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Louis Oosthuizen

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Louis Oosthuizen is a South African professional golfer, born on 19 October 1982 in Mossel Bay, who turned professional in 2002 at the age of 19 after winning numerous amateur titles. His early career was supported for three years by the foundation of fellow South African golfer Ernie Els. He won the 2010 Open Championship, his one major title, and has finished runner-up in all four majors: the 2012 Masters Tournament, the 2015 and 2021 U.S. Opens, the 2015 Open Championship and the PGA Championship in 2017 and 2021. His highest placing on the Official World Golf Ranking is fourth, reached in January 2013.

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1982 1
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is a South African professional golfer who won the 2010 Open Championship
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    born 19 October 1982
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    is a South African professional golfer who won the 2010 Open Championship
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    is a South African professional golfer who won the 2010 Open Championship
  • Competed In: The Open Championship, Professional career
    is a South African professional golfer who won the 2010 Open Championship
  • Competed In: Masters Tournament, Professional career
    He has finished runner-up in all four major championships: the 2012 Masters Tournament
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