Theodore Ernest Els who is also known as Ernie Els is a South African professional golfer. A former World No. 1, he is known as “The Big Easy” due to his imposing physical stature along with his fluid golf swing.

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Ernie Els wife

He got married to his wife, his wife is called Liezl Els. They got married on the 31st of December 1998 in Cape Town. The couple has been together for almost 24 years now. They live at the Wentworth Estate near Wentworth Golf Club in the south of England. They also spend some time in South Africa and the United States.

Ernie Els children

Ernie and his wife Liezi have two children, and they are Samantha Leigh Els and Ben Neels Els. The former World No. 1, together with his wife, has shown enormous support in creating awareness of autism as their son, Ben is autistic.

Ernie Els parents

Ernest was born to his parents, his father Neels Els and his mother Hettie Els. His father was a trucking executive at the Germiston Golf course and taught Ernie the game of golf. No details about his mother.

Ernie Els siblings

He has a brother named Dirk Els.