Ernie Els Wins First Senior Major Championship

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.