South African Golfer Celebrates Stunning Win

Little-known South African golfer, 27-year-old Louis Oosthuizen, celebrated Nelson Mandela's birthday by winning one of golf's iconic tournaments by a margin of seven shots.
Louis Oosthuizen

PEOPLE: Louis Oosthuizen

South African golfer; winner of the 2010 British Open golf championship.

  • South Africa:   Zuma Congratulates Golfer on Stunning Win

    BuaNews, 19 July 2010

    President Jacob Zuma has congratulated South Africa's new golf champion Louis Oosthuizen after the 27-year-old won his first Major title on Sunday at the British Open at St… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Louis Lands The Big One

    International Sports Management, 18 July 2010

    Today, on Nelson Mandela's 92nd birthday, 27-year-old Louis won his first major championship - the 139th Open Championship. Read more »

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