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Oosthuizen leaves LIV Golf to return to DP World Tour

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 16:32 · Archive

Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 Open Championship winner, is leaving LIV Golf to rejoin the DP World Tour in 2027.

Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 Open Championship winner, has announced he is leaving LIV Golf to return to the DP World Tour in 2027. The 44-year-old joined LIV Golf in 2022 and served as captain of Southern Guards, the all-South African team, which also included Charl Schwartzel, Branden Grace and Dean Burmester.

Oosthuizen said a more flexible playing schedule would allow him to remain competitive at a high level. He stated: "I realized I have a lot more in me, and my biggest fear was that the schedule on LIV 2.0 would be tough to manage." He added: "I feel I have a few more years of good, competitive golf left in me, and the only way to be really sharp and competitive is through a schedule I control."

Oosthuizen expressed sadness about leaving the team he captained. Southern Guards responded on social media, writing: "Thank you for the memories, Cappie. For your leadership, the laughs and the moments we'll never forget! It's been a privilege to share this chapter with you." Oosthuizen has also finished as runner-up at least once in each of the other three major championships.

Oosthuizen leaves LIV Golf to return to DP World Tour
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In this story: Louis Oosthuizen · LIV Golf · DP World Tour · Southern Guards · Charl Schwartzel · Branden Grace · Dean Burmester

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