Louis Oosthuizen is one of South Africa’s finest in the 21st Century, with a major championship among his 16 worldwide victories.
Born in Mossel Bay in October 1982, Oosthuoizen started the game early, and turned professional before the age of 20. After spending time on the Sunshine Tour and European Challenge Tour, the South African graduating to the European (now DP World) Tour, but it would be several years before he claimed his first victory on the tour.
He had a number of wins on the Sunshine Tour prior to that first European Tour victory, which came in 2010 at the Open de Andalucia. Just a few months later, Oosthuizen secured the biggest title of his career to date, the Open Championship. He was victorious on the Old Course at St Andrews, winning by a whopping seven shots.
In total, the South African has 16 worldwide victories, including 11 on the DP World Tour. The most recent of those came in 2023, when he won the Alfred Dunhill Championship and the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open in back-to-back weeks. Oosthuizen now plies his trade on the LIV Golf League, where he captains the Stinger GC side.
Louis Oosthuizen | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Lodewicus Theodorus “Louis” Oosthuizen
Born: October 19, 1982
Nationality: South Africa
Residence: Mossel Bay, South Africa / Ocala, Florida, United States
Career
Turned Pro: 2002
Professional Wins: 16
Highest World Ranking: 4 – January 13, 2013
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – 2nd (2012)
– PGA Championship – T2 (2017, 2021)
– US Open – 2nd/T2 (2015, 2021)
– Open Championship – WON (2010)
Professional Wins – 16
2004 (1) – Vodacom Origins of Golf
2007 (3) – Dimension Data Pro-Am, Telkom PGA Championship, Platinum Classic
2008 (1) – Telkom PGA Championship
2010 (2) – Open de Andalucia de Golf, Open Championship
2011 (1) – Africa Open
2012 (2) – Africa Open, Maybank Malaysian Open
2013 (1) – Volvo Golf Champions
2014 (1) – Volvo Golf Champions
2016 (1) – ISPS Handa Perth International
2018 (1) – South African Open
2023 (2) – Alfred Dunhill Championship, AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open
Louis Oosthuizen | What’s In His Bag?
Oosthuizen has been a PING staffer for the majority of his professional career, and that partnership continues to this day. He uses a PING G400 driver, along with a G model fairway wood as well. The Blueprint irons (4-PW) are in the bag, along with the Gilde 4.0 wedges. He switches between a PLD Anser and a PLD Voss Prototype putter.
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For more on which clubs Louis Oosthuizen plays with, check out our full article here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Louis Oosthuizen
When and where was Louis Oosthuizen born?
Louis Oosthuizen was born in South Africa in October 1982. He began playing the game at a young age, and showed promise throughout his youth.
When did Louis Oosthuizen turn professional?
Louis Oosthuizen turned professional in 2002, shortly before his 20th birthday. He spent time on the Sunshine Tour and the European Challenge Tour before becoming a full member of the European (now DP World) Tour.
How many professional titles has Louis Oosthuizen won?
As of July 2024, Louis Oosthuizen has won 16 times throughout his professional career. The biggest of those wins came at the 2010 Masters Tournament, and he also has nine other wins on the DP World Tour.
Who is Louis Oosthuizen married to?
Louis Oosthuizen is married to Nel-Mare, with the pair actually being childhood friends. They got married in 2007 and have gone on to have three children – Jana, Sophia and Emma.
Did you Know?
Help from a Major Champion
At the start of his golf career, Oosthuizen was helped by the Ernie Els Foundation, which offered guidance and assistance, both in a financial and educational manner.
Major Runner-Up Quartet
The South African is part of a very small group to have finished runner-up at each of the four men’s majors. He has six in total, including doubling up in both 2015 and 2021.
From 73rd to Winning
Prior to his victory at the 2010 Open Championship, Oosthuizen’s best result at a major championship was as low as 73rd. That came at the PGA Championship two years prior. He had missed every other major cut up to that point.
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