Ernie Els Quotations

I will be ready for the Masters next time around and had I not got a virus just before Augusta, this year I would have been ready. I don't know if it was all the traveling that did it to me or whatever, but also for some reason I went to the U.S. Open feeling tired.

Unless it's a dead-straight short putt, you should focus on a spot somewhere along the line you want to roll the ball on.

Throughout my career, I've been sponsored by several different equipment companies - Lynx, Titleist, Callaway.

I prefer old-world wines like Lafite Rothschild and Margaux.

During a tournament, I'm not thinking about mechanics at all. I'm in scoring mode.

I never thought I'd be comfortable living outside South Africa, but we love London. Our two kids were born here.

For the average player, most three-putts happen because of a poorly judged first putt from long range.

When I'm swinging the club at my best, it's because I'm not thinking about mechanics at all. I feel like my body is loose. My arms are soft in front of me when I'm setting up, and my chest and shoulders feel as if they can move and turn easily.

Some players like to change clubs around the green to hit high or low shots. I play all of my short-game shots with my 54-degree sand wedge and change my ball position to hit it higher or lower. I think it's easier to learn one club than four.

It is just a crazy life as a sportsman. My daughter, Sam, wants to go into tennis, and I tell her, 'No, you don't want to go into professional sport.'