Ernie Els Design

Ernie Els is one of the most successful golfers in the history of the game, having won more than 60 tournaments since turning professional in 1989, including two US Opens and an Open Championship, and a record seven World Matchplay titles. The international scope of his victories is second to none; indeed, he is one of golf's truly global players and a great champion.

And Ernie's success on the golf course has been somewhat mirrored in the achievements of Ernie Els Design, a full service design company that is committed to transporting Ernie's goodwill across cultures and borders in order to create classic golf courses of distinction.

Ernie Els Design has in its history achieved this by formulating unique relationships with the world's finest developers who share the company's lofty ambitions, creating attractive destinations that adhere to the principles of sustainable development and sound environmental practice. Courses by Ernie Els Design are a success with both the public and the design industry alike, with many of Ernie's new courses winning prestigious awards around the world.

The Els Club Dubai was named the 'Best New International Course' in 2009 by Links Magazine and won the CNBC Property Award in the category of ‘Best Golf Course, Dubai'. The Els Club Dubai was also awarded runner-up spot by Golf Inc. in its prestigious ‘International Development of the Year' rankings.
Oubaai in South Africa was the CNBC African Property Award ‘Best Golf Resort in South Africa' in 2007.
Anahita on the island of Mauritius was voted the ‘Best Golf Development for Europe & Africa in 2008 at the CNBC International Property Awards.
In 2008 Gardener Ross Golf Estate was named Best New Course in the Gauteng region by South Africa's highly regarded magazine Compleat Golfer.