Ernie Els won his first PGA TOUR title since 2004 on Sunday at The Honda Classic. Here are some of the e-mails PGATOUR.com received congratulating Els.

Congratulations, Ernie!!! Nice win at the Honda. This is just the start of a BIG year. You`ve been gracious in defeat and humble in victory. Keep up the good work. -- Jon

Hi, Ernie. We missed you much on the PGA TOUR. Good to see you`re back and your knee does not bother you anymore. Keep on winning, and see you in the majors. -- Stan

Ernie, you beaut! Well done from all your loyal fans in Cape Town including my 7-year old Jemma who keeps asking me why you are called the Big Easy. I told her you are called that because you make golf look easy! A major win this year perhaps? We`ll be watching!!! -- Dan

Well done, Ernie. You have kept persevering; you are a true champion on and off the course. I`m a 17-year old fan of yours learning from all the great things you do. Great victory! Hopefully, the majors will follow soon.-- Pierre

Finally. Congratulations to one of the most beloved players on tour. Enjoy it, and go get The Masters!! -- Enrique

Great job, Ernie! Been some tough times of late, and this is long overdue! -- Mike

Ernie, congratulations. A long overdue victory on North American soil. I hope this is your year for Augusta. I`m rooting for you. -- Jeffrey

The BIG EASY is BACK!!! Great win Ernie... keep it up! -- Miguel

As a fellow South African faithfully following your career and reading your website weekly, I can only imagine how much of a relief this win must be for you. FINALLY, things went your way. I am very happy for you. Enjoy the moment. -- Francois

Great victory. I hope this is a good sign of more victories to come (GREEN JACKET)!! Enjoy watching you play. -- Scott

Mr. Els, congratulations on the win. I`ve been a fan for awhile, and it was great to see you get that victory today. Hopefully, this is the start of a special year. Best of luck going forward! -- Craig

Congratulations on your win. I know this is just the start of what will be your continued appearance in the winners circle. You are such a class act and a great example of hanging tough even when things did not go your way. God bless. -- Paul

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