Unless it's a dead-straight short putt, you should focus on a spot somewhere along the line you want to roll the ball on. Ernie Els balldeadfocus Change image and share on social
Brushing up on your short game at the practice area is fine and good, but taking it with you to the golf course - when your score is really on the line - is another story. Ernie Els areabrushfine Change image and share on social
I've got my life. I'm very serious about my business. I've got my family. And I've got my game. Ernie Els businessfamilygame Change image and share on social
When you get to the tee on a really long par 5, I know what you're feeling. You want to let the shaft out on the driver and try to bomb it down there. I get the same feeling. But a big tee shot is not always the best strategy, especially on a long hole. Ernie Els bigbombdriver share on social
During a tournament, I'm not thinking about mechanics at all. I'm in scoring mode. Ernie Els mechanicmodescore Change image and share on social
It is just a crazy life as a sportsman. My daughter, Sam, wants to go into tennis, and I tell her, 'No, you don't want to go into professional sport.' Ernie Els crazydaughterlife Change image and share on social
Because of the grass and open face, I take one more club for shots from the rough, unless the ball is sitting on top of dry grass. Then, I use more loft and swing softer, trying to hit it about 70 percent to avoid a flyer over the green. Ernie Els avoidballclub share on social
I prefer old-world wines like Lafite Rothschild and Margaux. Ernie Els lafitemargauxprefer Change image and share on social
Ball position is everything in iron play. If you aren't careful about it, you can create some major problems in your game just by getting an inch or two off. Ernie Els ballcarefulcreate Change image and share on social
Right before I start the putter back, I think about making solid contact. This brings your attention to the back of the ball and helps keep your head still at impact, which is a must. Many amateurs take a peek down the line too soon, and that can cause all sorts of mis-hits. Ernie Els amateurattentionback share on social
