Ernie Els
"The Big Easy"
Ernie Els is one of the defining figures in International Team history, both as a four-time major champion and as the 2019 captain who reshaped the side's identity at Royal Melbourne. His playing record is long and meaningful, and his Presidents Cup relevance is now primarily historical rather than current and competitive.
Ernie Els height and weight
Ernie Els is listed at 6'3" (191 cm), 210 lbs (95 kg). This profile connects those vitals with International Team roster context, Presidents Cup record, and current player notes.
Quick Answers
How tall is Ernie Els?
Ernie Els is listed at 6'3" (191 cm).
What is Ernie Els's listed weight?
Ernie Els is listed at 210 lbs (95 kg).
Which Presidents Cup team is Ernie Els associated with?
Ernie Els is profiled as an International Team golfer on Presidents Cup Players.
Vitals
Presidents Cup Record Through 2024
Debut: 1996 • Appearances: 8
Defining Moment
"While he had many great moments as a player, his defining contribution was his captaincy at the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne. He completely revamped the team's identity, creating a new shield logo and fostering a level of unity and belief that had been missing for years. He strategically guided a young, underdog International Team to the brink of a historic victory, a performance that is widely credited with revitalizing the entire event."
2026: Not on the Medinah playing roster. 2026 result and full teams →
Updated September 28, 2026
Presidents Cup Role & Match-Play Fit
Els shaped the International Team as both a long-serving player and its captain at Royal Melbourne in 2019.
Across eight playing appearances, Els compiled a 20-18-2 record for 21 points. He was also central to the 2003 tie, contesting the playoff with Tiger Woods at Fancourt.
As captain in 2019, Els helped develop the team's shared identity and led it into Sunday with a 10-8 advantage. The United States recovered to win 16-14, but that International side remained competitive until the closing matches.
Sources and further reading
- List of International Presidents Cup golfers - Wikipedia
- List of Presidents Cup records - Wikipedia
- 2019 Presidents Cup results - Wikipedia
- Ernie Els PGA TOUR profile - PGA TOUR
Major Championships
In The Bag
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2003 Presidents Cup Tie: Fancourt, Woods, Els, and the Shared Cup
The 2003 Presidents Cup ended 17-17 after a Woods-Els playoff was halted by darkness, creating the only tied match in event history.
The Shield: How Ernie Els Gave the International Team an Identity
Ernie Els' International Team shield did not win the 2019 Presidents Cup, but it gave the side a lasting identity that still matters before Medinah 2026.