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Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 Open Championship winner, has announced his departure from LIV Golf after joining the league in 2022. The South African golfer, formerly captain of Southern Guards GC, described the decision as one of the hardest of his career.
His next goal is to return to the DP World Tour in 2027, where he hopes to continue competing at the highest level.
Oosthuizen explained that his decision came down to his competitive ambitions and concerns about managing the future LIV Golf schedule.
He believes that having greater control over his tournament calendar will help him maintain his form and make the most of the remaining years of his professional career.
Key points behind his decision include:
Oosthuizen established himself among the world's leading golfers with his victory at the 2010 Open Championship at St Andrews. He has also finished runner-up at least once in each of the other three men's major championships.
His experience across different tours and formats makes his planned return to the DP World Tour an important development for professional golf fans.
Oosthuizen's announcement comes amid continuing uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf's future. The league filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States in September after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrew its financial backing.
Several other notable players have also announced their departures, including Thomas Pieters, Sergio Garcia, Abraham Ancer, David Puig and Adrian Meronk. Meanwhile, Brooks Koepka has returned to the PGA Tour under its revised reinstatement rules.
LIV Golf has since secured the possibility of up to $300 million in financing from BC Partners Credit as it seeks to move forward with its planned 2027 season.
These developments highlight how financial decisions, tournament schedules and long-term career goals continue to shape the professional golf landscape.
Oosthuizen's planned return could bring another familiar name back to the DP World Tour in 2027. For golf fans, the changing landscape offers a compelling reason to follow how the world's leading players choose their tours and build their competitive schedules.
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