Louis Oosthuizen departs LIV Golf

Louis Oosthuizen, a former major champion and LIV Golf captain, announced his departure from the league on Wednesday.

Oosthuizen's emotional farewell

Oosthuizen shared an emotional farewell on social media, stating he will play the DP World Tour in 2027 instead of re-signing with LIV Golf.

Oosthuizen's 2010 Open Championship win

Oosthuizen won the 2010 Open Championship and has five runner-up finishes in major championships.

Oosthuizen's Southern Guards team

Oosthuizen captained the Southern Guards team, which was made up entirely of South African pros and became LIV Golf's biggest success story in South Africa.

Oosthuizen's reasons for leaving

Oosthuizen said his decision hinged on his belief that he has a few years left to contend on pro golf’s biggest stages and his fear that LIV’s 2027 schedule would hinder his ability to compete.

Oosthuizen's hardest decision

Oosthuizen described leaving his Southern Guards team as the 'hardest decision' of his career, saying it was the only way to be competitive.

“This is probably the hardest decision I’ve had to make in my career, but I have to do what I believe is right for my golf.”

Oosthuizen's future plans

Oosthuizen plans to focus on the majors and will be eligible for the 2027 Open Championship due to his 2010 win.

Oosthuizen's ranking drop

Oosthuizen's ranking plummeted from 4th in the Official World Golf Ranking to 539th since joining LIV Golf.