His first Dubai Desert Classic trophy back in 1994.
Els does it again back in 2002.
The South-African couldn't make it two titles in a row in 2003.
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Tiger Woods edges past Ernie Els to win the 2006 title.
One stroke separated the new 2007 DDC champion Henrik Stenson from Els.
Could 2016 be the year Els breaks yet another record?
Sport360 staff
11:26 19/01/2016
Els, who won the trophy last in 2005, will be competing alongside Rory McIlroy and the in-form Bern Wiesberger for the 27th Edition of the DDC which begins February 4-7.
A familiar face to the Majilis Course in Emirates Golf Club, Els, who last won in Dubai back in 2005 looks to break his record of 3 titles in the DDC.
We at Sport360 look back at his previous triumphs and dissapointments at the Dubai Desert Classic.