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Ernie Els 2003

In 2003 on Golf Hawaii, Mark Rolfing interviews Ernie Els during the Sony Open on Oahu. Els talks candidly about his win at the Mercedes Championships on Maui and what he has done mentally and physically to get ready for the 2003 Tour season.

Ernie Els's Player Stats in 2003

- Winner of the 2003 SONY Open on Oahu

- Captured the 2003 season-opening PGA Tour event, the Mercedes Championships at Kapalua, in record fashion, finishing at 31-under-par 261.

- Other Tour victories include: Nissan Open (1999), The International Presented by Qwest (2000) and the Genuity Championship and British Open Championship (2002).

- Ranked 3rd in scoring average for 2002 season.

- Ranked 5th on PGA TOUR money list and 4th on World money list for 2002.

- Ernie Els Foundation formed in early 1999, with the purpose of providing full support to disadvantaged children. Proceeds from the Ernie Els Invitational go to four charities and the Foundation.

- In December 1998, received lifetime membership on European Tour -- other non-Europeans so honored are Bob Charles, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player.

- In 2002, the 2000 Engelbrecht-Els wine was released and received the highest rating yet given to a South African wine.

- Ernie Els’ third signature designed golf course near George in South Africa proved to be a great success in opening year.