Ernie Els is a South African professional golfer born October 17, 1969, nicknamed the Big Easy for his physical stature and fluid swing. He won four major championships, the U.S. Open in 1994 and 1997 and The Open Championship in 2002 and 2012, among more than 70 career victories worldwide, and he held the world number one ranking in 1997. He holds the record of seven World Match Play Championship victories and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011.
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Career HighlightFour-time major champion: U.S. Open 1994 and 1997, The Open Championship 2002 and 2012 1 Classification
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What is the Els for Autism Foundation?
Ernie Els and his wife Liezl established it in 2009 after their son Ben was diagnosed with autism.
The Els for Autism Foundation was established in 2009 by Ernie Els and his wife Liezl shortly after their son Ben was diagnosed with autism. The foundation's mission is to help people on the autism spectrum fulfill their potential to lead positive, productive and rewarding lives.
Has Ernie Els received an award for his work with autism?
He received the twelfth annual Heisman Humanitarian Award.
Yes. Ernie Els was awarded the twelfth annual Heisman Humanitarian Award by the Heisman Trophy Trust in recognition of his diligent efforts in assisting those with autism.
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Theodore Ernest Els (; born 17 October 1969) is a South African professional golfer.
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Among his more than 70 career victories are four major championships: the U.S. Open in 1994 at Oakmont and in 1997 at Congressional, and The Open Championship in 2002 at Muirfield and in 2012 at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
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Theodore Ernest Els (; born 17 October 1969) is a South African professional golfer.
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The Open Championship in 2002 at Muirfield
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Theodore Ernest Els (; born 17 October 1969) is a South African professional golfer.
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