Louis Oosthuizen
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About Louis Oosthuizen
Louis Oosthuizen captured a major championship victory, joining the exclusive club of major winners. His first major came at the 2010 Open at age 27.
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Career Highlights
- 2010 Open Championship — Won at the historic Old Course at St Andrews, leading wire-to-wire with a dominating seven-stroke victory
- Six Major Runner-Ups — Finished second in all four majors: 2012 Masters, 2015 & 2021 U.S. Open, 2015 Open, and 2017 & 2021 PGA Championship
- World No. 4 — Reached a career-high ranking of fourth in January 2013, establishing himself among golf's elite
- Record St Andrews Performance — His two-day total of 132 at the 2010 Open tied the record for the lowest 36-hole score in Open Championship history at St Andrews
- LIV Golf — Joined LIV Golf in 2022, continuing his professional career on the controversial new tour
Did You Know?
- The Ernie Els Connection: Oosthuizen's early career was financially supported for three years by fellow South African Ernie Els' foundation, helping launch the career of a future major champion
- Major Heartbreak: Despite winning only one major, Oosthuizen holds the unfortunate distinction of being the only player to finish runner-up in all four different majors, coming agonizingly close to multiple titles with six second-place finishes