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Players - Bios Select a Player ![]() Ernie Els Birthdate: October 17, 1969 Country: South Africa Best Masters Finish: 2 (2000, 2004) Past Masters Results Related News, Photos & Interviews
(14, 16, 17, 18) Began 2009 with a T6 finish at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. Has over 60 career worldwide victories. Winner of the 2008 Honda Classic. Added four additional top-10s in 2008 including a T7 finish at the British Open, the 11th top 10 at this event in his career. Second at both the Masters and the British Open in 2004. Lost at Augusta to Phil Mickelson by one stroke when Mickelson birdied the final hole. Has six top 10 finishes at Augusta including second twice (also 2000). Order of Merit winner on the European Tour in 2003 and 2004. Won the 2002 British Open in a playoff. Two-time US Open champion, capturing the title in 1994 and 1997. In 2000, became the first player ever to finish second in three straight majors. At one time had won events on two or more Tours in seven consecutive years. Owns 16 PGA TOUR titles. Nine-time Dunhill Cup Team member, and has played on five World Cup Teams and five Presidents Cup Teams. Has played in 15 Masters.
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