When you're hitting a fairway wood, you've got a lot of real estate to cover to get to your target. Your first instinct is probably to give it a little more power because you're worried about coming up short. Ernie Els comecoverestate share on social
For all the fun, don't forget: I always knew when to put my golf balls down and practice. Ernie Els ballforgetfun Change image and share on social
I almost never hit a shot all out, and I make a conscious effort to swing my long clubs just as I do my wedges. Keep this in mind when hitting your fairway woods. Ernie Els clubconsciouseffort Change image and share on social
During a tournament, I'm not thinking about mechanics at all. I'm in scoring mode. Ernie Els mechanicmodescore Change image and share on social
I'd like to win the Masters and the PGA and complete the career Grand Slam. Ernie Els careercompletegrand Change image and share on social
Make a conscious effort to loosen your hands and let your arms feel soft when you're at address. Take the club back a bit shorter, and feel as if you're cracking a whip on the way down - not tensing up to smash something hard. Ernie Els addressarmback share on social
From the rough, I'd use a 6-iron, play the ball back an inch or two and swing down on a steeper angle to catch the ball first. It also helps to aim slightly left and open the clubface at address. You'll get more height on the shot, and the club will cut through the grass more easily. Ernie Els addressaimangle share on social
When I'm swinging the club at my best, it's because I'm not thinking about mechanics at all. I feel like my body is loose. My arms are soft in front of me when I'm setting up, and my chest and shoulders feel as if they can move and turn easily. Ernie Els armbodychest share on social
Unless it's a dead-straight short putt, you should focus on a spot somewhere along the line you want to roll the ball on. Ernie Els balldeadfocus Change image and share on social
Right before I start the putter back, I think about making solid contact. This brings your attention to the back of the ball and helps keep your head still at impact, which is a must. Many amateurs take a peek down the line too soon, and that can cause all sorts of mis-hits. Ernie Els amateurattentionback share on social