Ernie Els is a professional golfer from South Africa who has won four major championships. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport and is often referred to as 'The Big Easy' due to his smooth swing. Els is a two-time U.S. Open champion, a two-time Open Championship winner, and a two-time World Golf Championships winner. He is also a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Els is a true golf champion and his nickname, ELS, is an appropriate acronym for his accomplishments.