Louis Oosthuizen leaves LIV Golf to join DP World Tour in 2027
Former Open champion Louis Oosthuizen announced he is quitting the breakaway tour to return to the European circuit next year.
Oosthuizen ends four-year LIV tenure
Louis Oosthuizen confirmed Wednesday that he will leave the LIV Golf League after four years. The South African golfer previously served as captain of the Southern Guards GC team since June 2022. He stated it was time to move on following the financial restructuring of the rebel circuit.
Player cites schedule flexibility concerns
Oosthuizen expressed fear that the proposed new schedule would be too difficult to manage for his career longevity. He believes controlling his own calendar is essential for maintaining competitive sharpness in the coming years. The golfer noted he has several more years of good golf left in him.
Return planned for 2027 season
The former Open Championship winner will officially rejoin the DP World Tour starting in 2027. This move follows a bankruptcy filing by LIV Golf that allowed the league to reject certain player contracts. Oosthuizen plans to play at the Link Hong Kong Open this week after a two-month injury lay-off.
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