Golfing Ernie is a nickname for the professional golfer, Ernie Els. Els is a South African golfer who has won four major championships and is widely considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. He is also known as 'The Big Easy' due to his smooth swing and easy-going demeanor. Els has been a professional golfer since 1992 and has won over 70 tournaments worldwide. He is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame and was inducted in 2011.