny Baird joined Singh at 64, while Ben Curtis had a 65. Ernie Els and Jim Furyk were in a large group another stroke back. More than half of the 115-man field shot in the 60s, and only 23 players failed to break par. Even so, Weir never saw a 61 coming. In his 20 previous stroke-play events this year, he had shot in the 60s only one time, at the Canadian Open. "It's been kind of my goal the last month or so to get off to better starts in tournaments," he said.... (Anchorage Daily News)
Weir shoots career-low 61 at Deutsche Bank Aug 30, 2008
Ernie Els and Jim Furyk were in a large group another stroke back. More than half of the 115-man field shot in the 60s, and only 23 players failed to break par. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Without Tiger, a summer lost Aug 29, 2008
Where are Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Phil Mickelson and Jim Furyk, all world-class players. I really thought, with Tiger out, any one of them could have stepped up, if not all of them, and made a bit of thunder. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Jim McCabe takes his picks... Aug 29, 2008
Jim McCabe takes his picks. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
This week on Tour Aug 28, 2008
Field: Headliners - defending champion Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Ernie Els, Adam Scott. Area players entered - Vijay Singh and Jim Furyk of Ponte Vedra Beach; Jonathan Byrd of St. Simons Island, Ga. (Florida Times-Union)
Tiger Woods golf course in Dubai on track Aug 26, 2008
An 18-hole course designed by Colin Montgomerie was launched in 2006, and another by Ernie Els opened earlier this year. Greg Norman, Sergio Garcia, Pete Dye and Vijay Singh are also working on courses scheduled to open this year or next. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Tiger Tees Up Resort Aug 26, 2008
Colin Montgomerie and Ernie Els beat him to the punch. Greg Norman, Sergio Garcia and Vijay Singh have also attached their names to courses. (New York Post -- Business)
