Louis OOSTHUIZEN (12)

2013 Tampa Bay Championship

Louis OOSTHUIZEN fact file

Country:  South Africa

Date of Birth:  19/10/1982

Height:  5ft 10in

Turned Pro:  2003


The 29-year-old pro who goes by the nickname of 'Shrek', Louis Oosthuizen is the 2010 Open Championship winner who shot to fame after his victory by seven strokes at St Andrews - carding the second lowest ever score in course history. The South African ace had his early career funded by fellow compatriot Ernie Els' foundation before turning pro in 2002. With nine professional tour titles to his name Oosthuizen prides himself on exemplary focus and concentration on the course. Louis Oosthuizen's clubs are provided by PING, including the new Anser driver, that lets you fine-tune the height of your trajectory by changing loft before a round to suit the playing conditions, the weather, or changes in your swing..

EUROPEAN TOUR WINS:

2013  Volvo Golf Champions
2012  Maybank Malaysian Open
2012  Africa Open
2011  Africa Open
2010  The Open Championship
2010  Open de Andalucia de Golf

OTHER WINS:

2008  Telkom PGA Championship
2007  Dimension Data Pro-Am
2007  Telkom PGA Championship
2007  Platinum Classic
2004  Vodacom Origins of Golf Tour

Louis plays i20 3-5 iron & S56 6-PW.