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Steve Newell

Design News

Ernie Els Design – Awards & Accolades

Ernie Els Design is a full-service golf course design company wholly owned by its principal Ernie Els. Since its incorporation in 2000, the company's portfolio of courses has been recognised with many accolades. Notably, in 2018 Ernie Els Design achieved the unique distinction of having two of its courses host professional…
Steve Newell
February 10, 2023
Weekly Diary

My Latest News – 15 December

Last week’s Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek was my final tournament of the season, so this seems like the ideal time to wrap things up for the year.  It's always great to be back at one of my favourite events in the world. What a place. Seriously, every time…
Steve Newell
December 15, 2022
Golf News

Ernie Els Group Newsletter – December 2022

All the latest news and stories from the world of golf, Ernie Els Design, Ernie Els Wines, and across Ernie’s philanthropic interests. 1. Ernie signs brand endorsement agreement with SusGlobal Energy Corp Ernie has signed an endorsement agreement with SusGlobal Energy Corp, developer of SusGro™, an award winning, pathogen-free organic…
Steve Newell
November 29, 2022
Wine News

Ernie Els Wines Gift Box Sets

With the festive season on the not-too-distant horizon, Ernie Els Wines has launched some gift box sets featuring some of its wines, including the award winning and iconic Bordeaux-style Signature blend (above). The team has also announced that its recently released Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (pictured below) has received…
Steve Newell
November 3, 2022
Golf News

Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund announces honor for Ernie

Ernie will receive the 2023 Francis Ouimet Award at the organisation’s annual banquet on April 3, in recognition of his contribution to golf and the community through his philanthropic endeavors, notably Els for Autism. The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund awards millions of dollars in need-based college scholarships each year to…
Steve Newell
November 3, 2022
Golf News

Ernie Els Group Newsletter – November 2022

All the latest news and stories from the world of golf, Ernie Els Design, Ernie Els Wines, and across Ernie’s philanthropic interests. 1. 12th annual Golf Challenge hits its fundraising target A total of 687 teams, 1,373 participants and 667 separate donations amounting to $3,528,385 are the key numbers behind…
Steve Newell
November 1, 2022
Golf News

Ernie Els Group Newsletter – September 2022

All the latest news and stories from the world of golf, Ernie Els Design, Ernie Els Wines, and across Ernie’s philanthropic interests. 1. Arcis Golf makes major donation to Els for Autism The 2022 Arcis Golf ‘Round Up For Els for Autism’ campaign has raised more than $150,000 for The…
Steve Newell
September 1, 2022
Golf News

Ernie’s Career at The Open

Ernie made his debut in the Open Championship as an amateur at Royal Troon in 1989. This year at St Andrews was his 31st appearance, with 13 top-10 finishes and two victories in 2002 and 2012. In addition, Ernie holds some notable records…  Ernie has shot more rounds in the…
Steve Newell
July 18, 2022
Weekly Diary

Ernie’s Latest News – 9 June

Welcome to our latest update. I want to start by congratulating our daughter Samantha on her graduation from Stanford with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. The ceremony is this coming weekend and Liezl and I are bursting with pride! She’s an amazing young lady and we couldn’t be…
Steve Newell
June 9, 2022