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Golf Biography

Louis Oosthuizen

“Ooostie”

South African · Mossel Bay, South Africa · Born 19 October 1983

Professional Golfer
1
major wins
12
euro tour wins
Top 30
world ranking
6
ryder cups

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South African major champion whose extraordinary consistency and calm under pressure produced victory at the 2010 Open Championship and multiple near-misses at the other majors.

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.

Famous For

2010 Open Championship winner, multiple major runner-up finishes

Playing Style

How They Played

Methodical, accurate ball-striker with excellent putting

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Smooth swing and consistent major championship contender

Career Journey

Timeline

2002 📌 Turned professional
2004 🎯 Joined European Tour
2010 🏆 Won The Open Championship at St Andrews
2012 🎯 Runner-up at Masters Tournament
2015 🎯 Runner-up at US Open and Open Championship
2017 🎯 Runner-up at PGA Championship
2021 🎯 Runner-up at PGA Championship again
Career Timeline — Louis Oosthuizen
2002
Turned professional
2004
Joined European Tour
2010
Won The Open Championship at St Andrews
2012
Runner-up at Masters Tournament
2015
Runner-up at US Open and Open Championship
2017
Runner-up at PGA Championship
2021
Runner-up at PGA Championship again