£1 million win and Els still hankers for more major wins

ERNIE ELS may have banked more than £15 million from his exploits on the golf course, but it has not sated the hunger for major trophies felt by Europe’s new number one.

The South African's success in the World Match Play at Wentworth yesterday earned him a cool £1m after a convincing victory over friend and neighbour Thomas Bjorn.

That huge first prize the second biggest in golf somewhat overshadowed the other achievement bestowed on Els, who was confirmed as Order of Merit winner during the Wentworth tournament.