Ernie Els Sets New Record With First 2024 Season Win At Principal Charity Classic

Ernie Els secured his first victory of the 2024 season on Sunday with a win at the Principal Charity Classic. Els finished the tournament at 21-under, setting a new tournament record. He started strong in the opening round at Wakonda Golf Course with a career-low 10-under 62. Entering the final round with a share of the lead, Els held off the competition with a bogey-free 65 to claim his fourth PGA Tour Champions victory. This season, he now has four top-10 finishes.

"We had a little pep talk before we started this week," Els said. "I felt comfortable for once, you know. I felt comfortable with the tees, my iron play is always pretty solid, and it was just a good mindset about stuff we talked about."

Els separated himself from the field on Sunday during his back nine. He posted three birdies and an eagle on the 13th hole to solidify his win. His precise iron play was crucial in the final round, hitting 94% of greens in regulation with Srixon Irons. Els also demonstrated his skill around the greens, tying for first in sand saves and fourth in scrambling during the week with his Cleveland Golf RTX 6 ZipCore Wedges.

Here is a full look at Ernie Els’ XXIO, Srixon, and Cleveland Golf equipment used at the Principal Charity Classic:

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