Phil Mickelson vs Ernie Els
Phil Mickelson vs Ernie Els: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els?
Mickelson and Els have faced off in numerous tournaments, with Els often being a formidable competitor in major events.
Phil Mickelson
Key numbers
- Professional wins57
- PGA Tour wins45
- Major championships6
- Highest ranking2
- Weeks in top 10Over 700
Top honours
- Masters TournamentWon in 2004, 2006, 2010
- PGA ChampionshipWon in 2005, 2021
- The Open ChampionshipWon in 2013
- World Golf Hall of FameInducted in 2012
- Haskins Award1990, 1991, 1992
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Ernie Els
Key numbers
- Major Championships4
- PGA Tour Wins28
- Highest Ranking1
- Weeks at No. 1750
Top honours
- U.S. OpenWon 2 times
- The Open ChampionshipWon 2 times
- World Golf Hall of FameInducted in 2011
- Player of the YearMultiple times