248 Quotes by Ernie Els

We were sitting there talking, and I remember him saying he doesn't know what he wants to do, whether to turn pro or stay in school, ... I told him he was good enough to turn pro. He did, and the rest is history.

I'm physically quite fit at the moment, and the leg was fine. The game wasn't quite there.

Today was a tough day. I looked at my putting stats and I'm down in the bottom half of the field, so I guess that is where my problem is this week.

I had a one-year deal with IMG but there was a clause in my contract where I could get out, and I'm getting out,

Today was a tough day and I got off to an iffy start and was two over par after five holes. I battled hard to get it back to level. But I have to work on my putting. I looked at my putting stats and I'm down in the bottom half of the field, so I guess that is where my problem is this week.

In 2002, the 2000 Engelbrecht Els wine was released in South Africa and received high ratings.

Tiger is not playing as well as he did then. Guys like Vijay, Phil (Mickelson), Davis (Love) and me have elevated a little bit, and the gap has closed a bit. I think guys get to the first tee and really believe they can win with Tiger in the field. Golf will humble the best of them and that's where we are.

I'm very excited and, to be honest with you, I feel really fortunate to have my health back and to be in a position to play again, ... My game feels like it's in pretty nice shape.

Tiger is looking good after his victory in the United States isn't he. But I've won here before and I like the course. I feel comfortable.