Louis Oosthuizen

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Oosthuizen's career is defined by his 2010 Open Championship victory and an unmatched record of runner-up finishes in all four majors. He is one of the few players to achieve that feat, and his consistency at the highest level is a testament to his skill. His smooth swing has earned him admiration from peers and fans alike, and he has represented South Africa with distinction on the global stage.

AwardsOosthuizen's most significant win is the 2010 Open Championship, which he took by seven strokes at St Andrews. He has also won multiple events on the European Tour and Sunshine Tour, including the 2007 Open de Andalucia and the 2018 South African Open. His career total stands at approximately 20 professional victories.

Honours & Distinctions

Open Championship Silver Medal

The R&A·2010

Awarded for winning The Open Championship at St Andrews.

LIV Golf Team Captain

LIV Golf·2022

Appointed captain of Southern Guards GC.

Rankings & Lists

#4th

Official World Golf Ranking

OWGR·2013

#1st

Golf's Smoothest Swing

Golf Digest·2025

Magazine Covers

Golf Digest

2010-08

Louis Oosthuizen: The New Champion

Golf Magazine

2015-07

The Smoothest Swing in Golf

Records & Feats

Runner-up in all four major championships

Career Milestone·2021

One of only a few players to finish second in all four majors without winning more than one.

Largest winning margin at The Open in modern era

Tournament Record·2010

Won the 2010 Open Championship by seven strokes.