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Els

British  
/ ɛls /

noun

  1. Ernie , full name Theodore Ernest Els . born 1969; South African golfer: won the British Open Championship (2002, 2012) and the US Open Championship (1994, 1997)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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This "extensive spatial overlap" amplifies the chances of collisions, said the paper, presented by University of Pretoria whale unit lead researcher Els Vermeulen.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The chasing Rahm faltered, bringing to mind the travails of Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh as they desperately tried to reel in Tiger Woods in his pomp.

From BBC • May 19, 2025

A joint second finish for 53-year-old Alker was enough to pass Ernie Els and capture the season-long Charles Schwab Cup points race.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2024

Young now has Wayne De Hass, who caddies at Seminole Golf Club and has worked occasionally for Ernie Els on the PGA Tour Champions.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024

Nay nay except that man himſelfe doo meeke And make reſyſtance the ryght honour to ſeeke Els all ſuch good dedes is not woth a leeke welth hereof take heede. wealth.

From The Interlude of Wealth and Health by Simpson, Percy

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