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Fantastic news for the “Big Easy” as Ernie is called. The man is a giant, larger than life and one helluva golfer. Not only is his golf on par (weak pun, but intended), but Ernie is also a philanthropist who does his best to help his community and those less fortunate than himself.

I’m proud to call Ernie a South African and proud of his achievement.

Congratulations Ernie.

Here’s a little snippet from Reuters:

Three-times major winner and former world number one Ernie Els has been voted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2011.

The 40-year-old, whose selection in the Hall of Fame’s PGA Tour category was announced on Wednesday, will be inducted on May 9 at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida.

“It was quite a surprise,” South African Els told reporters with a broad smile at East Lake Golf Club. “I thought you had to be a little bit more senior.

“You’d like to think you could have done more and can still do more, but obviously I’m very, very honored to be inducted.”

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The Big Easy is back.

He is most definitely my pick for the upcoming Masters tournament. Ernie has taken two wins this year and seems to be back on form. He is traveling less this year and practicing more. It’s about time the Big Easy took a bit of a slowdown and realised his true potential.

I watched much of his final round and he played out of his boots finally. He looks like he has his swing back and is playing with a quiet confidence that I haven’t seen in him in years. Welcome back Ernie.

Here’s Ernie’s shot of the day and short chat before his final round:

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