Louis Oosthuizen
Name:
Lodewicus Theodorus "Louis" OosthuizenAlso known as:
LouisCountry:
South AfricaBorn:
Oct 19, 1982 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, S Africa.Original/Home Club:
Mossel Bay, S AfricaOccupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
2003 (+6 hcp)Website:
https://www.louis57oosthuizen.comMAJORS (1): The Open (2010). Presidents Cup player (2013, '15, '17, '19). Multiple wins on the European, US PGA and Sunshine Tours.
During his professional golfing career Oosthuizen has been equally at home playing on the tours in southern Africa, Europe and the U.S. Oosthuizen lives in Mossel Bay on South Africa's Garden Route and in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Africa
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Played as the South African Open hosted by City of Johannesburg (Dec 6-9; the second SA Open of 2018; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2019 season). Second-placed Romain Langasque (Fra) finished 6 shots behind 36-year-old Oosthuizen (RSA), who claimed his first win in his home Open. [Firethorn course, Randpark GC, Johannesburg, RSA. Earlier rounds also on Randpark's Bushwillow course].
Aus/NZ
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Played as the Perth International (Feb 25-28; Aus/Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Alexander Levy (Fra) finished 1 shot behind Louis Oosthuizen (RSA), who recorded his eighth European Tour win. [Lake Karrinyup CC, Perth, WA, Aus].
Africa
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Golf Champions (Jan 9-12; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event). Second-placed Branden Grace (RSA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Louis Oosthuizen (RSA). [Durban CC, Durban, KZN, South Africa].
Africa
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Golf Champions (Jan 10-13; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event). Second-placed Scott Jamieson (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Louis Oosthuizen (RSA). [Durban CC, Durban, KZN, South Africa].
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Oosthuizen (RSA) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Justin Rose (Eng) was second with 69.55; Rory McIlroy (N.Ire) was third with 69.68.
Africa
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Played as the Africa Open (Jan 5-8; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event; Eurpn Tour season-opener). Second-placed Tjaart van der Walt (RSA) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Louis Oosthuizen (RSA). [East London GC, Eastern Cape, RSA].
Asia
Maybank
Played as the Maybank Malaysian Open (April 12-15; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Stephen Gallacher (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Oosthuizen (RSA). The week before in The Masters at Augusta National, Oosthuizen lost out to Bubba Watson (USA) in a playoff. [West course, TPC Kuala Lumpur, KL, Malaysia; at the time known as Kuala Lumpur G&CC].
Africa
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Played as the Africa Open (Jan 6-9; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event). Louis Oosthuizen (RSA) beat Manuel Quirós (Esp) and Chris Wood (Eng) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [East London GC, Eastern Cape, RSA].
Europe
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Played as the Open de Andalucia de Golf (March 25-28). Second-placed Richard Finch (Eng) and Peter Whiteford (Scot) finished 3 shots behind 27-year-old Louis Oosthuizen (RSA). This was Oosthuizen's first European Tour win coming after four runner-up finishes, including one the previous week. [Parador de Málaga Golf, Málaga, Andalucía].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (139th) (July 15-18). Second-placed Lee Westwood (Eng) finished 7 shots behind first-time major championship winner Oosthuizen (RSA). [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].
Africa
Telekom
Played as the Telekom PGA Championship (Feb 21-24; Sunshine Tr event). Second-placed Hennie Otto (RSA) finished 14 shots behind defending champion and runaway winner Oosthuizen (RSA). [Woodmead course, The CC Johannesburg, Jo'burg, RSA].
Africa
Telekom
Played as the Telekom PGA Championship (Feb 22-25; Sunshine Tr event). Second-placed Richard Sterne (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Oosthuizen (RSA). [Woodmead course, The CC Johannesburg, Jo'burg, RSA].
Africa
Dimension Data
Played as the Dimension Data Pro-Am (Jan 25-28; Sunshine Tr event). Second-placed Omar Sandys (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Oosthuizen (RSA). [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, RSA].
Tournaments:
2021 Opens: whether by accident or design, four of the top five mens’ Open Championships played in the British Isles occupy consecutive weeks in July: the Irish Open (1-4), Scottish Open (8-11), The Open (15-18) and Wales Open (22-25). The recently relaunched English Open is scheduled for early-August.
Hoag Classic: Ernie Els defends his title in this prestigious PGA Tour Champions event, played since 1991 at the Newport Beach Country Club, CA (Mar 5-7).
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