Ernie Els

T3125

in the world · Down 25 places since last week

Week ending Sep 13, 2026

Avg points: 0.0024
Total points: 0.10
Events counted: 2

Career record

Career high: #1
Weeks at no. 1: 9
Weeks in top 10: 788
Weeks ranked: 1950
Majors: 4
Ranked since: 1989
Ranking events: 823
Wins: 57

Career high, weeks at number one and weeks ranked are counted from the weekly ranking itself. Ranking events and wins are as published by OWGR, and cover events that predate our tournament records.

Tournament results

827 ranking events since 1989. MC is a missed cut and WD a withdrawal, shown where the scorecard evidences it; a dash means no finishing position was recorded. Scores and round-by-round cards are shown where we hold them.

2026-08Boeing Classic75-67-64-10WD
2026-08Portugal Invitational68-72-68-8WD
2026-07ISPS HANDA Senior Open65-71-71-72-114
2026-07Kaulig Companies Championship67-74-70-70+124
2026-03Investec South African Open Championship74-72MC
2026-02NTT DATA Pro Am48
2024-07The 152nd OPENMajor—
2023-07The 151st OPENMajor—
2023-04ISPS HANDA - CHAMPIONSHIP68
2023-04RBC Heritage56
2022-12Alfred Dunhill Championship32
2022-12BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi56
2022-07THE 150th OPENMajor—
2021-07149th Open ChampionshipMajor—
2021-02Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers—
2021-01Omega Dubai Desert Classic—
2020-07the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide—
2020-06RBC Heritage48
2020-02Dimension Data Pro-Am—
2020-02Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisors52
2019-12Emirates Australian Open—
2019-12Alfred Dunhill Championship64
2019-11Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player52
2019-09Alfred Dunhill Links Championship—
2019-09BMW PGA Championship64
2019-08D+D Real Czech Masters—
2019-08Wyndham Championship—
2019-07148th Open ChampionshipMajor32
2019-06Rocket Mortgage Classic—
2019-06U.S. OpenMajor—
2019-06the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide—
2019-05AT&T Byron Nelson—
2019-05Wells Fargo Championship—
2019-04RBC Heritage—
2019-04Valero Texas Open57
2019-03Maybank Championship7
2019-03Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard—
2019-03The Honda Classic20
2019-02Genesis Open56
2019-02AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am28
2019-02Saudi International powered by SBIA—
2019-01Omega Dubai Desert Classic12
2018-12Alfred Dunhill Championship26
2018-12South African Open15
2018-12Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open at Anahita47
2018-11The RSM Classic37
2018-11Mayakoba Golf Classic65
2018-10The CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges36
2018-10CIMB Classic43
2018-10Alfred Dunhill Links Championship48
2018-08Wyndham Championship—
2018-08Fiji International presented by Fiji Airways3
2018-07147th Open ChampionshipMajor—
2018-07Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open—
2018-06BMW International Open—
2018-06U.S. OpenMajor—
2018-06the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide—
2018-05BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP—
2018-05AT&T Byron Nelson—
2018-05Wells Fargo Championship—
2018-04Valero Texas Open30
2018-04Houston Open72
2018-03Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard49
2018-03Valspar Championship64
2018-02Genesis Open—
2018-02AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am—
2018-01Omega Dubai Desert Classic—
2018-01Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA—
2018-01BMW SA Open hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni31
2017-11The RSM Classic—
2017-11OHL Classic at Mayakoba—
2017-11Shriners Hospitals for Children Open51
2017-10Alfred Dunhill Links Championship—
2017-08Wyndham Championship—
2017-08PGA ChampionshipMajor—
2017-07RBC Canadian Open—
2017-07146th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor61
2017-06BMW International Open59
2017-06U.S. OpenMajor55
2017-06FedEx St. Jude Classic60
2017-05BMW PGA Championship51
2017-05AT&T Byron Nelson35
2017-05THE PLAYERS Championship—
2017-05Wells Fargo Championship—
2017-04RBC Heritage—
2017-04Masters TournamentMajor53
2017-04Shell Houston Open—
2017-03Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard—
2017-03Valspar Championship—
2017-02The Honda Classic—
2017-02Genesis Open—
2017-01Commercial Bank Qatar Masters13
2017-01SMBC Singapore Open—
2017-01BMW SA Open hosted by City of Ekurhuleni—
2016-11The RSM Classic—
2016-11OHL Classic at Mayakoba—
2016-11Shriners Hospitals for Children Open65
2016-10CIMB Classic72
2016-09Porsche European Open—
2016-08Wyndham Championship—
2016-08Travelers Championship47
2016-07PGA ChampionshipMajor66
2016-07RBC Canadian Open65
2016-07145th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor—
2016-06Quicken Loans National5
2016-06U.S. OpenMajor—
2016-06FedEx St. Jude Classic—
2016-06the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide—
2016-05AT&T Byron Nelson—
2016-05THE PLAYERS Championship64
2016-05Wells Fargo Championship69
2016-04Valero Texas Open—
2016-04RBC Heritage14
2016-04Masters TournamentMajor—
2016-04Shell Houston Open38
2016-03Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard74
2016-03Valspar Championship—
2016-02The Honda Classic70
2016-02Northern Trust Open26
2016-02Omega Dubai Desert Classic18
2016-01Commercial Bank Qatar Masters29
2016-01Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship—
2016-01Joburg Open44
2016-01The BMW SA Open hosted by City of Ekurhuleni—
2015-11CIMB Classic64
2015-10Venetian Macao Open—
2015-10Alfred Dunhill Links Championship27
2015-08Wyndham Championship68
2015-08PGA ChampionshipMajor25
2015-08Quicken Loans National46
2015-07RBC Canadian Open—
2015-07144th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor65
2015-06Travelers Championship—
2015-06U.S. OpenMajor54
2015-06the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide—
2015-05Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Hosted by the Rory Foundation43
2015-05BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP59
2015-05THE PLAYERS Championship66
2015-04RBC Heritage—
2015-04Masters TournamentMajor22
2015-04Shell Houston Open57
2015-03Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard13
2015-03Valspar Championship—
2015-03The Honda Classic—
2015-02Northern Trust Open—
2015-02AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am—
2015-02Omega Dubai Desert Classic55
2015-01Commercial Bank Qatar Masters23
2015-01Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship12
2015-01The South African Open Championship Hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni20
2014-11DP WORLD TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP, DUBAI39
2014-11WGC HSBC Champions46
2014-11BMW Masters26
2014-10Venetian Macau Open26
2014-10Hong Kong Open5
2014-10Alfred Dunhill Links Championship32
2014-09BMW Championship16
2014-08Deutsche Bank Championship50
2014-08The Barclays5
2014-08Wyndham Championship64
2014-0896th PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor7
2014-08WGC - Bridgestone Invitational26
2014-07RBC Canadian Open12
2014-07143rd OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor—
2014-07Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open41
2014-06Quicken Loans National—
2014-06U.S. OPENMajor35
2014-06the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance19
2014-05BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP—
2014-05THE PLAYERS Championship72
2014-05Wells Fargo Championship44
2014-04Zurich Classic of New Orleans—
2014-04RBC Heritage64
2014-04MASTERS TOURNAMENTMajor—
2014-04Shell Houston Open43
2014-03Valero Texas Open—
2014-03Valspar Championship—
2014-03WGC - Cadillac Championship52
2014-02WGC - Accenture Match Play Championship4
2014-02Northern Trust Open35
2014-02Omega Dubai Desert Classic—
2014-01Commercialbank Qatar Masters37
2013-12Nedbank Challenge29
2013-11World Golf Championship-HSBC Champions11
2013-10CIMB Classic47
2013-10Venetian Macau Open3
2013-09Alfred Dunhill Links Championship17
2013-09BMW Championship51
2013-09Deutsche Bank Championship20
2013-08The Barclays—
2013-08Wyndham Championship20
2013-0895th PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor—
2013-08World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational48
2013-07RBC Canadian Open21
2013-07THE 142nd OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor26
2013-07Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open—
2013-06BMW International Open1
2013-06U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor4
2013-06The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance37
2013-05BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP6
2013-05THE PLAYERS Championship—
2013-05CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters2
2013-04Zurich Classic of New Orleans15
2013-04RBC Heritage—
2013-04MASTERS TOURNAMENTMajor13
2013-03Chiangmai Golf Classic14
2013-03Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard—
2013-03WGC - Cadillac Championship28
2013-03The Honda Classic46
2013-02WGC - Accenture Match Play Championship33
2013-02Northern Trust Open13
2013-01Commercial Bank Qatar Masters73
2013-01Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship39
2013-01Volvo Golf Champions18
2012-12Iskandar Johor Open48
2012-11WGC-HSBC Champions2
2012-10Frys.com Open16
2012-10Alfred Dunhill Links Championship34
2012-09TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola27
2012-09BMW Championship28
2012-09Deutsche Bank Championship26
2012-08The Barclays54
2012-0894th PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor48
2012-08WGC-Bridgestone Invitational45
2012-07RBC Canadian Open—
2012-07141st OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor1
2012-07Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open52
2012-06U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor9
2012-06the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance58
2012-05BMW PGA Championship7
2012-05HP Byron Nelson Championship41
2012-05THE PLAYERS Championship—
2012-04Zurich Classic of New Orleans2
2012-04RBC Heritage—
2012-04Shell Houston Open12
2012-03Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard4
2012-03Transitions Championship5
2012-03Honda Classic21
2012-02WGC - Accenture Match Play Championship17
2012-02Northern Trust Open59
2012-01Farmers Insurance Open52
2012-01Volvo Golf Champions2
2011-12Dubai World Championship34
2011-11SA Open Championship69
2011-11Barclays Singapore Open23
2011-11World Golf Championships - HSBC Champions33
2011-10Frys.com Open4
2011-10Alfred Dunhill Links Championship53
2011-09BMW Championship42
2011-09Deutsche Bank Championship16
2011-08The Barclays32
2011-08Wyndham Championship30
2011-0893rd PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor—
2011-08World Golf Championships - Bridgestone Invitational37
2011-07RBC Canadian Open17
2011-07The 140th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor—
2011-07The Barclays Scottish Open25
2011-06U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor—
2011-06the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance61
2011-05BMW PGA Championship16
2011-05The Players Championsip—
2011-05Ballantine's Championship—
2011-04The Heritage—
2011-04MASTERS TOURNAMENTMajor47
2011-04Shell Houston Open51
2011-03Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard70
2011-03World Golf Championships - Cadillac Championship15
2011-03The Honda Classic70
2011-02World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play Championship17
2011-01Sony Open in Hawaii42
2011-01Hyundai Tournament of Champions17
2010-12South African Open Championship1
2010-12Nedbank Golf Challenge5
2010-11DUBAI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP28
2010-11WGC - HSBC Champions6
2010-10CIMB Asia Pacific Classic5
2010-10Alfred Dunhill Links Championship22
2010-09THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca Cola7
2010-09BMW Championship13
2010-09Deutsche Bank Championship30
2010-08The Barclays71
2010-0892nd PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor18
2010-08WGC - Bridgestone Invitational22
2010-07THE 139th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor—
2010-07The Barclays Scottish Open—
2010-06BMW International Open—
2010-06U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor3
2010-06the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley—
2010-05BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP34
2010-05Valero Texas Open3
2010-05THE PLAYERS Championship—
2010-04Ballantine's Championship9
2010-04MASTERS TOURNAMENTMajor18
2010-04Shell Houston Open44
2010-03Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard1
2010-03WGC - CA Championship1
2010-03The Honda Classic67
2010-02WGC - Accenture Match Play Championship17
2010-02Northern Trust Open10
2010-01Farmers Insurance Open5
2010-01Sony Open in Hawaii12
2009-12Alfred Dunhill Championship17
2009-11DUBAI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP50
2009-11WGC-HSBC Champions2
2009-11Barclays Singapore Open14
2009-10Alfred Dunhill Links Championship26
2009-09THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola9
2009-09BMW Championship38
2009-09Deutsche Bank Championship—
2009-08The Barclays2
2009-0891st PGA ChampionshipMajor6
2009-08WGC - Bridgestone Invitational29
2009-07THE 138th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor8
2009-07The Barclays Scottish Open13
2009-06U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor—
2009-06the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley8
2009-05BMW PGA Championship21
2009-05THE PLAYERS Championship45
2009-04Ballantine's Championship4
2009-04Verizon Heritage48
2009-04MASTERS TOURNAMENTMajor—
2009-04Shell Houston Open14
2009-03WGC-CA Championship20
2009-03The Honda Classic22
2009-03WGC - Accenture Match Play5
2009-02Northern Trust Open51
2009-02Dubai Desert Classic—
2009-01Commercial Bank Qatar Masters31
2009-01Sony Open in Hawaii39
2009-01Mercedes-Benz Championship6
2008-12South African Open Championship3
2008-11Dunlop Phoenix Tournament15
2008-11Barclays Singapore Open2
2008-10Alfred Dunhill Links Championship—
2008-09THE TOUR Championship6
2008-09BMW Championship17
2008-08Deutsche Bank Championship3
2008-08The Barclays—
2008-0890th PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor31
2008-08WGC - Bridgestone Invitational27
2008-07137th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor7
2008-07The Barclays Scottish Open9
2008-06US OPENMajor14
2008-06The Memorial Tournament—
2008-05BMW PGA Championship—
2008-05The PLAYERS Championship6
2008-04Verizon Heritage—
2008-04MASTERS TOURNAMENTMajor—
2008-03WGC - CA Championship75
2008-03PODS Championship—
2008-03The Honda Classic1
2008-02WGC - Accenture Matchplay Championship33
2008-02Emaar-MGF Indian Masters6
2008-02Dubai Desert Classic3
2007-12South African Airways Open16
2007-12Alfred Dunhill Championship2
2007-12Nedbank Golf Challenge3
2007-11HSBC Champions21
2007-11Barclays Singapore Open—
2007-10HSBC World Match Play Championship1
2007-10Alfred Dunhill Links Championship6
2007-09THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola26
2007-09BMW Championship18
2007-08The Barclays4
2007-0889th PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor3
2007-08WGC-Bridgestone Invitational22
2007-07136th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor4
2007-07The Barclays Scottish Open3
2007-06BMW International Open7
2007-06US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor51
2007-06the Memorial Tournament15
2007-05BMW PGA Championship24
2007-05THE PLAYERS Championship37
2007-05Wachovia Championship34
2007-04BMW Asian Open5
2007-04Verizon Heritage2
2007-04MASTERS TOURNAMENTMajor—
2007-03WGC - CA Championship11
2007-03Arnold Palmer Invitational18
2007-03Johnnie Walker Classic6
2007-02WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship33
2007-02Nissan Open3
2007-02Dubai Desert Classic2
2007-01Commercialbank Qatar Masters3
2006-12South African Airways Open1
2006-12Alfred Dunhill Championship8
2006-12Nedbank Golf Challenge4
2006-11THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola10
2006-10Chrysler Championship6
2006-10Alfred Dunhill Links Championship5
2006-10WGC-American Express Championship5
2006-09HSBC World Match Play Champ9
2006-09Barclays Singapore Open2
2006-08WGC - Bridgestone Invitational31
2006-0888th PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor16
2006-08The International10
2006-07THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor3
2006-07Barclays Scottish Open9
2006-06US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor26
2006-06The Memorial Tournament68
2006-05BMW Championship19
2006-05EDS Byron Nelson Championship13
2006-05Wachovia Championship38
2006-04Verizon Heritage7
2006-04MASTERS TOURNAMENTMajor27
2006-03The Players Championship8
2006-03Bay Hill Invitational54
2006-03Ford Championship at Doral7
2006-02WGC Accenture Match Play33
2006-02Nissan Open23
2006-02Dubai Desert Classic2
2006-01Commercialbank Qatar Masters13
2005-12South African Airways Open2
2005-12dunhill championship1
2005-07THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor34
2005-07Barclays Scottish Open11
2005-06US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor15
2005-06Booz Allen Classic7
2005-06Memorial Tournament45
2005-05BMW Championship39
2005-05EDS Byron Nelson Championship10
2005-05BMW Asian Open1
2005-04Johnnie Walker Classic6
2005-04THE MASTERS TOURNAMENTMajor47
2005-03The Players Championship17
2005-03Bay Hill Invitational23
2005-03Qatar Masters1
2005-03Dubai Desert Classic1
2005-02Heineken Classic5
2005-01Buick Invitational6
2005-01Sony Open in Hawaii2
2005-01Mercedes Championships3
2004-12dunhill championship3
2004-11The Tour Championship10
2004-10HSBC World Match Play Champ1
2004-10dunhill links championship7
2004-10WGC - Amex Championship1
2004-09Kolon Korean Open3
2004-09Omega European Masters7
2004-08WGC NEC Invitational65
2004-0886th PGA CHAMPIONSIPMajor4
2004-08The International29
2004-07THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor2
2004-07Barclays Scottish Open3
2004-06US OPENMajor9
2004-06Buick Classic16
2004-06the Memorial Tournament1
2004-05Volvo PGA Championship7
2004-05Deutsche Bank SAP Open TPC5
2004-05EDS Byron Nelson Championship7
2004-04MCI Heritage3
2004-04THE MASTERS TOURNAMENTMajor2
2004-03The Players Championship26
2004-03Bay Hill Invitational—
2004-03Dubai Desert Classic3
2004-02Heineken Classic1
2004-02Johnnie Walker Classic10
2004-01Sony Open in Hawaii1
2004-01Mercedes Championships21
2003-11TOUR Championship17
2003-11Chrysler Championship34
2003-10WGC- American Express Championships12
2003-09dunhill links championship2
2003-09Omega European Masters1
2003-08BMW International Open17
2003-08WGC NEC Invitational17
2003-08PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor5
2003-08The International6
2003-07THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor18
2003-07The Barclays Scottish Open1
2003-06Buick Classic11
2003-06US OPENMajor5
2003-06The Memorial Tournament13
2003-05Volvo PGA Championship4
2003-04Shell Houston Open17
2003-04MCI Heritage10
2003-04THE MASTERS TOURNAMENTMajor6
2003-03Bay Hill Invitational38
2003-03Dubai Desert Classic2
2003-03WGC-Accenture Match Play Champ33
2003-02Johnnie Walker Classic1
2003-02Heineken Classic1
2003-01Caltex Singapore Masters2
2003-01Sony Open in Hawaii1
2003-01Mercedes Championships1
2002-11The TOUR Championship13
2002-10dunhill links championship—
2002-09WGC American Express Championship23
2002-09Linde German Masters23
2002-09Omega European Masters23
2002-08WGC - NEC Invitational15
2002-08PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor34
2002-08The International4
2002-07OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor1
2002-07Barclays Scottish Open50
2002-06Canon Greater Hartford Open10
2002-06U S OPENMajor24
2002-06Buick Classic39
2002-05Memorial Tournament13
2002-05Verizon Byron Nelson Classic4
2002-05Compaq Classic of New Orleans—
2002-04WorldCom Classic19
2002-04THE MASTERSMajor5
2002-03The PLAYERS Championship44
2002-03Bay Hill Invitational9
2002-03Dubai Desert Classic1
2002-03Genuity Championship1
2002-02WGC Accenture M-Play Ch'p17
2002-02Heineken Classic1
2002-01Johnnie Walker Classic4
2002-01dunhill Championship9
2002-01Bell's South African Open13
2001-12Vodacom Players Championship1
2001-11Holden Australian Open3
2001-11The TOUR Championship2
2001-10Buick Challenge—
2001-10Dunhill Links Championship2
2001-09Omega European Masters16
2001-08WGC NEC Invitational8
2001-08US PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor13
2001-08The International3
2001-07The TNT Open12
2001-07OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor3
2001-06US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor66
2001-06Memorial Tournament63
2001-05Volvo PGA Championship39
2001-05Deutsche Bank TPC28
2001-05Verizon Byron Nelson—
2001-05Compaq Classic3
2001-04MASTERS TOURNAMENTMajor6
2001-04BellSouth Classic44
2001-03The Players Championship—
2001-03Bay Hill Invitational62
2001-03Genuity Championship25
2001-02S Africa Tour Championship9
2001-01Phoenix Open—
2001-01Sony Open in Hawaii3
2001-01Mercedes Championships3
2001-01WGC Accenture Match Play4
2000-12Vodacom Players Champ.2
2000-11WGC American Express Ch—
2000-11Tour Championship3
2000-09BMW International Open5
2000-08WGC NEC Invitational12
2000-08PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor34
2000-08The International1
2000-07OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor2
2000-07St'd Life Loch Lomond1
2000-06US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor2
2000-06Buick Classic5
2000-06Kemper Open34
2000-05Memorial Tournament2
2000-05Compaq Classic50
2000-04MCI Classic3
2000-04MASTERS TOURNAMENTMajor2
2000-03Players Championship20
2000-03Bay Hill Invitational14
2000-03Doral Ryder Open15
2000-02WGC Andersen C M Play17
2000-02Nissan Open66
2000-01Heineken Classic4
2000-01Sony Open5
2000-01Mercedes Championships2
1999-12Vodacom Pl Chp.4
1999-12Nedbank $Million1
1999-11Johnnie Walker C3
1999-11WGC Amex Champ'p40
1999-10Tour Champions'p26
1999-10NCR Golf Class.2
1999-10Cisco W'd M Play5
1999-10Linde German Mst—
1999-09Trophee Lancome69
1999-08WGC NEC Invit'al5
1999-08Sprint Intern'l5
1999-08PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor—
1999-08Buick Open6
1999-07OPEN CHAMPIONS'PMajor24
1999-06Buick Classic22
1999-06US OPEN CHAMP.Major—
1999-06Memorial Tourn't7
1999-05Volvo PGA Champ4
1999-05Deutsche Bk TPC5
1999-04MASTERS TOURN'NTMajor27
1999-03Players Champ'ip17
1999-03Bay Hill Invit'l44
1999-03Honda Classic46
1999-03Doral Ryder Open3
1999-02WGC And Con M-Pl33
1999-02Nissan Open1
1999-01Heineken Classic2
1999-01Sth African Open6
1999-01Alf. Dunhill PGA1
1998-12Nedbank $Million6
1998-11Dunlop Phoenix33
1998-11Volvo Masters8
1998-10Cisco World M Pl5
1998-09Bell Canadian Op—
1998-08NEC World Series19
1998-08Sprint Intern'l42
1998-08PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor21
1998-07OPEN CHAMPIONS'PMajor29
1998-07Murphy's Irish O33
1998-06U.S. OPEN CHAMP.Major49
1998-06Buick Classic—
1998-05Memorial Tourn't7
1998-05Volvo PGA Champ2
1998-05GTE Byron Nelson63
1998-04MCI Classic10
1998-04MASTERS TOURN'TMajor16
1998-03Players Champ'p11
1998-03Bay Hill Invit'l1
1998-03Honda Classic—
1998-03Dubai Desert Cl.3
1998-02Alf Dunhill PGA2
1998-02Sth African Open1
1998-02Heineken Classic3
1998-01Johnnie Walker C2
1998-01Mercedes Champ's10
1998-01And. Cons. WCOG3
1997-12Nedbank $Million2
1997-11Tour Champions'p26
1997-10Toyota W Match-P2
1997-08BMW Internat'nal26
1997-08NEC World Series16
1997-08PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor53
1997-08Buick Open2
1997-08Sprint Intern'l7
1997-07OPEN CHAMPIONS'PMajor10
1997-07Gulfstream W Inv2
1997-06Buick Classic1
1997-06U.S. OPEN CHAMP.Major1
1997-06Kemper Open—
1997-06Memorial Tourn38
1997-05Volvo PGA Champ2
1997-04Greensboro Ch'r9
1997-04MCI Classic68
1997-04MASTERS TOURN'TMajor17
1997-03Players Champ'p10
1997-03Bay Hill Invit'l—
1997-03Honda Classic23
1997-03Doral-Ryder Open—
1997-03Nissan Open—
1997-02Sth African Open3
1997-02Heineken Classic8
1997-01Joh'ie Walker Cl1
1997-01Mercedes Champ.14
1997-01And. Cons. WCOG17
1996-12Nedbank $Million2
1996-11Alf Dunhill Mast6
1996-10Tour Champions'p6
1996-10Toyota W Match-P1
1996-10Linde German Mst5
1996-09Bell Canadian Op20
1996-08NEC World Series23
1996-08Sprint Intern'l19
1996-08PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor61
1996-08Buick Open38
1996-07OPEN CHAMPIONS'PMajor2
1996-07The Scottish Op.16
1996-07Murphy's Irish O12
1996-06US OPEN CHAMP'IPMajor5
1996-06Buick Classic1
1996-06Memorial Tourn6
1996-05MasterCd Col'ial67
1996-05GTE Byron Nelson18
1996-04MASTERS TOURN'TMajor12
1996-04BellSouth Class.29
1996-03Players Champ'ip8
1996-03Freeport McD Cl.47
1996-03Bay Hill Invit'l42
1996-03Doral Ryder Open—
1996-02FNB Players Cham10
1996-02Alf Dun PGA Chp.2
1996-01Johnnie Walk Cl6
1996-01Philips S Afr Op1
1995-12J Walker W Champ9
1995-12Nedland $Million7
1995-11Dunlop Phoenix20
1995-11Sarazen Wld Open10
1995-10Tour Champions'p16
1995-10Toyota W M Play1
1995-09ANA Open2
1995-08NEC World Series28
1995-08Sprint Intern'al2
1995-08PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor3
1995-08Buick Open3
1995-07OPEN CHAMPIONS'PMajor11
1995-07Mot. Western Op—
1995-07Fed Exp St. Jude26
1995-06US OPEN CHAMP'IPMajor—
1995-06Memorial Tourn't13
1995-05Colonial Nat Inv—
1995-05Buick Classic4
1995-05GTE Byron Nelson1
1995-04MCI Heritage Cls7
1995-04MASTERS TOURN'TMajor—
1995-03Players Champ'ip68
1995-03Nestle Invit'l42
1995-03Doral Ryder Open17
1995-02Lexington PGA1
1995-02Philips SAf Open2
1995-01Johnnie Walk. Cl43
1995-01Dubai Desert Cls7
1995-01Bell's Cup1
1994-12J Walker W'ld Ch1
1994-12Nedbank $Million3
1994-11Nashua Challenge2
1994-11Dunlop Phoenix16
1994-11Sarazen World Op1
1994-10Tour Champions'p17
1994-10Toyota W M Play1
1994-10Merc German Mast2
1994-09Dunhill Br. Mast5
1994-09European Open14
1994-08NEC World Series26
1994-08Sprint Intern'al4
1994-08PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor25
1994-07Heineken Dutch O7
1994-07OPEN CHAMPIONS'PMajor24
1994-07Bells Scottish O—
1994-07Murphy's Irish O8
1994-06U S OPEN CHAMP.Major1
1994-06Buick Classic2
1994-05Volvo PGA Champ.2
1994-05Memorial Tourn45
1994-05Peug O de Espana6
1994-05Ben & Hedges Int—
1994-04THE MASTERSMajor8
1994-04Freeport McM'n C27
1994-03Players Champ'ip45
1994-03Nestle Invitat'l—
1994-02Mic. Austr. Mast2
1994-02Mt Edgecombe Tr.5
1994-02Johnnie Walk Cl.16
1994-01Dubai Desert Cl.1
1994-01Lexington PGA4
1994-01Bell's Cup2
1993-12J Walker W'ld Ch8
1993-12Phil S African O2
1993-12$1 Million Chall7
1993-11Dunlop Phoenix1
1993-11Volvo Masters10
1993-10Alfred Dunhill O37
1993-10Merc German Mast10
1993-09Trophee Lancome47
1993-09GA European Open—
1993-08The Internat'nal65
1993-08PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor—
1993-08Scandinavian Mst30
1993-07Heineken Dutch O—
1993-07OPEN CHAMPIONS'PMajor6
1993-07Bells Scottish O—
1993-06Peug O de France15
1993-06U S OPEN CHAMP.Major7
1993-06Honda Open10
1993-06Dunhill Br. Mast21
1993-05Volvo PGA Champ.30
1993-05Peug O de Espana2
1993-05Ben & Hedges Int—
1993-03Players Champ'ip—
1993-03Nestle Invit'l—
1993-03Honda Classic—
1993-02EVS S African Ms6
1993-02Hollard Swazi Cl2
1993-02Phil S African O7
1993-02Johnnie Walk. Cl9
1993-01Dubai Desert Cls8
1993-01Mt Edgecombe Tr.—
1993-01Lexington PGA27
1993-01Bells Cup5
1992-12Goodyear Classic1
1992-12Sun City $1m Ch.3
1992-11FNB Players Chp.1
1992-10Honda Open7
1992-10Merc German Mast—
1992-09Piaget Open37
1992-09GA European Open58
1992-09Canon Eur. Mast—
1992-08NEC World Series37
1992-08The Internat'nal31
1992-08PGA CHAMPIONSHIPMajor—
1992-07Heineken Dutch O32
1992-07OPEN CHAMPIONS'PMajor5
1992-07Bells Scottish O—
1992-07Eur Monte C Open—
1992-06Peugeot French O—
1992-06Carrolls Irish O65
1992-05Dunhill Br. Mast11
1992-05Volvo PGA Champ.—
1992-05Ben & Hedges Int44
1992-03Hollard Swazi Cl1
1992-02ICL Internat'nal8
1992-02Sth Africa Mast.1
1992-02Trustbank T of C2
1992-02Bells Cup3
1992-01Lexington PGA Ch1
1992-01Prot. S Africa O1
1992-01Spoornet Classic6
1991-12Goodyear Classic16
1991-12Fancourt H of F8
1991-08The Internat'nal51
1991-03Catalan Open46
1991-03Open de Baleares59
1991-03Trustbank T of C3
1991-02Bells Cup10
1991-02Hollard Swazi Cl59
1991-02AECI Classic29
1991-02Prot. S Africa O14
1991-01Lexington PGA20
1991-01ICL Internat'nal30
1991-01Palabora Classic4
1990-12Goodyear Classic15
1990-12Bloemfontein Cl.3
1990-09Buick Southern O—
1990-03Trustbank T of C5
1990-03Dewars W Lab Tr—
1990-02Palabora Classic10
1990-02Hollard Swazi Cl46
1990-02Goodyear Classic52
1990-02AECI Classic24
1990-01Prot. S Africa O—
1990-01Lexington PGA70
1989-12Twee J'n Masters2
1989-11Minolta Cop M-Pl17
1989-11Bloemfontein Cl.27
1989-07OPEN CHAMPIONS'PMajor—
1989-02Sth. Africa Open4

Tournament wins

57 wins in ranking events since 1986, including 4 majors. Recovered from the weekly world ranking, so wins before it began are not counted.

BMW International OpenJun 23, 2013
141st OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajorJul 22, 2012
South African Open ChampionshipDec 19, 2010
Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCardMar 28, 2010
WGC - CA ChampionshipMar 14, 2010
The Honda ClassicMar 2, 2008
HSBC World Match Play ChampionshipOct 14, 2007
South African Airways OpenDec 17, 2006
dunhill championshipDec 11, 2005
BMW Asian OpenMay 1, 2005
Qatar MastersMar 13, 2005
Dubai Desert ClassicMar 6, 2005
HSBC World Match Play ChampOct 17, 2004
WGC - Amex ChampionshipOct 3, 2004
the Memorial TournamentJun 6, 2004
Heineken ClassicFeb 8, 2004
Sony Open in HawaiiJan 18, 2004
Omega European MastersSep 7, 2003
The Barclays Scottish OpenJul 13, 2003
Johnnie Walker ClassicFeb 16, 2003
Heineken ClassicFeb 2, 2003
Sony Open in HawaiiJan 19, 2003
Mercedes ChampionshipsJan 12, 2003
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajorJul 21, 2002
Dubai Desert ClassicMar 10, 2002
Genuity ChampionshipMar 3, 2002
Heineken ClassicFeb 3, 2002
Vodacom Players ChampionshipDec 9, 2001
The InternationalAug 6, 2000
St'd Life Loch LomondJul 16, 2000
Nedbank $MillionDec 5, 1999
Nissan OpenFeb 21, 1999
Alf. Dunhill PGAJan 17, 1999
Bay Hill Invit'lMar 22, 1998
Sth African OpenFeb 8, 1998
Buick ClassicJun 22, 1997
U.S. OPEN CHAMP.MajorJun 15, 1997
Joh'ie Walker ClJan 26, 1997
Toyota W Match-POct 20, 1996
Buick ClassicJun 9, 1996
Philips S Afr OpJan 21, 1996
Toyota W M PlayOct 15, 1995
GTE Byron NelsonMay 14, 1995
Lexington PGAFeb 19, 1995
Bell's CupJan 8, 1995
J Walker W'ld ChDec 18, 1994
Sarazen World OpNov 6, 1994
Toyota W M PlayOct 16, 1994
U S OPEN CHAMP.MajorJun 19, 1994
Dubai Desert Cl.Jan 30, 1994
Dunlop PhoenixNov 21, 1993
Goodyear ClassicDec 20, 1992
FNB Players Chp.Nov 22, 1992
Hollard Swazi ClMar 1, 1992
Sth Africa Mast.Feb 16, 1992
Lexington PGA ChJan 26, 1992
Prot. S Africa OJan 19, 1992

Season by season

2026#3125#287337
2025#4915#261652
2024#2589#143552
2023#1439#121952
2022#1720#154652
2021#1547#71152
2020#701#45340
2019#462#30852
2018#533#52552
2017#592#35753
2016#373#19152
2015#190#6052
2014#63#2752
2013#27#1352
2012#24#1553
2011#56#1052
2010#12#652
2009#17#952
2008#9#352
2007#4#452
2006#5#453
2005#5#352
2004#3#252
2003#3#252
2002#3#352
2001#4#252
2000#2#253
1999#5#352
1998#5#152
1997#4#152
1996#4#252
1995#3#253
1994#6#652
1993#20#2052
1992#40#4052
1991#413#34852
1990#381#38152
1989#385#38548

Ranking history

Best #1 · worst #4919 over 1950 weeks

Recent weeks

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