The Els Club Collection
The world’s finest golf destinations, designed in person by Ernie Els
A private collection of championship courses and resorts, each shaped by Ernie to his own exacting standards.
Dedicated to Excellence
Designed in person, to exacting standards
Visit an Els Club and you can expect a supreme golfing and leisure experience reflecting Ernie’s own personal tastes and inspired by some of the greatest destinations he has visited around the world in his 20-plus years as a champion golfer.
This is just what you are looking for – an opportunity for the whole family to relax and unwind, while enjoying world-class activities and personal service in a relaxed setting. An Els Club represents all the good things in life, delivered with style and authenticity.
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Els Club championship courses
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Countries
2025
World’s Best Private Golf Club – The Els Club Vilamoura
2015
Golf Course Designer of the Year, World Golf Awards
The Clubs
A collection of the world’s finest
Portugal
The Els Club, Vilamoura
Ernie’s first Els Club in Europe and the only private club of its kind in Portugal, voted World’s Best Private Golf Club 2025.
UAE
The Els Club, Dubai
A 7,538-yard “desert links” inspired by the great courses of the UK, named best new international course by Links magazine.
South Africa
The Els Club, Copperleaf
A “modern classic” on Highveld grassland beneath the Magaliesberg, host of the Tshwane Open in 2013 and 2014.
Malaysia
The Els Club, Teluk Datai
A tribute to nature: 18 holes through ancient rainforest, with five holes running down to the Andaman Sea.
Malaysia
The Els Club, Desaru Coast – Ocean Course
Ernie Els’s Ocean Course: 27 holes overlooking the South China Sea, played as three nine-hole loops.
Malaysia
The Els Club, Desaru Coast – Valley Course
The Valley Course: 7,854 yards, par 72, designed by Vijay Singh with Ernie Els. A completely different test.
Els Performance Golf Academy
Learn, enjoy, improve
At the Els Performance Golf Academy we believe playing the finest golf means keeping things simple. Our PGA-qualified coaches use the latest teaching techniques and video swing analysis to refine your swing, your strategy and ultimately your score – whatever your age or ability.
Food & Drink
Indulge in luxury
From Ernie’s own Big Easy to sunset drinks at 261, every club is made for lingering after the round.
Comfort food with a South African edge
Big Easy Winebar & Grill
Being at the Big Easy is like going to Ernie’s place – great food, award-winning wine, and nothing pretentious.
Bar & Restaurant · The Els Club Dubai
261
The perfect place to unwind after a round of golf, or to watch the sunset.
Membership
The Els Founders Club
By invitation only. Social and golf membership across the entire Els Club portfolio and Ernie Els designed courses around the world.