Ernie Els, in Akron to defend his Kaulig Companies Championship title, talks about family's odyssey since son's autism ...

Ernie Els and his wife, Liezl, stood amid the steel girders at Akron Children’s Hospital and envisioned godsends like they found for their autistic son, Ben. Ben was close, shaking hands and ...

Ernie and Liezl Els moved to area to help son Ben, who has autism Els, 52, is a Hall of Famer and former World No. 1. He has won four majors and more than 70 events world wide.

Liezl Els’ eyes grew wide as she considered one of the many possibilities for the 300-seat auditorium that is part of the soon-to-be-opened ... Golf pro Ernie Els and wife start autism school in ...

"He just chilled," said Liezl Els, Ernie's wife. So, on Friday when he arrived at the Old Course for the first round of the tournament, Els was refreshed.

Founded by Liezl Els, Ernie’s wife and board of directors secretary, the institution helps those with autism to fulfill their aspirations and lead positive, productive, and rewarding lives.

well as well known and accomplished as a golfer as Ernie Els is, his lasting legacy, may be what he and his wife lisa have done here in jupiter at the Center of Excellence today.