Louis Oosthuizen
Professional golfer, 2010 Open Champion
Born
October 19th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Africa
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A professional golfer from South Africa, made a significant mark in the golf world with a victory at the 2010 Open Championship held at St Andrews. Throughout the career, maintained a strong presence on the PGA Tour and European Tour, achieving multiple top finishes in various major tournaments. Demonstrated consistent skill and precision in golf, competing at the highest levels and earning recognition among peers and fans.
Won the 2010 Open Championship
Finished runner-up at the 2012 Masters
Achieved multiple victories on the European Tour
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