South African · Mossel Bay, South Africa · Born 19 October 1983South African professional golfer known for his smooth swing and multiple major championship runner-up finishes, winner of the 2010 Open Championship.
Louis Oosthuizen is a South African golfer most famous for his dominant Open Championship victory at St Andrews in 2010, where he produced one of the most complete performances in Major history. He has since been runner-up in multiple Majors — the US Open, Masters, and Open Championship — earning him the unfortunate nickname of 'the best player never to win a second Major.' His simple, graceful swing is one of golf's most admired.
2010 Open Championship winner, multiple major runner-up finishes
How They Played
Methodical, accurate ball-striker with excellent putting
Lasting Impact
Smooth swing and consistent major championship contender
Career Honours
- The Open Championship (2010)
South African Athletes