Ernie Els wins the Kaulig Companies Championship for his first senior major title

Ernie Els won the Kaulig Companies Championship on Sunday for his first senior major title, closing with a 2-under 68 for a one-stroke victory over Y.E. Yang at breezy Firestone. A stroke behind defending champion Steve Stricker entering the round, Els rebounded to par the final two holes after hitting in the water and making a bogey on the par-5 16th. “It was a nerve wracking final couple of holes,” Els said.

Ernie Els wins the Kaulig Companies Championship for his first senior major title

Ernie Els wins the Kaulig Companies Championship for his first senior major title

Ernie Els wins the Kaulig Companies Championship for his first senior major title

Ernie Els wins the Kaulig Companies Championship for his first senior major title

Ernie Els wins the Kaulig Companies Championship for his first senior major title