- Source of Wealth: Golf
- Age: 50
- Birth Place: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Height: 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Weight: 210 lbs (95.2 kg)
- Marital Status: Married (Liezl)
- Full Name: Theodore Ernest Els
- Nationality: South Africa
- Date of Birth: 17 October 1969
- Ethnicity: African American
- Occupation: Professional Golfer
- Education: Unknown
- Children: 2 (Samantha, Ben)
South African professional golfer, Ernie Els has an estimated net worth of $75 million. According to Forbes magazine 2011 Highest-Paid Athletes, Ernie Els earned $19.6 million between May 2010 to May 2011. Els continues to be one of the busiest globetrotting pros into his 40s as he picks up appearance fees around the world. The South African has racked up 68 wins during his illustrious career. Current sponsors include Callaway Golf, SAP and RBC. A former World No. 1, he is known as “The Big Easy” due to his imposing physical stature (he stands 1.91 metres [6 feet, 3 inches]) along with his fluid, seemingly effortless golf swing.