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Player profile: Ernie Els

Tuesday, 06 September 2011 12:15 PM Ernie Els is one of the most popular and well-respected professionals in the history of golf. Known as The Big Easy because of his imposing stature, relaxed demeanour and effortless swing, he has won more than 60 tournaments in a glittering career, including two US Opens and one British Open title, as well as a record seven World Matchplay crowns. Born in 1969 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Theodore Ernest Els excelled at football, tennis and rugby as a youngster, but eventually plumped for golf after deciding that it was his best sport. At the age of 13 he won a major regional tennis event, the Eastern Transvaal Junior Championships, before claiming the Junior World golf title in San Die..
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Els heads South African one-two-three

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