Ernie Els Wins First Senior Major at 2024 Kaulig Companies Championship

After 32 years of competing at Firestone Country Club, Ernie Els secured his first victory at the 2024 Kaulig Companies Championship, finishing 10 under par to edge out Y.E. Yang by one stroke. The 54-year-old golf legend, who had played at Firestone annually since he was 22, clinched the win, shooting a 68 in his final round. Despite years of struggles on the course’s greens, Els stayed patient and capitalized on key moments, including a 20-foot birdie on the 14th hole that shifted momentum in his favor. Els’ triumph makes him the first three-time winner on the 2024 PGA Tour Champions season, moving him to No. 1 in the Charles Schwab Cup standings. His transition to the Champions Tour has allowed him to regain confidence, culminating in this emotional win at the Kaulig Companies Championship.