Ernie Els secured his first senior major title by winning the Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone, beating Y.E. Yang by one stroke. Els, who shot a 2-under 68 on Sunday, became the first three-time winner of the 2024 season on PGA Tour Champions, earning $525,000 and a spot in the 2025 Players Championship. His victory was aided by key shots like a 30-foot birdie putt at the par-4 14th. Other notable performances included Jerry Kelly finishing third and Steve Stricker tying for fourth after a tough final round. Els expressed gratitude for the win and his desire to continue performing well in future competitions.