Swinging harder with a longer club almost always leads to bad shots. Ernie Els badclubhard Change image and share on social
I plot the par 5s back from the green and make my plan. If I can reach the green in two shots, I'm going to be aggressive off the tee. But if 's a three-shot hole, the goal changes. You want to put yourself in position to hit your favorite shot to the green. Ernie Els aggressivebackfavorite share on social
From the rough, I'd use a 6-iron, play the ball back an inch or two and swing down on a steeper angle to catch the ball first. It also helps to aim slightly left and open the clubface at address. You'll get more height on the shot, and the club will cut through the grass more easily. Ernie Els addressaimangle share on social
When I stay athletic with good posture and get the club away in a good position, I get through it better. Ernie Els athleticclubgood Change image and share on social
When I'm swinging the club at my best, it's because I'm not thinking about mechanics at all. I feel like my body is loose. My arms are soft in front of me when I'm setting up, and my chest and shoulders feel as if they can move and turn easily. Ernie Els armbodychest share on social
When you're hitting a fairway wood, you've got a lot of real estate to cover to get to your target. Your first instinct is probably to give it a little more power because you're worried about coming up short. Ernie Els comecoverestate share on social
Before you take your address, while you're still reading the putt, imagine the ball tracking on the line you've chosen and falling into the cup. If you don't believe you can make every putt, why bother trying? Ernie Els addressballbother share on social
You have to know how to read your lie and take a calculated risk when you hit out of the rough. Ernie Els calculatehitlie Change image and share on social
Throughout my career, I've been sponsored by several different equipment companies - Lynx, Titleist, Callaway. Ernie Els callawaycareercompany Change image and share on social
For the average player, most three-putts happen because of a poorly judged first putt from long range. Ernie Els averagehappenjudge Change image and share on social
