Ernie Els, nicknamed 'The Big Easy', is a professional golfer from South Africa. He has won four major championships and is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. Els has been a member of the European Tour since 1994 and the PGA Tour since 1999. He has also won numerous other tournaments around the world. Els is known for his smooth swing and relaxed demeanor on the course, earning him the nickname 'The Big Easy'.